Writer’s Notebook: Raising Money From People of Color
Fundraisers are passionate about the need to diversify the pool of donors who support nonprofits, but it can still be a sensitive topic to discuss.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Crowdfunding Donors Show Feelings of Betrayal When Gifts Are Redirected (Study)
When donors direct exactly how their money will be used, giving can be especially joyful. However, the feeling of betrayal can cut deeply when charities don’t use the money as they said they would.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A Prize That Boosts Freelance Journalists
Rebecca Nagle won a $100,000 prize from the Heising-Simons Foundation for her in-depth reporting on Native American issues.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How to Connect With Donors of Color
As the country’s demographics change, nonprofits that have long relied on white supporters are working to attract a broader swath of donors.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Stewart and Lynda Resnick donated $750 million to Caltech last year to tackle environmental challenges, but they also contribute to arts and cultural institutions, and they contribute to education and health in the rural towns where their plants are located.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Citi Foundation Taps a Familiar Face (Transitions)
Plus, the head of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is stepping down, and Communities in Schools picks an alumnus as new chief.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Donors Spur Fellow Indian Americans to Aid Food Banks
Anna and Raj Asava started an outreach effort that’s drawing in new supporters in four cities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Getting to Know Who Is in the Database
Determining current supporters’ race and ethnicity can help nonprofits figure out how to expand the pool.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Conference Attendees Worry About Coronavirus
Several major nonprofit-related organizations are holding gatherings this spring that will draw thousands of attendees from all over the world. SXSW is under increasing pressure to cancel its annual event.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Many Small Foundations Wary of Impact Investing
Thirty-eight percent say it will hurt returns, and 36 percent say they lack the capacity to do it, according to a report from Exponent Philanthropy.
By dan.parks
Contributor