Tips for Keeping Data Up-to-Date to Avoid Fundraising Pitfalls
Simple steps nonprofits can take to ensure their data is accurate and up to date, such as understanding how information is entered and what it takes to change a record.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
To Respond to Anti-LGBTQ Legislation, Fundraisers Turn to Giving Circles
More than 500 such bills have been making their way through legislatures this year, and conservative groups have strong backing.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Drop in Giving From 2021 to ‘22 Was Among the Steepest Ever, ‘Giving USA’ Found
International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes
How Nonprofits Can Avoid A.I. Ethical and Legal Pitfalls
One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. tools. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Almost 20 percent of Vanguard donor-advised funds have more than $250,000 to give.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Unrealistic Fundraising Expectations Are Causing Stress. Here’s How to Set More Practical Goals.
It’s crucial to consider past fundraising, collaborate in goal setting, remember that fundraising is a long-term project, and — especially important right now — factor in the economy.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
New Tool Aims to Help Fundraising Teams Improve Diversity
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education created the assessment to help university development departments take stock of their diversity and inclusion efforts, but any nonprofit with a fundraising team can use it.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Data Shows GoFundMe Campaigns Work Well and Offers Insights for Online Fundraising
GoFundMe campaigns shared more than six times in the first few days are three times as likely to raise more donations than those shared less often.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Discussions About How to Raise Money in an Uncertain Economy Pull in Fundraisers at AFP Meeting
Topics included planned giving, donor-advised funds, and new research into ways to retain donors and boost their giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Data and Advice on How to Better Engage With Donors and Raise More Money
How donors changed during the pandemic and how email can help nonprofits interact with donors to raise more money, according to new reports.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising