Charity’s Scholarships Help African Girls Pursue Their Life Goals
The Campaign for Female Education serves 100,000 children annually.
How Nonprofits Persuade Their Boards to Spend More on Fundraising
Showing the potential for strong returns and establishing close ties with the CFO are among the ways top fundraisers get bosses and boards to spend more.
Atlas of Giving Says Charitable Donations Grew 9% Last Year, to $457-Billion
But the organization cites a variety of factors, including the possibility of higher interest rates and a weak stock market, in warning of a likely decline this year.
Fidelity and Schwab Donor-Advised Funds Report Strong Growth
While contributions last year to donor-advised funds exceeded the amount given away, grants made from the accounts grew at a faster rate.
Use a variety of techniques, and consider placing ads on Facebook or Google.
How Charities Will Raise Money in 2015
Nonprofits hope to take advantage of monthly giving, matching donations, and smartphones and tablets to bring in more money this year.
Only 43 percent of supporters are giving a second time, so many groups are putting a lot of money into finding replacements.
Mental Health Nonprofit Teams With Theater Group to Tackle Thorny Issue
A play based on a real family’s experience dealt with material so difficult that the actors were trained in how to relieve stress from their performances.
Social-Service Groups Try Creative Holiday-Season Fundraising Tactics
Spice rubs, donor “elves,” and personalized letters are all part of the mix as charities seek to boost year-end giving.
International Rescue Committee Snags New Year’s Eve Spotlight
The refugee-assistance charity is the first charity officially designated as a partner of the iconic celebration in Times Square.