Tips to Salvage Solicitations That Go Wrong
Fundraisers share ideas for what to do when a trustee goes rogue, a pitch falls flat, or a donor makes an offer that would be unethical to accept.
By Holly Hall
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Ask an Expert: New Fundraiser Lacks Experience, a Budget, and Organizational Support
The fundraiser works in isolation from the rest of the development staff and has no donor contacts.
By Holly Hall
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2 Economists Offer Solutions to Big Questions That Puzzle Nonprofits
Economists Uri Gneezy and John List examine ways to curb problems like gun violence, obesity, and discrimination.
By Holly Hall
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Economists Spurn Conventional Wisdom to Boost Fundraising
Altruism isn’t always at the heart of people’s generosity, says a new book.
By Holly Hall
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Fiscal Crisis Reshaped How Donors Give
More than 80 percent of participants in a survey say the economy is no longer causing them to give less. But they are getting angrier about oversolicitations.
By Holly Hall
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Banning Fundraising Pitches at Galas and Other Unconventional Ideas Could Aid Giving
In a new book, the philanthropist Jeffrey Walker and veteran fundraiser Jennifer McCrea suggest a new approach that connects donors to a cause.
By Holly Hall
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Hiring New CEO Doesn’t Silence Komen Skeptics
The breast-cancer charity faces questions about the role of its founder, Nancy Brinker, and her nearly $700,000 salary. Opinion: Komen’s New CEO May Be Hobbled by a Still-Powerful Founder
By Holly Hall
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Relief Charity Finds That Radio Appeals Turn Up Donations
The group raised $2.3-million after spending $1.2-million on appeals that asked for monthly donations.
By Holly Hall
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Audacious Goals Help Some Nonprofit Groups Achieve Big Gains in Donations
A “Give 110 Percent” campaign brought a 12-percent spike in gifts, and a “club” for people who could afford to give $500 attracted 30 donors.
By Holly Hall
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Boards of Local Offices Help Unicef Raise Money for Growth
Board members’ connections to business leaders and groups like Kiwanis helped the organization raise 10 percent more last year than in 2011.
By Holly Hall
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