Ask an Expert: Your Questions About Year-End Fundraising
Navigating the critical giving season during a time of compounding crises is among the issues readers are concerned about.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
As Disclosures Continue, Blackbaud Breach Remains a ‘Conundrum’ for Some Nonprofits
More nonprofits are notifying their donors about the ransomware attack. Some organizations are consulting legal experts and weighing ethical concerns as they evaluate whether to disclose the breach to their supporters.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Respond to Blackbaud Data Breach
A ransomware attack at fundraising technology provider Blackbaud is raising questions for a wide range of nonprofits that were affected.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Legacy Giving Program Raises $1 Billion for Jewish Communities
The Life & Legacy program includes coaching, training, and incentive grants to ensure that legacy giving becomes a norm in Jewish philanthropic culture.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
As Nonprofits Shed Jobs, Some Fundraisers Are Getting Pink Slips
It’s a reverse from recent years, when the demand for fundraisers outstripped supply.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Where Does Fundraising Go From Here? Black Development Leaders Offer a Guide
Black leaders in college fundraising are circulating a pledge with concrete steps to create a path for diverse leadership in the field.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Blockchain-Based Donation Platform Helps Donors Secure Their Data
GiveSafely aims to build trust in online giving — especially among younger donors — and address concerns people have about misuse of their personal data and potential hacks.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Ask an Expert: Tips for Cleaning Up a Donor Database
Create standard procedures and a data-entry guide — and make sure that future records are entered properly.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
To Combat Racism, Nonprofits Need to Knit Generations Together, Leader Says
Ben Jealous says young people play a critical role in fighting racism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
‘Trauma, Promise, and Possibility’
Black-led groups see a rare opportunity to advance racial justice. The question is whether foundations will give them what they need to step up.
By Jim Rendon and Eden Stiffman