To Make Program Evaluation More Affordable, Start With Existing Data
Information that is available to the public and free — like crime records and medical statistics — can form the baseline for nonprofit program measurement.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
What to Consider When Moving From University Fundraising to a Smaller Nonprofit
Those who make the jump may find themselves working on a smaller team with fewer resources, but some former higher-ed fundraisers say it can be a good career move.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Smart Questions to Ask Donors Before Seeking Money
Discovering what matters to your donors is key to building a long-term relationship and landing big gifts over time.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Clinton Charity Donor Says No State Dept. Meeting Took Place
A spokesman for Gilbert Chagoury, a billionaire Clinton Foundation donor who figures in newly released State Department emails, said the Lebanese-Nigerian mogul did not get a sit-down with a diplomat as sought by a foundation official, The New York Times reports.
Why and How to Build a Diverse Nonprofit Board
Making nonprofits better reflect the communities they serve starts at the board level.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
1 in 3 Charities Ignores Online Queries From Donors, Says Study
Twenty-seven percent of the organizations surveyed also disabled Facebook Messenger, according to a new report by two fundraising consulting companies.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Community Foundations Pursue Impact Investments to Build Local Economies
Case studies show community grant makers investing some assets in local enterprises, rather than on Wall Street, to achieve both social and financial returns.
By CATHERINE COVINGTON
Contributor
Podcast: Making the Most of a Myriad of Fundraising Tools
Digital strategist Peter Panepento shares some surprising findings from his recent survey on how nonprofits are mixing and matching from a growing array of ways to reach donors.
By Tony Martignetti
Contributor
How to Find More Details on Charity Finances, Salaries, and Leadership
Where to find charities’ tax documents and other information.
How to Find a Charity’s Staff and Volunteers
Where to find information on a charity’s employees, officials, and others.