65 Percent of Colleges Raised Less in 2020 Than 2019, Survey Finds
Paltry giving by major donors and fewer overall supporters were the main cause of this decline, according to findings from a new survey of 104 U.S. and Canadian colleges conducted by researchers with the higher-education consulting firm EAB.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
A Checklist for Virtual Event Presenters
First impressions matter — even if they’re virtual. Catalyst, a nonprofit dedicated to workplace equity for women, created a checklist for speakers at its virtual events.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
7 Tips For Hosting Better Virtual Fundraising Events
Fundraisers expect the bulk of their events to continue happening online as the Covid-19 pandemic stretches on. The Chronicle asked experts what they learned about hosting virtual events in 2020 and how to make them even more successful in the year ahead. Plus, a checklist for virtual-event presenters.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
More Donors Plan to Give in 2021, Survey Finds
Nearly 72 percent of respondents plan to donate to charity this year, up from 70 percent who said they gave in 2020, according to new survey data from DealAid.org, a discount shopping website that donates a portion of sales to nonprofits.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Fundraising Campaigns Move Forward Despite Pandemic Disruption
The pandemic has led to changes in campaign timelines, fundraising priorities, and of course, how fundraisers ask for the major gifts that are critical to helping nonprofits of all kinds — aid groups, arts organizations, and others — reach ambitious goals. Experts believe some of these changes may stick around in the years to come.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Fundraisers Are Stressed. Here’s How They’re Coping.
They’re figuring out how to tame long hours, intense pressure to raise more money, and worries about health and racial injustice.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Fundraisers Say A.I. Will Help Address Pandemic Challenges
Eighty-two percent of respondents say artificial intelligence could help them identify and contact more potential donors, according to the survey from the AI in Advancement Advisory Council.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Mercy Corps Starts a Public Search for New Board Members
A growing number of nonprofits are embracing the trend as a way to make their boards more diverse.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Virtual Events Helped Charities Meet Fundraising Goals
In a new survey, 42 percent of respondents said their charity will hold an event in 2021 that features both in-person and online activities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
40 Percent of Donors Expect to Give More in 2020
Just 9 percent say they expect to give less, mostly due to financial constraints, according to a survey from online gift processor Classy.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence