Making the Most of Reference Checks: Plan, Probe, and Get a Rounded Picture
Tips from a Boston-based recruiter whose firm performs executive searches for nonprofit organizations seeking experienced fundraisers.
By Lois L. Lindauer
Contributor
A Statement of Commitment to the Georgia Institute of Technology
The university asks donors who commit to planned gifts to complete this form.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
The Importance of Measuring Impact
Esther Wang of IDinsight discusses how rigorous evaluation can help determine which programs are most effective.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Setting Up a Planned Giving Program
Where to start when considering asking donors for planned gifts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Important Planned Giving Terms and Phrases
Important terms to understand before getting started with a planned giving program.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Donor Retention Numbers to Watch
The most important statistics for any donor retention program.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Sample Annual Operating Budget for a Grant Proposal
An example of an annual budget that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine includes with grant proposals that ask for general operating support.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Building Trust With a Grant Maker
Officials at the Gifford Foundation, in Syracuse, share tips for developing a relationship built on transparency, openness, and accountability on both sides.
By Sheena Solomon
Contributor
Where to Start if Your Organization is New to Measurement
Nonprofits must start by defining what they want to achieve. They may also want to create a logic model.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How Wikimedia Lets Donor Research Guide Its Online Fundraising
By gathering feedback from readers and donors and conducting extensive A/B testing, the Wikimedia Foundation tailors its fundraising campaigns to different audiences around the world.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor