Daily News Roundup: More Charlottesville Fallout as Big Charities Drop Mar-a-Lago Galas
The American Cancer Society and two other major nonprofits say they will relocate events scheduled for President Trump’s Florida estate. Meanwhile, the ACLU tempers its support for extremist groups’ right to rally, and a Murdoch blasts the president’s response to Charlottesville.
‘An Intolerable Failure’: How Nonprofits Responded to Charlottesville
A wide variety of nonprofits quickly joined the fray with statements of outrage, hope, and healing. We collected a sampling of their comments.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
How to Ensure Your Fundraising Materials Appeal to a Broad Cross-Section of People
Fundraisers and marketing consultants share tips for producing materials with diverse audiences in mind.
By Eden Stiffman
Contributor
A Tool to Help Nonprofits Assess Volunteer-Run Fundraising Campaigns
A water charity developed a “decision matrix” that lays out in columns and rows the kind of backing the organization will provide for its supporters’ DIY events.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
After a Scandal Hits, USC Fundraisers Move to Keep $6 Billion Campaign Thriving
The University of Southern California is working to minimize fundraising fallout from the drugs-and-sex scandal involving a former medical-school dean who claimed to have raised $1 billion for the institution.
By Eden Stiffman
Contributor
15 New Fundraising Ideas That Worked
The Chronicle staff reports on colleges, hospitals, social-service organizations, and other nonprofits that took a risk and got results.
Make Those Solicitations Look Nice, but Not Too Nice
Donors responded well to mailings that were thoughtfully designed and printed on economical materials. Flashy, expensive card stock was a turnoff.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Cutting Through the Noise: Insight From Young Professionals
The Chronicle interviewed three people in their 20s and 30s about what opportunities they look for when working with nonprofits.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Brain Trust Draws People From Varied Backgrounds
The Facebook couple is plowing millions of dollars into for-profit companies it believes can address social problems, but key hires have plenty of ties to the foundation and charity worlds as well.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Finance Titan’s Charity Sues to Recoup $25 Million Fraud Loss
Hedge-fund billionaire Louis Bacon’s foundation was ensnared in a Ponzi-like scheme orchestrated by a Wall Street peer. Also, Turkish police detain the head of the country’s Amnesty International chapter, and Oscar winners create virtual-reality experiences for charity.
Renovation Nation: How Three Nonprofits Rebooted and Sparked Growth
Inside the makeovers that helped 4-H, PEN America, and Mental Health America update their images, reach new audiences, and rev up fundraising.
4-H Taps Alumni and Updates Image to Boost Support
Technology and testimonials from former members help the century-old organization showcase programs that resonate with modern kids and families.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Cultural Groups Lead Nonprofits in Media Attention, Survey Shows
Large organizations got an average of two media hits a week last year. Health groups did best on social media.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
5 Reasons Your Communications Strategy Should Include Editorial Boards
Editorials and op-ed columns can influence public perceptions of your cause. Engaging with the people who write and edit them makes it more likely they will consider your perspectives and proposals before they publish.
By Jennifer R. Farmer
Contributor
How to Shape Your Fundraising to Reach Donors of Different Ages
Fundraisers and researchers discuss how to keep aging donors in the fold while also appealing to millennials and Gen Xers.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Sandy Hook Charity Drops Megyn Kelly Over Alex Jones Interview
Also, plans to overhaul the health-care system could set the stage for faster growth of crowdfunding websites, and how better marketing could draw more donations to help Syrian refugees.