Women Fundraisers Earn Less Than Men; Most Fundraisers Plan to Stay in Their Jobs
The average fundraiser salary was $96,449 in 2024, according to the Association for Fundraising Professionals annual salary survey.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
GoFundMe Enters the DAF Game: What It Means for Everyday Giving
A new offering by the well-known brand could be a rising tide that lifts all DAFs, observers say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The DAF Ask That Led Donors to Double Their Gifts
When supporters were persuaded to give using their donor-advised fund, they gave the same or more 85 percent of the time, new research finds.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Raising Money From Individuals: What’s Happening Now
The experts’ takeaways from Giving USA: Fundraisers may want to encourage annual donors to set up a monthly gift, and it’s not too soon to think about the year-end giving season.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Where the Philanthropy Money Is: What ‘Giving USA’ Tells Us
Among the takeaways: Last year’s strong stock-market returns may drive more foundation giving in 2025, and fundraisers should focus on DAF donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Strategies for Fundraisers Whose Donors Are Facing Tough Times
It’s critical to stay engaged with supporters, and it might be good to encourage them to move from annual to recurring gifts.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Is the Good News From ‘Giving USA’ Momentum for 2025?
Charitable giving was up in 2024. But nonprofits are grappling with a very different — and challenging — fundraising landscape this year.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
From $100,000 to $185 Raised: The Toll of Job Losses, Federal Cuts on Fundraising
Large numbers of donors in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta have lost jobs because of federal cuts and companies that have lost business. Fundraisers’ experiences in those cities might be a preview of what nonprofits elsewhere will face if the country slides into a recession.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
4 Strategies Fundraisers Can Use to Boost DAF Donations
One piece of advice: Tap into your inner Nancy Drew.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Nonprofits Are Turning to AI to Save Time and Money
Organizations are experimenting with ways the technology can craft grant proposals, analyze donor data, improve programs, and more.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising