Year-End Fundraising Examples and Ideas
As groups think ahead to their next year-end giving campaigns, it helps to look at holiday-season drives that have worked in the past.
By Idit Knaan, Raymund Flandez and Holly Hall
Fundraisers Bet on Creativity, Private Investors, and Young Donors After Mixed Results in 2013
Concerns about the stock market and the impact of federal cuts on the needy are causing many charities to go into overdrive to devise new ways to attract gifts.
By Holly Hall
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Year-End Giving Yields Healthy Increases for Many Nonprofits
In a spot check of 20 nonprofits, all but one is raising more in the last quarter than any other time since the financial crisis caused donations to tank.
By Holly Hall
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Peter Lewis, Supporter of the Arts and Progressive Causes
Mr. Lewis, 80, was known for speaking out when a nonprofit displeased him and several times withdrew or delayed gifts to show his concern.
By Holly Hall
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Fred Kavli, Philanthropist Who Championed Scientific Research
The entrepreneur’s fund has steered $200-million to research institutes since 2000.
By Holly Hall
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A Big Donor Volunteers to Give Back Naming Rights to Help Fundraising
The founder of a financial company told Jazz at Lincoln Center that it could offer another benefactor the chance to promote its name, possibly for twice as much as the original gift.
By Holly Hall
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Americans Rank 13th in Charitable Giving Among Countries Around the World
The United States was first among the 135 countries surveyed in helping strangers and third in volunteering.
By Holly Hall
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Fundraisers Can Get Career Tips From New Online Exchange
More than 40 veteran fundraisers are volunteering to help new and aspiring chief development officers thrive in their jobs.
By Holly Hall
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High Expectations Cause Many Top Fundraisers to Be Fired, Book Says
Chief development officers often don’t know how to work with the leadership team, set strategy, or shape a vision and budget.
By Holly Hall
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Christian Donor-Advised Fund Succeeds by Accepting Complex Assets
The National Christian Foundation has thrived in part by reaching out to evangelicals and setting up a strong network of local offices to advise donors.
By Sarah Frostenson and Holly Hall