Members of the sprawling organization have made big gains by sharpening their message, narrowing the areas where they provide services, and cultivating the next generation of donors.
By Heather Joslyn
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Snapshots of Fundraising Performance at 8 of America’s Favorite Charities
We take a closer look at the fundraising performance of Doctors Without Borders and Rotary, where giving soared in the past decade. Others struggled to escape the recession’s grip.
By Heather Joslyn and Drew Lindsay
Harvard’s five-year drive netted $9.6 billion, while the University of Michigan cleared $5 billion. Two fundraising leaders explain how they did it.
By Heather Joslyn and Timothy Sandoval
How Harvard Raised $9.6 Billion, and What Comes Next for All Campaigns
Other institutions, no matter how small, should see that the economy makes ambitious drives possible, especially when a nonprofit emphasizes how the dollars raised will make a difference to the world.
By Heather Joslyn
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Nearly a quarter of the environmental charity’s donations each year come from bequests and other planned gifts, the result of decades of investment in training and personalization.
By Heather Joslyn
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How a Maverick Tapped Into a Wellspring of Giving
In his new memoir, Thirst, Scott Harrison recounts how the nonprofit skyrocketed to fundraising success — and explains why charities need to stop treating donors like nuisances.
By Heather Joslyn
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An Accidental CEO Builds Up a Grass-Roots Charity
Kathleen Ruddy wanted to be a doctor. Instead, she’s built the charity world’s biggest supporter of pediatric-cancer research.
By Heather Joslyn
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A Cancer Charity Uses Competition and Recognition to Keep Volunteers Engaged
Among other things, the group has a web page that spotlights the events, teams, and participants that raise the most money each year. Volunteers love the competition.
By Heather Joslyn
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By putting volunteers in charge, St. Baldrick’s Foundation has raised as much as $39 million in a year for pediatric-cancer research. But as its signature events have plateaued, it’s been trying to diversify its sources of income.
By Heather Joslyn
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Svetlana Pushkareva Hutfles leads a statewide association in Kansas that’s become a vital source for education and collaboration among small and midsize community foundations.
By Heather Joslyn
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