How to Hold On to Prospective Donors When Fundraisers Leave: a Conference Debrief
Other hot topics at APRA’s annual meeting: the promise of A.I. and due diligence on donors to prevent reputational damage.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
More Than Half of Black-Serving Groups Would Shut Down if They Lost Key Donors
Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Why Location Matters for Fundraising and Why Social Donors Give
Where donors live can change their giving patterns, two recent studies show.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Donor Codes of Conduct to Fight Sexual Harassment of Nonprofit Fundraisers Are Growing More Common
The codes also seek to reduce other problematic donor behavior, like pushing organizations to start programs that fall outside their mission and trying to get involved in day-to-day operations.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Generosity Report Shows Younger Donors Less Trusting of Charities Than Older People
GivingTuesday’s study looks at trends around the world and measures traditional giving to nonprofits as well as informal giving to people in need and volunteering.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Lawyers and fundraisers weigh in on how the court’s decision could impact university fundraising efforts and relationships with donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
What Would Happen to Fundraising if Legacy Admissions Went Away Next?
Would telling donors their gifts will have no impact on admissions drive down donations to colleges? Some fundraising consultants say it wouldn’t be a bad thing.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How Data Can Help Nonprofits Bring in More Donations
When data analysts work hand-in-hand with fundraisers, the results can be bigger gifts and better donor relationships.
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes
Not Sure What Donor Data to Collect? Think About Why People Care About Your Nonprofit
Everyone on staff should understand what data is important to collect — such as events donors attend, whether they volunteer, and other ways they connect with the organization — and understand the goals.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Easy Ways to Start Using Data to Raise Money
Taking those first steps to incorporate data into fundraising can be intimidating. Experts offer advice on how to get started.
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes