Today’s Phone-athons: Tips and Tools for Success
Some colleges and universities are finding fundraising success with old-fashioned telemarketing campaigns. Here’s how.
Dumbledore’s Army Comes to Life in Harry Potter-Inspired Nonprofit
How one nonprofit channels fans’ passion for pop culture into social activism.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Flexibility and Openness Are Key to Revitalizing Charities With Long Track Records
Nonprofits with long legacies must adapt by giving donors and volunteers more options and less time-consuming ways to get involved, experts say.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
5 Reasons Your Communications Strategy Should Include Editorial Boards
Editorials and op-ed columns can influence public perceptions of your cause. Engaging with the people who write and edit them makes it more likely they will consider your perspectives and proposals before they publish.
By Jennifer R. Farmer
Contributor
How to Find the Right Nonprofit Job
Resources for starting and building a successful career in the charitable world.
How to Make Socioeconomic Diversity a Priority in Your Board Search
Finding qualified board members who come from different economic backgrounds takes time, thoughtfulness, and strategy
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How to Shape Your Fundraising to Reach Donors of Different Ages
Fundraisers and researchers discuss how to keep aging donors in the fold while also appealing to millennials and Gen Xers.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How Donor Courtship in Silicon Valley Looks Nothing Like Traditional Fundraising
Top-flight universities and fast-growing pledge networks are winning over entrepreneurs, hoping for big gifts when start-ups strike it rich.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Essential Advice for Nonprofit Chief Executives
A collection of resources to help CEOs lead their organizations to success.
Strategic Planning in a Nutshell: 4 Key Steps
Asking and answering four questions about your organization’s mission and goals will help you determine where it can have the most impact and how it can effect change — the essence of a strategic plan.
By PAUL JELLINEK
Contributor