Quality of Charity Materials Affects Donor Decisions, Study Finds
The survey provides insights into how often donors want to hear from charities they support and what kind of content they want to receive.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Most Americans Know Someone in Poverty, Survey Says
New data from the Salvation Army shows economic distress and demand for social services on the rise.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
How ‘Lean Start-up’ Helped Double Taproot’s Reach in a Year
The foundation quickly built a website where nonprofits and skilled volunteers find each other.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Former Wounded Warrior CEO Says He Was ‘Shocked’ at Being Fired
In an hourlong interview with The Chronicle, Steven Nardizzi says trustees knew all along about spending and other activities that the news media have criticized him for.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How to Persuade Grant Makers Your Program Is Sustainable
When evaluating proposals, foundations often want to know how a program will survive after the donation is spent. Here a consultant offers advice and shares a sample case for sustainability.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Need to Boost Digital-Strategy Efforts, Report Says
A survey shows that only 61 percent of nonprofits have at least one staff member dedicated solely to digital strategy, and 52 percent have at least two.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
News About Small Gifts From Others Can Prod People to Give
Fundraisers may gain from mentioning a modest previous donation early in the solicitation process, according to a University of Pittsburgh study.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Philanthropy Fun: April Fools’ Roundup
See how nonprofits are pranking their followers on social media for April Fools’ Day.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Ex-Wounded Warrior Project Executives Start Blog That Criticizes Media
Steven Nardizzi and Al Giordano claim they were not fired for doing anything wrong but because of misperceptions.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
For Calif. Nonprofits, Advocacy Work on $15 Minimum Wage Pays Off
The wage hike will have profound effects on charities’ bottom lines, but phasing it in over several years buys groups time to adjust budgets and communicate with donors.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Nonprofit Experts Fear Dan Pallotta’s Efforts to Defend Charities’ Spending
The Charity Defense Council has been standing up for the Wounded Warrior Project and tangling with a powerful senator, leaving some to worry that its founder is doing more harm than good.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
8 Questions to Ask Before Building a Culture of Philanthropy at Your Nonprofit
For nonprofits that want all employees to share responsibility for meeting fundraising goals, here are key questions to ask as you prepare for the shift in mind-set.
A Grass-Roots Fundraiser Fights GOP Front-Runner
A spontaneous Twitter donation drive prompts more giving to left-leaning groups following a Donald Trump speech.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Google Boosts the Importance of Mobile-Friendly Sites
A change taking effect in May is the Internet search giant’s second in a year that raises pressure on nonprofits to keep their sites up-to-date.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Veterans Nonprofits Seek Separation From Wounded Warrior Project
In addition to underscoring their independent identities, the groups say they are emphasizing financial transparency and being clear with donors about the services their dollars provide.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Wounded Warrior Emails Pin Troubles on Media ‘Agenda’
In emails to staff following the firing of two top executives last week, leaders of the embattled veterans charity defended its work and expressed anger over media investigations that plunged the organization into controversy, according to Jacksonville, Fla., TV station WJXT.