Cultivating Diverse Donors Requires Cultural Sensitivity and Common Sense
Cast aside assumptions and stereotypes, but don’t ignore a donor’s cultural background.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How to Find Big Donors Among the Women in Your Database
A prospect-research expert provides tips for the hunt for major gifts. The piece includes Readiness Checklists to help you identify prospective female donors — both within your database and elsewhere.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Mobile Advocacy Campaigns: How One Nonprofit Connects With Donors via Texting
Food & Water Watch uses text messages to inspire supporters to call their legislators.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How One Nonprofit Created a Successful Corporate-Mentorship Program
Math-education charity Reasoning Mind teamed up with Deloitte for a training program that has yielded benefits for both sides.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How the Junior League Got Its Groove Back
A large-scale membership survey and long-term planning helped the Association of Junior Leagues International adapt to meet the needs of today’s volunteers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How to Ensure Your Fundraising Materials Appeal to a Broad Cross-Section of People
Fundraisers and marketing consultants share tips for producing materials with diverse audiences in mind.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
It’s a Dog’s Life: Canine-Focused Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns
A collection of stories and resources about man’s best friend in fundraising and philanthropy, for use during these dog days of summer or any time of year.
Impact Investing for Beginners: Advice From Experts
Foundation and nonprofit leaders share lessons learned from investments designed to reap social as well as financial gains.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Tool to Help Nonprofits Assess Volunteer-Run Fundraising Campaigns
A water charity developed a “decision matrix” that lays out in columns and rows the kind of backing the organization will provide for its supporters’ DIY events.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Fundraising Group Offers New Online Practice Test for Certification
The goal is to give fundraisers a sense of confidence before taking the four-hour, 200-question credentialing exam.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor