Crowdfunding and Major Gifts Are Highlights at Fundraising Conference
Sexual harassment, turning social-media users into donors, and tough conversations with donors were among other topics discussed at the Association of Fundraising Professionals meeting.
By HEATHER JOSLYN and Timothy Sandoval
Daily News Roundup: Schwarzman Had Long List of Demands in Exchange for $25 Million Gift
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman wanted a portrait of himself, his brothers’ names on display, curriculum changes, and approval over the building design of the high school that was to receive his gift. In other articles, the MacArthur Foundation is giving more than $24 million to Chicago-are arts groups; a Florida hospital is getting a $25 million contribution; Ken Griffin is donating $10 million to Chicago police to fight gun violence; and much more on the arts and news and opinion.
Facebook Scandal Unlikely to Transform Charity Fundraising, Experts Say
At the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference, charity officials and consultants said it was important to check in with lawyers on privacy issues for donors.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
‘Modern Donors’ Are Changing How Charities Should Raise Money
Donors under the age of 72 are less responsive to written appeals and more likely to conduct research than their older counterparts, according to a new study.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Daily News Roundup: $42 Million Grant Aims to Protect River
In other articles, some colleges are dropping TIAA because of fee hikes; the leader of the Anti-Defamation League is using business, marketing, and tech acumen to reshape the century-old nonprofit; a startup aims to match nonprofits with freelancers. Plus, other articles about must-read books and museum news and a young trailblazer and more.
Daily News Roundup: $18 Million Gift to Create a Heart Center
In other news, a University of Washington institute has won $11.3 million from the Open Philanthropy Project to work on a universal flu vaccine; the L.A. Clippers Foundation is giving $10 million to renovate basketball courts in Los Angeles city parks; the National Parks Conservation Association is suing Ryan Zinke and agencies he oversees over a water pipeline in California near a national monument; Drue Heinz, a literary-arts philanthropist has died; and more.
How to Inspire Midlevel Donors to Give More
Fundraisers who focus on $1,000-to-$25,000 gifts share strategies for building a coterie of loyal supporters with appeals that combine broad reach and a personal touch.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Dos and Don’ts for a Compelling Nonprofit Annual Report
Tips for creating a yearly summary that will help you hold on to supporters and attract new ones, no matter your organization’s size.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Motivations of ‘Giving Pledge’ Donors Shed Light on Other Wealthy Contributors
Some donors like to forge ahead with new ideas, while others focus on strategy, and still others want to promote causes that give them joy, according to the study by the Lipman Hearne consulting firm.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Nonprofits Provided Key Resources for Gun-Control March
Groups like Gabrielle Giffords’s nonprofit provided important support. In other news, a veterans nonprofit will close under a settlement with the New York attorney general for soliciting allegedly sham charities; eight weeks after the departure of CEO Wayne Pacelle, the Humane Society’s sexual-harassment scandal still causes headaches; PBS has filed a countersuit against former talk-show host Tavis Smiley, describing over a dozen complaints of sexual harassment; and much more.
How Chatbots Are Helping Nonprofits Do More for Less
Computer programs that simulate written human conversation can answer donor questions, gather data, share stories, encourage advocacy, and even raise money.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Few Nonprofits Do Enough to Make Sure Website Visitors Become Donors, Study Finds
What’s more, nonprofits are struggling to deliver email to their supporters and ensure their sites are mobile friendly.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Mo. Governor Used Charity Email for Political Messages
In other news, a New Hampshire university dedicates $20 million to scholarships for Dreamers; Bryn Mawr gets a $25 million gift; and thousands of nonprofits could lose Google Ad grants. Plus, the Metropolitan Museum of Art introduces mandatory admission, big foundations fight Trump cuts for the arts, charity-fundraising site CrowdRise rises again, a nonprofit leader proposes a Star Trek-inspired management model, and more.
Raise Your Nonprofit’s Profile Using Old and New Communications Tactics
In this collection of resources, we share proven ways to raise your organization’s profile using both traditional and new methods.
Online Giving Grew 12% in 2017
Overall fundraising increased by 4 percent last year, according to Blackbaud’s latest annual analysis. Just over one in five online gifts came in through mobile devices.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
How to Run a Fundraising Campaign for Valentine’s Day and Other ‘Hallmark’ Holidays
To make the most of quieter fundraising periods, celebrate minor holidays. Here’s what some creative charities are doing.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor