Trump Era Prompts Foundation CEOs to Get Their Bullhorns Out
Grant makers are writing opinion articles and taking other steps to inform policy makers and advance the goals of the nonprofits they support.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Video: Watch Keynote Speakers at the Communication Network Conference
Michelle Obama’s former speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz is among the speakers, as is Pulitzer Prize winning author Katherine Boo, Heinz Endowments Grant Oliphant, and more.
Tips for Running a Crowdfunding Drive
How to raise more money, find new donors, and follow up when your organization runs a short-term online campaign.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Roundup: Fundraising in the Trump Era
The election of President Trump has proven a bonanza for some charities in whipping up support, while others fear the revenue impact of budget cuts.
Daily News Roundup: Trump Tweets Support for Churches Seeking Disaster Aid
Also, some contributions for hurricane relief won’t be used until spring. In other news, nonprofits are seeking help from branding and marketing professionals to get their message out, and a philanthropist explains why she won’t be hosting events at Mar-a-Lago anymore.
6 Steps to Ensure a Successful Editorial-Board Meeting
Research the members of the board, prepare carefully, set expectations, and manage your attendees to make the most of these sessions.
By Jennifer R. Farmer
Contributor
To Raise Cash on Social Media, Focus on Facebook, Says a Top Fundraiser
The site has pulled far ahead of the crowd in terms of its power to raise money for charity, and video is increasingly important, says a top fundraiser for the Humane Society. Instagram and Twitter are a distant second and third.
By Brianna A. Tucker
Contributor
Red Cross’s Harvey Fundraising Challenge: Winning Over Skeptics
Three experts offer ideas on how the organization should respond as public criticism grows louder.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Mobile Advocacy Campaigns: How One Nonprofit Connects With Donors via Texting
Food & Water Watch uses text messages to inspire supporters to call their legislators.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
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
Senior Editor
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
Senior Editor
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