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Fundraising
Everyday Donors Want to Give. Here’s How to Find Them.
It’s challenging to focus on small-dollar contributors when you need money today — but experts say a broad base of support is key for nonprofits’ long-term health. -
Fundraising
How 3 Charities Are Trying to Attract Everyday Donors
The groups’ strategies include appealing to volunteers, adding humor to appeals, and surveying supporters to find messages that resonate. -
Fundraising
Tips to Reach More Small-Dollar Donors
Veteran fundraisers say don’t be afraid to ask existing supporters for help, make phone calls, and offer donors lots of ways to give. -
Giving USA
Giving Continues Its Decline, Down 2.1% in 2023. Can Fundraisers Turn the Tide in 2024?
‘Giving USA’ found that inflation took a bite out of giving again last year, but nonprofits are cautiously optimistic about 2024.
Features
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Social Services
Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?
The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes. -
Best Practices
Mega-Gift Fiasco at Florida A&M Shows Nonprofits What Not to Do
A questionable $240 million gift illustrates what can happen when nonprofit leaders ignore warning signs.
Departments
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The Face of Philanthropy
An Award That Honors Master Craftspeople
Honorees each receive a $100,000 unrestricted award. “We trust that people know what they need,” says Rebekah Frank, program officer at the foundation that sponsors the awards. -
Case Study
Would Your Nonprofit Return a Gift From a ‘Power Drunk’ Donor? This Group Did
Flatbush Cats gave back a nearly $30,000 gift. The group explains how the relationship soured and offers advice on protecting staff and dealing with problematic donors. -
Case Study
Charity:water Breaks a Fundraising Taboo and Talks About Division — Sort Of
“These days, it seems so easy to hear opinions of what people are against,” wrote CEO Scott Harrison. “But there’s also something powerful about being for something good.”
Opinion
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Opinion | DEI Under Attack
Civil Rights Are Under Siege. DEI 2.0 Is the Answer
Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. -
Opinion
How the Fearless Fund Ruling Distorts Charity, History — and Law
The wrongheaded decision should not dissuade nonprofits committed to racial equity from doing their critical work.