Fundraising
When a Warm Glow Isn’t Enough: Donors Respond to Tokens of Appreciation, Research Says
When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.
Fundraising
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Donor-Advised Funds9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds
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Fundraising Events
A Dozen Ways to Create Events Donors Love — Without Spending a Fortune
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Fundraising
What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?
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General Operating Support
10 Insider Tips to Raise General Operating Support
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Major-Gift Fundraising
10 Ways to Boost Fundraising and Attract More Big Gifts This Year
Executive Leadership
Careers
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Work and Careers
8 Job-Seeking Tips From a Veteran Nonprofit Recruiter
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Management and Leadership
How to Run a Virtual Office, From Leaders Who Have Done It for Years
Communications
Toolkits and Collections
All Advice
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Fundraising
Stop Treating Donors Like ATMs: Here’s How
Simple steps to get off the hamster wheel of transactional fundraising and move toward relational fundraising. -
Social Media
Dogs, Octopuses, and Cash: Two TikTok Fundraising Success Stories
Animal organizations have turned to the popular video-sharing platform to connect with fans and raise money. -
Donor Engagement
Create a Smart Annual Outreach Plan to Keep Donors Close — and Boost Giving
Development teams need a road map for staying in touch with supporters if they want to hit fundraising goals in a complicated year. -
Technology
Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity
Some tools suggest whom fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization. -
Innovation
4 Practical Ways Nonprofits Can Use A.I. to Drive Innovation and Increase Impact
When used properly, generative A.I. can help organizations of any size or mission expand their capabilities. Here’s how. -
Grant making
How Foundations Can Build Trust-Based Relationships With Grantees
Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader. -
Fundraising
10 Ways to Engage Donors of All Generations
Offer hands-on ways to contribute, build ties with existing donors’ younger family members and friends, and more tips from experienced fundraisers and consultants. -
Fundraising
After Year of Down Giving, Charities Make Push for Big GivingTuesday
Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors. -
Online Fundraising
3 Traps to Avoid in Year-End Fundraising
Anxiety and uncertainty can lead to questionable online fundraising tactics. Don’t adopt these practices, which yield only short-term gains. -
Corporate Support
Why — and How — Nonprofits Should Build Ties With Startups
A founder of several startups offers tips and examples to help you approach startup companies, get them involved, and build long-term relationships and sources of revenue.
