A weekly rundown of the latest fundraising news, ideas, and trends gathered by our fundraising editor Rasheeda Childress, fundraising reporter Jie Jenny Zou, and other Chronicle contributors. You’ll also find insights from your fundraising peers. Delivered every Wednesday.
Newsletter Archive
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March 12, 2025
How Major Gifts Are Won Today
Plus, new ways to master thank-you notes that help donors feel the love. -
March 5, 2025
Find Out Who the New Mega-Donors Are
Plus, how Trump’s unprecedented funding cuts differ from 1980s budget cuts -
Feb. 26, 2025
How to Secure Corporate Sponsorships
Plus, philanthropic advisors are here, but are they helping? -
Feb. 19, 2025
St. Jude’s Tips for Tailoring Your DAF Outreach
Plus, 5 new things we learned about MacKenzie Scott’s giving -
Feb. 12, 2025
Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, Create a Donor Outreach Plan
Plus, how young fundraisers can figure out the right career path for them. -
Feb. 5, 2025
Next-Gen Fundraisers: What They’re Doing and How They Think
Plus, how to update your fundraising strategy as the Trump administration promises to cut federal funding. -
Jan. 29, 2025
Donors Are Confident in the Economy, Plan to Give the Same or More in 2025
Plus, a judge steps in after Trump pauses federal grants. -
Jan. 22, 2025
Can the Way Your Group Uses A.I. Harm its Reputation?
Plus: Can remote work give your fundraising team a leg up on hiring? -
Jan. 15, 2025
Influencers Are Ready to Help You Fundraise
Plus, Are Donor-Advised Funds Only for the Wealthy? -
Jan. 8, 2025
Focus on These 5 Fundraising Trends in 2025
Plus, MacKenzie Scott signals changes in her philanthropy