Facts and Fallacies 2001: Setting the Record Straight on California’s Nonprofit Community, by Kathy Crabb and Florence L. Green, discusses eight common perceptions about nonprofit organizations and seeks to provide data showing that those perceptions are wrong. One such perception, for example, is…
Million Dollar Mailings: The Art and Science of Creating Money-Making Direct Mail
Scholar Shows How Jewish Philanthropy’s Evolution Influenced Giving Traditions
From Charity to Social Justice: The Emergence of Communal Institutions for the Support of the Poor in Ancient Judaism
Leaders Discuss Past, Future of Community Foundations
Building Philanthropic and Social Capital: The Work of Community Foundations
Tracking the Life Cycle of Charities
The Five Life Stages of Nonprofit Organizations: Where You Are, Where You’re Going, and What to Expect When You Get There
Neighborhood Groups Work for Social Change, Report Says
Community Organizing Toolbox: A Funder’s Guide to Community Organizing, by Sally Covington and Larry Parachini, a report from the Washington-based Neighborhood Funders Group, surveys the work of groups nationwide that organize community members for such purposes as increasing employment…
Tips on Running Capital Campaigns
Preparing Your Capital Campaign, by Marilyn Bancel, seeks to help fund raisers with tasks such as determining timetables for a campaign, creating committees, and establishing goals. An introductory chapter goes over the fundamentals of campaign fund raising and addresses key questions about them.…
Fund Raisers Dream About Successful Campaigns
Getting Your Ducks in a Row: the Proven Strategies for Exceeding Capital, Endowment, and Operating Campaign Goals
How to Turn Loyal Donors Into Major Givers
Developing Major Gifts: Turning Small Donors into Big Contributors