Nonprofits Prepare for Fight Over Future of Dot-Org Domain
Charities are deeply worried about the proposed sale of the infrastructure behind the internet’s dot-org domain to a for-profit company, saying it raises the potential for skyrocketing fees and censorship.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Facebook Rolls Out Fundraising Feature for Video-Game Livestreamers
Gamers who broadcast themselves playing can choose a charity for their viewers to support while they play.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
GoFundMe Expands Nonprofit Fundraising Offerings
Starting in November, the company will add new features, including stronger data capabilities and a donate button.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Incorporate Text Messaging Into Your Fundraising
Nonprofit officials and development consultants offer advice on how organizations can use text messaging to bring in donations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
10 Questions a Nonprofit Should Ask Before Selecting an A.I. Provider
How to understand and evaluate the services and products offered by artificial-intelligence companies
By France Hoang
Contributor
Craig Newmark Gives $6 Million to Consumer Reports for Tech Research and Privacy
The money from the Craigslist founder will go toward research into small products, apps, and digital services and will help consumers stand up to big tech and privacy breaches.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Alexa Prompts Users to Donate to Red Nose Day
Amazon’s smart speaker is offering to help people make a voice-activated gift to the campaign against childhood poverty.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How a University Used Data Analytics to Improve Fundraising — and You Can, Too
Data shapes fundraising strategies and performance evaluations at the University of Iowa.
By BRENNEN JENSEN
Contributor
New Ways to Try to Avoid Tech Meltdowns
Early-bird pledges that are processed when online systems are less busy are helping to ease the load on essential software during philanthropy marathons.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
What the Future Might Hold for A.I. and Fundraising
Big advances in fundraising are closer than you might think — like sophisticated chatbots that answer potential supporters’ questions. Or artificial intelligence that can predict which issues will most likely resonate with a particular donor.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A.I. Is Ready for Fundraising. Are Fundraisers Ready for A.I.?
Artificial intelligence can help you write appeals, find new donors, figure out how much to ask for, and prioritize tasks.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Evan Marwell started a charity with a specific goal and an inflexible eight-year deadline. Here’s what other charities can learn from him.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
2 Information Giants, Foundation Center and GuideStar, to Join Forces
The organizations will bring together vast troves of data as they merge to become Candid, a portal that provides information about grant makers and nonprofits.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Google to Donate 50,000 Hours of Pro Bono Tech Help to Charities This Year
The company wants to accelerate the work of its grantees and hopes the experience with inspire its own employees to create more inclusive products.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How Salesforce.org Strives to Connect Companies and Nonprofits (Podcast)
Rob Acker, CEO of Salesforce.org, the charity-focused wing of the software giant, says giving is a very personal thing, but it can also be used as a way to connect people.
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