Here’s a list of the Chronicle’s most-read resources in 2019. Thousands of your peers consulted the advice assembled by our writers, columnists, and outside experts.
As in years past, fundraising trends and strategies — especially for major gifts and higher education — dominate the list. At least a few entries could indicate concern or uncertainty about our economic future.
A topic new to this year’s list is nonprofit leadership and governance, thanks to Joan Garry’s monthly column, “Your Nonprofit Coach.”
We hope you will find all of these articles interesting. And we look forward to sharing more next year.
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AdviceDonor-advised funds continue to boom. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about receiving donations from the accounts.
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Your Nonprofit CoachJoan Garry responds to readers, who commented on her column’s headline, the frequency of “strategy” changes at nonprofits, and the need to educate new board members on the history and culture of the organization they’re serving.
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AdviceDonor-advised funds will keep growing rapidly, livestreaming will become a bigger deal, and other changes likely to occur in the coming year. -
Your Nonprofit CoachHow executive directors and key leaders should inform, engage, and enrich trustees to maximize their contributions. Let us know something you are going to try.
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AdviceWhy nonprofit leaders need and deserve professional coaching
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Your Nonprofit CoachColumnist Joan Garry lays out four ways to change dysfunctional dynamics between trustees and nonprofit executives.
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AdviceA veteran fundraising consultant discusses complications that can frustrate success with donors
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AdviceBetter work-life balance and a better donor experience are two of the benefits.
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AdvicePolitical campaigns have shifted their focus from major donors to lower-level contributors over the last 15 years. Here’s what nonprofits — especially colleges — can learn from this evolution.
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AdviceA college fundraising executive uses a data-driven strategy to zero in on supporters who can make large gifts and build strong ties with them.
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AdviceTap into an expanded notion of community and emphasize your institution’s strengths
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AdviceA checklist of major decisions and tasks for planning formal events, starting a year in advance.
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AdviceFocus on the mission, small donors, and corporate employees, say fundraising experts. And don’t ignore the people who give through donor-advised funds even though they are hard to find.
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AdviceAs donor scandals ensnare nonprofits, fundraisers and experts suggest policies and procedures to avoid problems.
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Your Nonprofit CoachCelebrate high-performing board members, motivate those who are not self-starters, set rules for attendance at meetings, evaluate performance annually, and more.
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AdviceWith economists warning of an economic downturn, nonprofits and experts talk about what charities should do now to weather the storm.
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AdvicePeople who possess the five characteristics of emotional intelligence tend to be high performers. Here are questions to ask job candidates to assess their emotional IQ.
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AdviceMixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too.
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FundraisingA school that serves students from families at or below the poverty line exceeded its campaign goal by $300,000. The median gift was $150.
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AdviceDonor-advised funds continue to boom. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about receiving donations from the accounts.
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Your Nonprofit CoachJoan Garry responds to readers, who commented on her column’s headline, the frequency of “strategy” changes at nonprofits, and the need to educate new board members on the history and culture of the organization they’re serving.
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AdviceDonor-advised funds will keep growing rapidly, livestreaming will become a bigger deal, and other changes likely to occur in the coming year.
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Your Nonprofit CoachHow executive directors and key leaders should inform, engage, and enrich trustees to maximize their contributions. Let us know something you are going to try.
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AdviceWhy nonprofit leaders need and deserve professional coaching
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Your Nonprofit CoachColumnist Joan Garry lays out four ways to change dysfunctional dynamics between trustees and nonprofit executives.
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AdviceA veteran fundraising consultant discusses complications that can frustrate success with donors
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AdviceBetter work-life balance and a better donor experience are two of the benefits.
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AdvicePolitical campaigns have shifted their focus from major donors to lower-level contributors over the last 15 years. Here’s what nonprofits — especially colleges — can learn from this evolution.
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AdviceA college fundraising executive uses a data-driven strategy to zero in on supporters who can make large gifts and build strong ties with them.
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AdviceTap into an expanded notion of community and emphasize your institution’s strengths
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AdviceA checklist of major decisions and tasks for planning formal events, starting a year in advance.
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AdviceFocus on the mission, small donors, and corporate employees, say fundraising experts. And don’t ignore the people who give through donor-advised funds even though they are hard to find.
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AdviceAs donor scandals ensnare nonprofits, fundraisers and experts suggest policies and procedures to avoid problems.
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Your Nonprofit CoachCelebrate high-performing board members, motivate those who are not self-starters, set rules for attendance at meetings, evaluate performance annually, and more.
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AdviceWith economists warning of an economic downturn, nonprofits and experts talk about what charities should do now to weather the storm.
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AdvicePeople who possess the five characteristics of emotional intelligence tend to be high performers. Here are questions to ask job candidates to assess their emotional IQ.
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AdviceMixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too.
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FundraisingA school that serves students from families at or below the poverty line exceeded its campaign goal by $300,000. The median gift was $150.
