Raising Money for Capital Needs in a War Zone
A fund raiser at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon describes how his institution raised emergency funds during wartime—without derailing the university’s capital campaign.
By Holly Hall
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40% of Charities Faced Fund-Raising Losses in First Five Months of 2010, New Study Finds
Charities say demand for services continues to rise in 2010, but they struggle to keep up as donors cut back, according to a new study of 7,000 groups.
By Holly Hall
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Colleges are stepping up their hiring of fund raisers and seeking people with skills in raising money abroad and running annual funds.
By Holly Hall
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Nation’s Third Largest Charity Sees Revival in Giving
The Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund reports that donations have increased by more than 50 percent this year.
By Holly Hall
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Why It’s Smart to Test Online Fund-Raising Ideas
Got an idea for a new way to raise money online? Borrow an approach from Silicon Valley and test your idea before trying it.
By Holly Hall
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Wealthy Continue to Show Economy’s Strains
A new survey of several thousand donors finds that many average donors are ready to resume their giving as the economy improves, but the biggest donors are holding back.
By Holly Hall
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Billionaires’ Giving Pledges Spark Admiration and Speculation
Sean Stannard-Stockton, a commentator and columnist for The Chronicle, says much can be gleaned from reading the letters written by America’s wealthiest donors to explain their charitable pledges.
By Holly Hall
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How Much Did Giving Drop Because of the Downturn?
Newly released Internal Revenue Service figures suggest that the economy has been hurting giving more than previously estimated.
By Holly Hall
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Advice for Grant Seekers From a Corporate CEO
Richard K. Davis, the head of a company that gives $40-million a year, says too many fund raisers seem to think all it takes to get a grant is a written proposal and a phone call. He explains what steps would work better to win a grant—and get another one.
By Holly Hall
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Handling the Downturn: Steps to Avoid
Some nonprofit groups are taking fruitless or damaging steps as they seek to deal with the downturn, say fund-raising consultants.
By Holly Hall
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