Volunteer Week Includes Award for 14-Year-Old Vision-Impaired Nonprofit Founder
Recognition events and service opportunities will shine a spotlight on stories from the front lines of volunteerism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Rally Gen Z to Your Cause
Ditch gender stereotypes and communicate in “microbursts,” experts say.
March Madness Means Fundraising in Indianapolis and Louisville
The annual Brackets for Good tournament uses competition to inspire charitable donations.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
April Postal Increases Worry Nonprofit Magazine Publishers
Increases that could be as high as 16 percent may prompt publications like Consumer Reports to print less frequently.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Just-Launched Website Lets Ordinary People Give Away Corporations’ Money
Viewers to Volunteers will award points for engaging with content that can be used to direct corporate contributions to charity.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Women Vanish From N.Y. Ads in Clinton-Backed Cause Campaign
Images of women disappeared from billboards, posters, and other media around New York City Sunday as part of a campaign coordinated by the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation to call attention to gender inequality, reports The New York Times.
Reaping Big Rewards by Doing the Unexpected
The nonprofit Share Our Strength doubled its revenue by putting money into building its brand. But to do that, it had to make a tough choice: Feed fewer children for a while to feed many more later.
By Bill Shore
Contributor
New Association Aims to Help Veterans Groups Provide Better Services
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations is designed to improve information-sharing and coordination among thousands of groups.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
How One Nonprofit First Contacts Grant Makers
An introductory email and phone call helps fundraisers at the YWCA of the National Capital Area connect with foundation staff before submitting a proposal.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How the University of Virginia Took a More Proactive Approach to Recruiting Fundraisers
The university’s fundraising recruiter shares the tools and tips she’s found effective, including starting a database of potential candidates.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Annual Tax Letter for Your Monthly Donors
Use this model to craft a letter to monthly donors that they can use as a record for claiming a charitable tax deduction.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Raising $350-Million for Uncle Sam
The nonprofit Trust for the National Mall has committed to attracting $350-million for the Park Service’s $700-million restoration plan.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Nonprofit Boosters or Muckrakers — Can’t the Press Be Both?
Journalists struggle to tell the real story of the charity world, and it’s not just the news media at fault.
By BENJAMIN SOSKIS
Contributor
After Newsletter Revamp, Irish Charity Sees Boost in Retention
Increasing the frequency of communications with donors—and giving them more information about programs—leads to a large payoff.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Step-by-Step Guide for Donors Setting Up a Planned Gift
The Ocean Conservancy uses this informational packet to help donors make decisions—and commitments—about planned gifts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Explaining Planned-Giving Options to Donors
The Ocean Conservancy uses this booklet to explain donors’ options when making a gift from their estates.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor