Muslim Donors Embrace New Technology, Giving Methods During Ramadan
More are using donor-advised funds and other progressive methods to share during the holy month.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A Fourth of Donors Plan to Give Less in 2023. Here’s How to Keep Them in the Fold.
Personal finances and inflation are weakening people’s confidence.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Monthly Giving Can Help Nonprofits Weather Economic Uncertainty. Here’s How to Do It Well.
Longtime monthly donors have shown they really care about an organization’s mission. Experts say groups shouldn’t be afraid to ask them for additional gifts.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
New Report Details How to Level the Playing Field for Women Fundraisers
A key recommendation is to create a code of conduct that lays out expectations for donors and for organizations to back fundraisers up when they’ve been sexually harassed.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
People Give Less After Daylight Saving Time Switch
After losing an hour of sleep, people are less inclined to help others, research has found.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How to Manage Walk-athons and Similar Fundraising Events and Get Participants to Become Big Donors
Making sure the most valuable events get the attention they need, revitalizing or eliminating those not so successful, and considering ethics in storytelling were a few of the topics discussed at a recent Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Top 30 Walkathons and Similar Fundraising Events Raised More Than $1 Billion in 2022
They took a tumble during the worst of the pandemic, with steep decreases in the amounts raised, but they’re beginning to thrive again.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
More Kinds of Digital Giving Are Gaining Popularity Globally
A new report looks at digital giving trends in eight countries, including cryptocurrency, contactless giving, donor-advised funds, workplace giving, and impact investing.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Year-End Fundraising Jumped for Some Groups, Declined for Others
Some charities did gangbusters, while others struggled amid economic uncertainty and inflation.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
College Fundraisers Need to Think Big, Use Data, and Innovate, Experts Advise
Collecting good information about donors, including their interests, and using artificial intelligence to personalize outreach can keep fundraisers up-to-date as they talk to donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising