Category Archives: Fundraising
Some Nonprofit Workers Still In Poverty, Struggling Financially
By Paul Clolery More than one in five nonprofit employees (22%) struggle financially, even though the rate of financial hardship is less for nonprofit workers than in the for-profit sector (27%). Among nonprofit workers in 2022, 5% were below the
Thinking About Funding Think Tanks
Think tanks are known for their research functions, but their public information and policy change roles are equally vital parts of their operations. Because think tanks often influence public policy – for nonprofits and commercial entities – funders often seek
Intermediary Funders A Mixed Bag For Nonprofits
By Richard H. Levey Intermediaries take a lot of worry out of nonprofit funding. Organizations that specialize in directing funding are believed to bring deeper expertise and impact to their fields of focus, have insight into best practices within specific
Digital Fundraising Ideas As The Election Approaches
The presidential election is set for November 5, and the good news for fundraisers and nonprofit marketers is that elections don’t tend to hurt charitable giving. In fact, charitable giving increased in nine of the past 10 election years — the
Event Fundraisers Banned From Minnesota
The professional fundraising organization Ride to The Chip and its founders have been barred from all future professional fundraising activities in Minnesota. The organization and its founders must pay the nonprofit the Magnus Veterans Foundation money owed to the charity,
Methodist Unveils $181 Million Investment
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is investing $181.1 million to advance health equity, strengthen communities and impact systemic change across its 74-county service area. That amount includes direct services, community investments, the development of community partnerships and advocacy
Teaching The CEO To Fundraise And Even Like It
By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing
5 Ways To Activate Donors, Overcome Resistance
@Photo through Deposit Photos Can one page in a study make a difference on its own? Page 35 in Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Giving, a new report from National Center For Family Philanthropy, offers fundraisers key strategies for helping donors
Q1 2024 Fundraising Better Than A Year Earlier
It was the same story, different day, for fundraising during the first quarter of 2024. Giving was up (4.1%) compared to the first quarter of 2023, but the number of donors and retention both declined again, 1.3% and 3% respectively.
The Contradiction Within Healthcare Fundraising
By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand
