Shrinking Capital Campaigns Pays Off for 2 Hospitals
Getting rid of ambitious drives is helping to reduce fundraiser turnover in addition to raising just as much, if not more, money.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
7 Tips for a Successful High-Tech Project
New projects may require unexpected partnerships and benefit from getting potential users involved early.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Raising $350-Million for Uncle Sam
The nonprofit Trust for the National Mall has committed to attracting $350-million for the Park Service’s $700-million restoration plan.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Nonprofit New to Galas Finds Its Way—With Help From Man’s Best Friend
The Morris Animal Foundation has seen its dog-friendly event in Knoxville, Tenn., more than double in size in four years.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Getting Started With Planned Gifts
Key concepts, ideas, and resources to help your organization set up a planned-giving program.
5 Things to Do Before Your First Meeting With a Major-Gift Prospect
A checklist of how to prepare for that important first appointment.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
International Aid Group Appeals to Donors’ Values in First #GivingTuesday Campaign
American Jewish World Service used matching gifts and a powerful critique of holiday-season commercialism to raise gifts.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
A Model Gift-Acceptance Policy from the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning
How to spell out the types of gifts your organization accepts and how they’re managed.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How a Colorful Direct-Mail Appeal Paid Off for One Nonprofit—in June
During the summer giving slowdown, the American Farmland Trust got its highest response rate of the year with a big, bold mailing.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
How to Get Started with Foundation Grant Seeking
Here’s what you need to keep in mind when applying for grants from foundations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor