After Early Stumble, Penn State Offers Lessons for Fundraising in Crisis
Aggressive efforts to keep donors loyal and leadership stable helped keep big gifts coming even after a scandal that rocked the university.
By Holly Hall
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Students and Community Provide a Head Start on Healing
A child sex-abuse scandal could have derailed a $2-billion drive, but student pride and the university’s good relationships in the community made a big difference in reaching the goal.
By Holly Hall
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Job Opportunities Abound Overseas for Fundraisers
College fundraising staffs in Britain will have to double or even triple to meet universities’ goals by 2022, according to a new report.
By Holly Hall
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At the Top Tier, Charity Fundraisers Earn $500,000 or More
A new Chronicle study finds wide pay gaps among fundraisers at America’s biggest charities, with some salaries reaching seven figures.
By Alex Daniels, Holly Hall and Anu Narayanswamy
Critics Slam Bonuses—Some Larger Than Base Pay—but Charities Say They Are Needed
Leaders of capital campaigns are often rewarded with big payments.
By Holly Hall
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Fundraising ‘Arms Race’ Triggers Big Pay Deals
A new Chronicle study finds that at least 30 charity fundraisers make more than $500,000 and some have crossed the seven-figure threshold.
By Alex Daniels, Holly Hall and Anu Narayanswamy
Some Groups Don’t Want Fundraisers Enlisting Staff Help—Even Though It Works
Top officials and employees often don’t want to make the adjustments that donors demand, even though groups that get everyone involved raise more.
By Holly Hall
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More Charities Are Bringing In More Money With Help of Entire Staff
More charities are getting employees, board members, clients, and volunteers to pitch in to solicit donors.
By Holly Hall
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Analyzing Fundraisers’ Personalities Can Help Them Click With Donors
Charities are getting more precise about matching a donor’s style to the person who makes a pitch.
By Holly Hall
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Investing in Fundraisers Who Cultivate Big Donors Pays Off, Studies Find
Survey results show that spending money to attract and retain good fundraisers really does pay off.
By Holly Hall
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