How One NFL Team Helps Strengthen Local Nonprofits
The Philadelphia Eagles football team changed its approach to philanthropy to better share its assets with nonprofits.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Hillary Backers Fear Collision Course With Clinton Foundation
The Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation is examining whether to scale back its activity in 2016, according to Politico, which says top backers of Hillary Clinton’s White House bid are privately grumbling that the foundation’s fundraising and high-profile meetings are competing for donors’ attention and keeping former President Bill Clinton off the campaign trail.
With More People Involved in Fundraising, Giving Rose at Year’s End
Charities that broadened responsibility for fundraising by creating a “culture of philanthropy” were more likely to see strong fundraising gains. Having a capital campaign helped, too.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Fla. Might Scrap State Charity Drive Amid Management Flap
Efforts by Florida lawmakers to reform the state government’s troubled workplace fundraising campaign have stalled as the governor’s office raises the prospect of eliminating the drive, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
Parliament Members Warn British Charities This Is ‘Last Chance’ to Self-Regulate
A report by a committee of British members of Parliament warns charities that their fundraising activities could be controlled by law unless they prove that self-regulation can help reform solicitation practices, the BBC reports.
Fundraising Events That Involve the “Martyrdom Effect”
In this episode of “What’s the Big Idea?,” an expert discusses why donors take part in fundraising efforts in which they must physically “suffer.”
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
$75 Million Donation Boosts Newborn Care at N.Y. Hospital
The gift from the foundation of hedge-fund mogul Steven Cohen and his wife, Alexandra Cohen, will establish a unit of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital dedicated to maternal and neonatal care, Crain’s New York Business writes.
How One Nonprofit Raised $10 Million for a ‘Quiet’ Disaster
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee used education, matching gifts, and a new fundraising campaign to raise money for Jews in Ukraine. It also got back in touch with lapsed donors and old friends.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Year-End Donations by PayPal Climb 15% to $857 Million
The online-payment company reported an average gift size of $93 and an increase of 6 percent in the number of contributions.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Doug Ulman: Grace Under Pressure
The leader who guided Livestrong through its darkest days has moved on to a nonprofit in Ohio, where he is working to turn a regional cycling event into a national fundraising powerhouse.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Reader’s Choice: This Year’s Top Resources
Topping the list are articles to help you measure results, seek grants, and appeal to millennials.
Reader Favorites in 2015: Year in Review
What caught the attention of Chronicle subscribers last year? Stories about new developments in fundraising were hot, as were reports on the science of giving, and pay and hiring.
How to Defuse Tension and Foster Teamwork in Fundraising
Managers and fundraisers can create a positive fundraising environment by setting realistic goals, recognizing all contributions, collaborating across departments, and putting donors’ desires first.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Demand for Results Dampens Fundraising, Survey Says
Forty-seven percent of leaders say donors’ requests for results data can make it tougher to attract gifts.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
How to Convert Year-End Online Visitors to Donors
In this episode of the What’s the Big Idea podcast, an expert discusses how nonprofits can improve year-end giving results.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Holds 1st National Day of Remembrance
The year-end giving season is particularly poignant for the organization because it coincides with the deadliest time of year for accidents caused by drunk driving.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor