How Emily’s List Turned Donors’ Attention to Planned Giving
Sensing supporters’ curiosity about legacy gifts, the pro-choice political-action committee surveyed donors and adapted communications to draw more bequests.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Trump Relief Pledge Urges Donors to Give Tax Savings to Charity
More than 100 people have signed the pledge to give the money they retain through tax breaks under the Trump administration to progressive nonprofits.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Video: Building a Foundation From Social Work
Gabriela Smith, founder and president of the Crimsonbridge Foundation, recounts how her background as a social worker informs the organization’s grant making and collaborative approach.
By Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
How to Advocate and Stay Within the Law During a Political Transition
A guide for nonprofits on advocacy between the election and the inauguration.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Video: Building Blocks for Nonprofit Storytelling
John Trybus, director of the Center for Social Impact Communications at Georgetown University, talks about how charities can craft compelling stories and what they can learn from corporate communications strategies.
By Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
Giving Tuesday Haul Is an Estimated $168 Million
That easily beats the estimated $117 raised last year and far exceeds the $10 million brought in during the first Giving Tuesday in 2012.
By Eden Stiffman and Timothy Sandoval
Find Out What to Expect on Giving Tuesday, and Follow Today’s Trends
Charities got off to an earlier start in fundraising, while companies and foundations grew more aggressive. And everyone is wondering about the election’s impact on year-end appeals.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
10 Insider Tips for Winning Grants
Advice from grant makers on how to improve your chances of getting funded.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
For Giving Tuesday, U.N. Foundation Takes a Page From Retail Ads
Starting this weekend, readers of the Deseret News, the Miami Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Washington Post will receive a bold, four-page advertising circular promoting a wide range of charities and causes.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
New Data Tool Tracks Nonprofits’ Rise and Decline
The Urban Institute’s online tool tracks how various causes fare in attracting support in cities, in states, and across the country.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor