Is Your Nonprofit Ready to Expand? 6 Questions to Ask Before Deciding
Key issues for a governing board to consider before approving a nonprofit’s expansion—from revenue and expenses to internal processes to external factors.
By Wendy Woods and Bruce Holley
Use Meetings With Wealthy Donors to Build Connections
Nonprofit leaders and major-gift fundraisers offer tips for using face-to-face contact to strengthen ties with big donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How to Use Design Sprints to Tackle Creative Projects
Focusing on just one project without distraction for a few days can yield big results.
Development officers and consultants share things to keep in mind when considering whether to work at a small or large nonprofit.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Rather than making charities wait years for study findings, IDinsight offers feedback while projects are ongoing so organizers can change course midstream and get the most from limited resources.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Handle a ‘No’ Gracefully, and Other Tips From Big Donors
Bruce and Suzie Kovner give generously but have serious concerns about how some fundraisers approach philanthropists.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Ill. Gun Shop Cancels Rifle Raffle to Support Orlando Fund
Questions over whether the contest would violate state law put the kibosh on a suburban Chicago gun store’s plan to raise money for victims of last month’s mass shooting by holding a prize drawing for a semi-automatic weapon similar to that used in the massacre, reports the Chicago Tribune.
77% of Donors Say Their Giving Will Stay Flat in 2016
Belief in a charity’s mission and knowledge of how gifts are spent drive philanthropy, says a new study by Gallup. But few donors were swayed by personal stories about beneficiaries.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
How a Nonprofit Earned Big by Charging for Memberships
Immigrant-rights group CASA brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars a year by charging a membership fee for services.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
6 Pitfalls of Donor Databases and How to Avoid Them
An expert on nonprofit database management offers tips for anticipating and preparing for common challenges.
By Christopher Moy
Contributor