Facing Nonprofit Fury, GoFundMe Reverses Course
The company has made the donation pages it created for organizations opt-in and will remove all unclaimed pages. It also issued an apology.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos
The pages launched by the company to help nonprofits have left some feeling they can’t control their organization’s message. Experts offer advice on what to do if you have a page.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
Use Behavioral Science to Nudge Donors, Spur More Gifts
Removing friction in the giving process and employing strategic nudges can boost your organization’s fundraising revenue.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Beyond the Bequest: How Legacy Societies Deepen Donor Ties
Want to keep legacy donors engaged — and giving? Here’s how to stay close to supporters who’ve included your charity in their estate plans.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
What Fundraisers Should Know About Big Donors’ Thinking Right Now
Big gifts are on the upswing, but those who advise America’s ultra-wealthy say top donors continue to feel overwhelmed and in doubt about where and how to give effectively.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
America’s Favorite Charities Are Shifting Their Fundraising Strategies
It’s been half a decade of upheaval at the 100 biggest fundraising groups. What do their changing tactics tell us about the state of raising money today?
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
7 Things We Learned From America’s Favorite Charities
What giving to the 100 organizations that raise the most money tells us about donation trends, donor behavior, and fundraising strategies
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How the Chronicle Ranks America’s Favorite Charities
America’s Favorite Charities is the Chronicle’s exclusive ranking of the U.S. nonprofits that raise the most in private support.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Raise Money Like America’s Favorite Charities With These Tips
Be bold, strengthen ties with donors, hire well, and other fundraising advice from America’s Favorite Charities.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Planned Giving Offers Steady Support for America’s Favorite Charities
With the great wealth transfer coming, now is a great time for nonprofits of all sizes to start a deferred-giving program.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How America’s Favorite Charities Are Figuring Out Tech
An inside look at how America’s Favorite Charities use technology to improve the donor experience and tailor messages to supporters.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The 100 Groups That Raise the Most Cash
See our full ranking with data profiles of the nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
America’s Favorite Charities 2021
See our full ranking with data profiles of the nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Weatherproof Your Future by Building an Endowment: Here’s How
Giving experts share three approaches to raising money that helps you weather any storm.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Use AI to Drive Fundraising
These resources for fundraisers will help you stay on top of smart tools and make the most of this emerging technology — without compromising the heart of your work.