‘Crazy Good’ Podcast Celebrates Charities’ Triumphs
Launched by two retired Home Depot executives, the podcast series tells compelling stories about the struggles of charities and their efforts to change the world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Houston Tries to Steer ‘Spare Change’ to Homelessness Charity
A City Hall-led campaign encourages people to pass up panhandlers in favor of supporting a charitable housing fund. Also, a look at the state of local nonprofit newsrooms and an accountant’s view of a major New York charity’s fiscal meltdown.
Nonprofits are stepping up efforts to help their supporters bring in new donors online. In this special report we give you examples of what’s working, explain the tools you need, and provide guidance on how your charity can get started.
How to Block Your Nonprofit’s Online Ads From Offensive Sites
Ensure your advertising doesn’t appear on websites that run counter to your mission or could blacken your brand.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
ACLU Tests Strategies to Keep Wave of New Donors
The organization is making a push to turn hundreds of thousands of new supporters into regular donors and mining data to find those with the potential to make major gifts.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Fundraising Advice: Mailing-List Segmentation for Beginners
Splitting supporters into subgroups can help you pinpoint messages, improve programs, and assess what types of appeals and extras work best for which donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: GOP Eyes Tax Bill for Johnson Amendment Repeal
House Republicans are reportedly folding language to end the ban on politicking by charities into larger tax legislation. Also, a Wall Street traditionalist on the Ford Foundation’s board embraces impact investing, and opposition recedes to charities holding big galas at President Trump’s Florida estate.
Controversial Nonprofit Removes Board Names From Website. Find Them Here.
See the full membership of the Board of Governors of the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations & Executives, which took the list out of public view amid criticism of its marketing practices.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: U. of Louisville Foundation Halts Controversial Compensation Plan
Also, a new tech platform is becoming the favored tool of the anti-Trump movement, and the American Civil Liberties Union is helping to fuel grass-roots advocacy.
6 Must-Haves for a Successful Peer-to-Peer Program
Arm your volunteer fundraisers with tools they need to bring in donations. Here are some necessities.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: New Gates-Omidyar Project to Harness Satellite Data
The “Radiant Earth” effort will gather and analyze satellite imagery for use in tackling humanitarian and environmental issues. Also, inside looks at how Charity: Water deploys data to boost fundraising and why the head of the Metropolitan Museum of Art was forced out.
5 Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Avoid ‘Mission Creep’
When financial pressure or personal concern makes new causes tempting, remember where your nonprofit’s strengths lie.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Many Midlevel Donors Are Being Ignored, Report Finds
Nonprofits often lack communication strategies tailored to supporters who make gifts of $1,000 to $5,000.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Top Fla. Lawmaker Targets University Foundations
Spending on salaries and travel by Florida campuses’ fundraising affiliates comes in for legislative scrutiny. Plus, public-broadcasting leaders face a fight for continued federal funding, and a hedge-fund veteran brings high-velocity trading to his family philanthropy.
PayPal Lawsuit Shows a ‘Wild West’ Reality in 3rd-Party Online Fundraising
A donor has sued the company over donations she made in 2016 that have not reached the intended nonprofit groups.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Building a Rapid-Response Team for When News Breaks
Even small organizations should be prepared to respond quickly to a crisis — or a big fundraising opportunity. Experts explain the key steps.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor