A Measurement Tool to Track Fundraising Costs and Returns
How to track your organization’s fundraising costs and returns and compare your performance to other organizations.
By Debra E. Blum and Holly Hall
How a Rise in Dementia Poses Tests for Charities
Lawsuits and other pitfalls await fundraisers who fail to tread cautiously when dealing with older Americans, but there are some easy ways to avoid trouble.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Working With Vulnerable Elderly Donors: Tips for Fundraisers
Be careful how you write fundraising reports, beware of doing personal favors, and more.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
What Donors Want to Hear Before a Fundraiser Seeks a Big Gift
Interviews with more than 50 multimillion-dollar donors show too little focus on the goals and values of philanthropists.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Legendary NYU Fundraiser Pushes Higher Standards for Nonprofits
As Naomi Levine leaves her position at the university’s center for philanthropy, she wants to see better oversight and more professional practices.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Philanthropy Surges 5.4% to Record $358 Billion, Says ‘Giving USA’
The annual report, considered the most comprehensive source of data on Americans’ gifts to charity, showed donations rising in most categories.
By Eden Stiffman and Holly Hall
Charities Make the Most of Recovering Economy: Case Studies
Four nonprofits found creative ways to persuade donors to give more.
By Eden Stiffman and Holly Hall
Nonprofits Report Strong Fundraising Gains in 1st Half of 2015
The Chronicle rounds up the fundraising outlook for the year ahead.
By Eden Stiffman and Holly Hall
Donor-Advised Funds Show Strong Growth and Giving, Fidelity Report Says
There were 272 gifts of at least $1 million in 2014, up from 185 in 2013; total grants recommended hit $2.6 billion, up from $2.1 billion.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Creating a Budget That Helps Increase Contributions
Donations to one health center soared after an experienced fundraiser created budgets for fundraising revenue and expenses.
By Holly Hall
Contributor