2021’s Surprisingly Strong Giving …
Even as 2022’s economic uncertainty looms over fundraising forecasts, this much is clear: The pandemic-born surge in charitable giving was bigger than anyone knew. And it stretched into 2021.
By Emily Haynes and Drew Lindsay
A House Where Every Day Is Pride Day
Pride month is especially sweet for those who live at Stonewall House — a place where older LGBTQ people feel safe to gather and be themselves.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Pandemic Has Changed Giving Strategy for Many Rich People, and Some Plan to Donate More
The biggest share of donors — 41 percent — said they gave to support causes and charities to which they had a personal tie.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
3 in 4 Fundraisers Say They’ve Been Sexually Harassed at Work, New Report Says
The survey found a considerably higher rate of sexual harassment than previous polls, perhaps because it asked respondents about concrete actions, such as unwelcome sexual teasing or invasion of personal space.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Nonprofits on Both Sides of Abortion Issue See Increase in Donations
The impact appears to be greater for organizations that help people access abortion care.
By Maria Di Mento and Emily Haynes
College Fundraisers Are Confident They’ll Meet Their Goals — but They’re Also Stressed Out
The latest in a series of surveys tracking how the pandemic is affecting fundraisers’ attitudes toward their ability to raise money reports the sunniest outlook, but many said their work was hampered by staff shortages and resignations.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Nonprofit Aims to Bolster Dance in the South
South Arts has created a program to bolster modern dance companies from Louisiana to North Carolina.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
An Experiment Shows What Happens When the People a Charity Serves Tell Their Story to Donors
An appeal created by community health volunteers raised more money than one created by fundraisers, though the money came from fewer donors.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Giving Increased the Last 3 Months of 2021 Over the Same Period in 2020
But the number of people who gave at the end of last year fell 5.7 percent from 2020 levels.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
In-Person and Virtual Event Attendees Are Nearly Equally Likely to Donate, New Report Says
The survey of 1,000 event attendees sought to uncover what elements of an event make attendees feel engaged, safe, and motivated to give.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence