It’s a Dog’s Life: Canine-Focused Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns
A collection of stories and resources about man’s best friend in fundraising and philanthropy, for use during these dog days of summer or any time of year.
15 New Fundraising Ideas That Worked
The Chronicle staff reports on colleges, hospitals, social-service organizations, and other nonprofits that took a risk and got results.
15 New Fundraising Ideas That Worked, Part III
An advocacy group’s members generate social-media content, and a small charity trades events for experiments.
PEN America Joins the Political Fray — and Finds New Audiences
Long considered a genteel citadel of the literary elite, the nonprofit has increased its revenue and membership while raising its voice on free expression, protection of journalists, and President Trump.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Today’s Phone-athons: Tips and Tools for Success
Some colleges and universities are finding fundraising success with old-fashioned telemarketing campaigns. Here’s how.
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.
Charities are stepping up efforts to help their supporters raise money from friends. While the amount of money raised is still relatively small, the tactics help nonprofits expand their web of connections to potential donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Free Tool Helps Nonprofits Draw More Social-Media Fans
Facebook’s CrowdTangle tracks the performance of all an organization’s social-media accounts, and savvy nonprofits can use the data to boost fundraising.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
5 Musts for Establishing a Major-Gift Program
If you’re just getting started seeking gifts from wealthy donors, begin by preparing your board and inviting volunteers to join campaign committees.
By Emily Lang
Contributor
How Today’s Stars Are Raising Charitable Dollars Online
Several for-profit companies are making it easy for nonprofits big and small to connect with celebrities to raise money. But there are pitfalls, and it’s often not clear who benefits the most.
Several for-profit companies are making it easy for nonprofits to connect with A-list celebrities for digital campaigns. But there are pitfalls, and it’s often not clear who benefits the most.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Charity leaders and the stars themselves dish about the ins and outs of working with big names to raise big money.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Tips and Tools for Building Strong Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Programs
A collection of resources to help nonprofits attract loyal volunteer fundraisers and build a strong sense of community among supporters.
Charity Leader Sees New Urgency for Global Outreach in Trump Era
Sean Callahan, the new head of Catholic Relief Services, is determined to make private donors and government officials alike understand the value of American assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Trump’s First 100 Days and the Stakes for Nonprofits
A round-up of news coverage by The Chronicle of what’s at stake for nonprofits, as well as opinion pieces by charity leaders and philanthropy experts on negotiating this new environment.
Challenging Sacred Cows and Killing Jargon: Our Most Popular Articles of 2016
In a year full of changes and big questions for nonprofits, Chronicle readers looked for unconventional wisdom and evidence of ideas that work.