Kimbia Announces New Leader Following May’s Tech Failure
Mark Perkins takes the helm at the fundraising-software company nearly four months after it suffered a crippling technology meltdown during a national giving-day event.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
1 in 3 Rich Donors Held Their Philanthropy Back
Affluent supporters are seeking more information on results and want to see less spending on overhead, a study of thousands of wealthy donors finds.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Why College Alumni Don’t Give to Their Alma Maters: They Think Other Charities Need Money More
Among graduates who give, 26 percent said they would donate more if they could earmark their money for specific campus purposes, according to a new survey.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Ratings Group Says 10 Major Charities Raise ‘Red Flag’ for Donors
Teach for America and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum are among nonprofits cited by BBB Wise Giving Alliance for failing to provide data beyond what’s publicly available on the IRS Form 990.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Fidelity Charitable and Enactus Get New Leaders
Plus new appointments at Reading Is Fundamental, Independent Sector, and more.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bush Foundation Official to Direct Grants for Native American Nations
Other notable hires include a fundraising chief at the University of California at Irvine and a new head of Joyce Foundation cultural programming.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Giving Days Benefit Community Foundations in Many Ways, New Report Says
The crowdfunding events are helping community funds become more sustainable, according to the Knight Foundation study.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Donor Retention at 60 Percent for Small and Midsize Charities, Survey Says
The study also showed that those nonprofits raised an average of 34 percent of their revenue from individual donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Timeline for Planning a Year-End Campaign
A tool to map out steps to take for a successful year-end fundraising campaign, online and off.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: U. of Notre Dame Gets $5 Million for Marching Band and Sports Fields
Other major donations include a $16-million estate gift to Riddle Hospital near Philadelphia and a $5-million estate pledge supporting the Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Northern California.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor