Donors Give $116.7 Million on Giving Tuesday
This year’s event brought in more than 1 million gifts, according to data from the 92nd Street Y. While the numbers are still being crunched, one measure shows a 40 percent increase over the amount raised last year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How One Charity Engages Women Through Events
The women’s philanthropy program at the Jewish Federations of North America fosters community by hosting events like these throughout the year that connect female donors to each other and the organization.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
Experienced Fundraisers Reflect on Their First Big Asks
The Chronicle asked veteran fundraisers about their first solicitations and what they’ve learned since then.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Our blog will keep you on top of philanthropy’s big day with news, tweets, Facebook posts, progress reports, and solicitations you won’t want to miss.
By Heather Joslyn and Eden Stiffman
Charities Incorporate Virtual Reality Into Donor Pitches
Nonprofits such as Charity: Water and Pencils of Promise are exploring the immersive technology as a way to give donors a clearer view of their mission and work, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Putting Yourself in Your Donor’s Shoes
In this episode of the Fundraising Fundamentals podcast, experts discuss ways to better understand your donors by seeing things from their perspective.
By Tony Martignetti
Contributor
Backed by Huge Audiences, Video-Game Stars Get Into Giving Tuesday
How much can international gamer celebrities like Athene raise for charity? Save the Children will find out with its #GamingTuesday.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Giving Tuesday? More Like Gimmick Tuesday, Some Small Nonprofits Say
As the Giving Tuesday movement gathers momentum for its fourth year, some charities aren’t buying into the hype.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Giving Tuesday and Digital Activism: How to Motivate Americans to Online Action
Organizations looking to raise participation in Giving Tuesday need to understand what will inspire people to act.
By Alison DaSilva
Contributor
All-Star Concert and TV Show Back United Way Race Effort
Bruce Springsteen, Pharrell Williams, and other star musicians will perform Wednesday at the “Shining a Light” benefit concert to promote racial justice and reconciliation, the Associated Press and United Press International report.
How Canvassing Can Advance Nonprofits Big and Small
A new report by the Center for Popular Democracy could help nonprofits become more effective at using door-to-door and on-the-street interaction to spread their messages.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
7 Last-Minute Tips for Giving Tuesday
A plan for those without a plan for GivingTuesday.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Major Campaigns Show Public Universities’ Rising Ambitions
Texas A&M University’s newly announced $4 billion capital campaign signals public colleges’ growing push to compete with their private peers for philanthropic dollars, Bloomberg writes.
In Detroit, a Nonprofit Wins Big by Doubling Down on Donor Stewardship
Putting emphasis on aiding donors and recruiting young supporters helped a Jewish federation expand its donor base.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
A Beginner’s Guide to Crowdfunding
Tips and advice to motivate people to give online directly to your project.
Florida Legislators Seek Overhaul of State Charity Drive
Lawmakers are calling for changes in administration of the Florida State Employees Charitable Campaign following reports that the for-profit company running the drive received more than half of the money donated by government workers last year, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.