How Big Are Donor-Advised Fund Accounts? New Report Reassesses Data
Separating DAF sponsors that administer mass donations — say, workplace giving programs — from national sponsors like Fidelity Charitable or Schwab led to very different average account sizes and payout rates.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
GoFundMe Expands Its Nonprofit Offerings — and Lets Groups See Who Is Raising Money for Them
The company purchased the fundraising platform Classy three years ago and has integrated the two services into GoFundMePro.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Donors Down, Dollars Flat: Trends in 2024 Set Stage for 2025
New reports detail fundraising woes, but do the crises of the moment represent an opportunity to rebuild the donor base?
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How to Retain Skittish Donors Amid the Economic Turbulence
Donors rattled by stock market volatility and gloomy economic forecasts may be hesitant to give. But that doesn’t mean they won’t, say experts.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Want to Connect With DAF Donors? New Research Offers Insights
Among the findings: DAF donors give in multiple ways, and they’re promising prospects to make planned gifts.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Fundraiser Burnout Is Hurting Charities. New Report Explains Why, Offers Fixes
Fundraisers’ great empathy makes them prone to burnout. Changes in the workplace and by fundraisers themselves can help reduce the problem.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Tips to Maintain Your Well-Being Amid Tariffs, Layoffs, and Recession Talk
Nonprofit workers stressed by the uncertainty their groups face should acknowledge their emotions, set limits around work, and find purpose beyond their jobs, experts advise.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Some fundraisers are unhappy with the organization’s response and are pushing for ways to participate virtually.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
6 Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Boost Morale in Chaotic Times
They need to be transparent to reduce the possibility of rumors and continue to make organizational culture a high priority, experts say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Donations in 2024 Increase but Don’t Keep Pace With Inflation
The early estimate of 2024 giving also found that the average gift rose to $937.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising