You Should Ask for an ‘Exit Interview’ When a Donor Stops Giving: Here’s How to Do It
Communicating with donors even after they stop giving can help nonprofit leaders improve an organization and its fundraising, a philanthropist advises.
By ISA CATTO
Contributor
A Tool to Help Staff Field Donor Questions at Year’s End
The holidays bring a spike in gifts — and inquiries from donors. One nonprofit created a guide to help employees handle common requests.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
13 Ways to Build a Following for Your Nonprofit on LinkedIn
Use the social-media network’s “company profile” page to keep your work at the minds of influential people.
By Marc W. Halpert
Contributor
Annual Donor Communication Plan to Boost Year-End Results
Build up to holiday giving all year long with this sample 12-month communications plan.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Catch Up on New and Classic Fundraising Books
Browse our list of good reads recommended by our staff and your peers.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
21 Books to Help You Climb the Career Ladder
Recommended reading for those who are looking to advance in the field.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
How to Launch Your Fundraising Career
Keys include finding mentors and seizing opportunities to learn.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Getting Over the Midcareer Hump
Fundraisers and experts share advice about how to dig into your fundraising specialty and avoid burnout. Also: new professional-development opportunities.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
How to Get to the Executive Suite
The path to leadership involves studying nonprofit work beyond fundraising. And: Does the CFRE really matter?
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
7 Career Lessons From a Veteran Fundraiser
A top executive at a health-services charity shares the turning points that got her where she is.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor