Making the Case for Gifts to Education
To stay competitive, educational institutions must be relevant, test new approaches, focus on retention, and continually review their return on investment.
By PATRICIA HOUSE
Contributor
The Best Research Available for Fundraisers: A Roundup
The Chronicle regularly finds and demystifies the best research available to help fundraisers land more donors and raise more money.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How an Athletics Department Raised More Money With Targeted Mailings
Separating supporters by areas of interest and tailoring messages they receive helped one university raise more money and attract more donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How to Help Professors Navigate Meetings With Donors
Academics are more involved than ever in helping colleges raise money. The Chronicle asked seasoned development professionals how to get the most from them — and avoid pitfalls.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Video: For Donors of All Kinds, It’s the Mission That Counts
The director of development at the American Foundation for the Blind says a nonprofit’s mission is the focal point for most donors, and that’s how to connect with them, no matter what their background.
5 Ways Foundations Can Ensure That Evaluations Measure True Impact
Design an evaluation plan and a program at the same time, select evaluators who can give you timely results, consider whether you need specialists, and use quantitative and anecdotal information, say two experts.
By PAUL JELLINEK
Contributor
Fundraiser Pay at the Biggest Charities
Search salaries of more than 430 fundraisers from America’s largest nonprofits by name, organization, year, state, or organization type.
Foundation Forms a Family Giving Circle to Teach Young People About Philanthropy
Participating families will put money into a common fund, and at the end of 12 weeks, after discussing community needs and how to effect change, they will choose a local nonprofit to support. Here’s how you can start a similar program.
By Judith G. Salerno
Contributor
Video: How to Work With High-Profile Influencers
A consultant who works with nonprofits explains how organizations can approach people who are well-known and how to get and keep them engaged.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
4 Steps to Clearer Communications
Before year-end fundraising goes into high gear, take stock of your communications by answering key questions, simplifying your message, creating a clear call to action, and spreading the word.
By Elie Jacobs
Contributor