4 Myths of Nonprofit Communication That May Be Costing You
Bucking conventional wisdom can help you attract donors who believe in your mission and share your priorities.
By MARYANNE DERSCH
Contributor
Donors Want Board Action, Not a Lawsuit, When Fraud Occurs
When an employee embezzles money, taking that person to court might result in justice for a nonprofit, but it isn’t necessarily the best way to stay in the good graces of donors, a new study suggests.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
8 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2019
Donor-advised funds will keep growing rapidly, livestreaming will become a bigger deal, and other changes likely to occur in the coming year.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Deep Fakes, Public-Interest Tech, and Norms: Philanthropy’s 2019 Buzzwords
As nonprofits grow ever more entwined with the digital world, the terms we use focus on how civil society responds to concerns about trust.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
IRS Softens Blow From Taxed Employee Perks at Nonprofits: Daily News Roundup
Under pressure, House leaders revisit taxing of benefits such as free parking and mass transit subsidies; proposed revisions of tax plan seek to reverse ban on political activity by nonprofits; how to spur people to give to charity by making it about them, and more.
How Charities Found #GivingTuesday Success Ditching Facebook for Face-to-Face Fundraising
One Ohio town of just 4,300 residents raised $1.6 million; a United Way promoted “Thanking Tuesday.”
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
LeanIn.org May Have a Sheryl Sandberg Problem: Daily News Roundup
Women in Lean In movement see disconnect with Sandberg’s message; gay Christian issue roils churches, nonprofits in Seattle; concerns over new tax plan implications on alumni giving; and more.
Blackbaud Seeks to Make Good After Giving Tuesday Glitches Hobble Charity Fundraising
The online gift processor said it processed nearly $63 million on the day devoted to philanthropy, but some charities battled malfunctioning donation pages.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Giving Tuesday Appeals Raise an Estimated $400 Million
With about $380 million raised from 4 million donors, the results bode well for year-end fundraising over all and represent $1 billion collected over the event’s seven-year run.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Half of Donors, and 85% of the Wealthiest, Say They’ll Give More This Year
People who voted are also likely to give generously at year end, and supporting disaster relief is a high priority according to a study conducted just after the midterm elections to see what affect the outcome had.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Facebook Fundraising Hits the $1 Billion Mark
Much of the money goes to charities as people ask friends and relatives to give to good causes, but the company declined to say how much is for personal causes, such as family medical emergencies and tuition help.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Need Volunteers? 93 Percent of Americans Are Willing to Drive Up to 50 Miles
A survey by Hankook Tire found that millennials in particular are willing to drive long distances to help nonprofits provide services.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Only 1 Person in 5 ‘Highly Trusts’ Charities, Study Finds
Compared with 2001, trust in veterans organizations and nonprofit hospitals has risen. The rank of religious organizations and charities affiliated with police and firefighters has fallen.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Nonprofits Decry Latest Proposed Postal-Rate Increases
Some charities balked at a proposed 10 percent hike in the cost of a first-class stamp, saying they still rely heavily on mailings and that online revenue remains a small slice of their fundraising.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Next Time You Visit the Museum, You Might Get a Pitch to Vote
As nonprofits and companies unite to encourage voter turnout, an unexpected player is emerging: museums that are making electoral turnout part of their mission.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Ad Council Seeks to Expand Influence Through Corporate Partnerships and New Messaging
In the digital age, the council has shifted its focus from television to Twitter and social-media outlets with the help of corporations.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor