Launching a New Gala in an Old Theater
How a historic nonprofit concert venue is growing fundraising with an annual event aimed at its rock-and-roll supporters.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
The Ocean Conservancy’s Planned-Gift Confirmation Form
The nonprofit asks donors to let them know when they’ve made a planned gift—but the organization doesn’t ask about the dollar value first.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
In a Corporate Partnership, the Donors Became the Messengers
DonorsChoose.org teamed with an insurance agency to raise money and help both groups gain access to a key audience.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
One Nonprofit Looks to Service Recipients as Potential Donors
A social-service group reluctantly asks its clients for support and finds them willing to give.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Quarterly Statements Help One Group Engage Monthly Donors
World Vision sends the reports to recurring donors to thank them, demonstrate the impact of their gifts, and even ask for additional donations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Where to Start When Setting Up a Monthly Giving Program
Experts offer advice on a range of topics including setting up gift-processing technology, identifying prospective donors, marketing the program, and more.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Letter of Inquiry for Grant Seeking
A Grand Rapids, Mich., childhood hunger organization uses this template as a starting point with foundations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How a Change in Format Led a Flagging Gala to 17 Years of Success
Converting a black-tie soiree to an awards event recognizing clients, volunteers, and donors paid off for New York Cares.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Inside One of America’s Largest Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships
Walmart wanted to fight hunger, which is Feeding America’s mission. Together they’ve built a multifaceted relationship that now goes well beyond food donations.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
How a Collaboration Between Two Departments is Yielding Planned-Giving Success
A partnership between planned giving and membership at the Ocean Conservancy is leading to more planned gifts and better direct-mail response.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor