Two Brothers’ Bond With Leader of University Brings $50-Million
The institution didn’t have a development office until 2002, but the bonds a president built with two brothers produced a substantial donation.
By Debra E. Blum
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How a Youthful Friendship Produced $100-Million for Georgetown U.
Georgetown President John DeGioia met Frank McCourt on campus 40 years ago and many years later sparked the real-estate mogul’s interest in making a public-policy school a reality.
By Debra E. Blum
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Carnegie Hall Official Shines in Efforts to Reach Out
Sarah Johnson, winner of Independent Sector’s award for under-40 leaders, has built collaborative efforts with hospitals, schools, social-service organizations, and prisons.
By Debra E. Blum
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Fundraiser Training and Collaboration Pay Off at U. of Michigan
The institution trains students for careers in seeking gifts and nurtures its staff with lots of professional-development opportunities.
By Debra E. Blum
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Fundraisers Worry About Losing Donors Under New Health-Care Law
Uncertainty about the effects of the Affordable Care Act is causing hospitals and free health clinics to adjust how they seek support.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Pitching Causes to Secular Supporters
Donors without religious ties, a fast-growing part of the population, don’t like preachiness or feeling manipulated.
By Debra E. Blum
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How to Raise Money From Secular Donors
Many see a strong need to shore up the safety net that charities provide, and don’t assume they don’t give to religious causes.
By Debra E. Blum
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Charity Uses Questions to Raise Money and Connect to Donors
The questions—such as “What are you thankful for?"—have improved results from e-mail solicitations and year-end giving.
By Debra E. Blum
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Donations Barely Rose Last Year as Individuals Held Back
At current giving levels, it will take organizations at least five more years to raise as much as they did before the recession started in 2007, researchers predict.
By Debra E. Blum
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Donors Await Boy Scouts Decision on Gay Ban
As the Boy Scouts of America’s board is expected to announce results of a vote to change its ban on gay members and leaders, see what’s at stake.
By Debra E. Blum
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