Charities Capitalize on the Donor-Advised-Fund Boom by Creating Their Own
The American Heart Association, Nature Conservancy, colleges and universities, and others have started their own funds instead of ceding donations to Fidelity, Schwab, and community foundations that are more typical sponsors.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Social Services Groups Are Stepping Up Fundraising to Combat Threats
Nonprofits are tapping corporations that benefited from the tax overhaul, hiring storytellers who can help demonstrate charities’ impact, and collaborating on grant seeking. But some still worry that government cuts could hurt their clients.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
What It Takes to Create Lucrative Cash-Register Campaigns
Lessons from charities that raise $1 million or more through partnerships with retailers.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Social-Service Groups Fight to Reverse a Slide in Donations
In the age of Trump, the United Way and others face the delicate task of ensuring that donors know and understand their missions and their importance.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Personalized Philanthropy: Nonprofit’s Customized Giving Plans Show Big Results
Fundraisers at the Weizmann research institute tailor vehicles like “virtual endowments” and “philanthropic mortgages” to meet individual donors’ needs.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Make the Most of a Fundraising Event to Honor a Departing Leader
Nonprofits can embarrass themselves and the person they’re trying to recognize if they don’t plan carefully.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
A Leader’s Fond Farewell Becomes a Fundraising Bonanza
Retirements of popular executives present opportunities to engage supporters, tout an organization’s accomplishments — and raise money.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Honey, I Shrunk the Donor Pool
The National Wildlife Federation has cut back on mail solicitations as it pursues better returns from fewer supporters.
By Debra E. Blum
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Turning Down a Big Grant — and Loving the Result
National nonprofit Communities in Schools stepped back from restricted funding and found new strength.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Growing Calls for Nonprofits to Listen to Beneficiaries Prompt Action
Journalism and corporate customer service could offer models, said experts at a conference in Washington.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor