10 Things to Consider Before Seeking Gifts Abroad
Nonprofit leaders share advice on how to decide whether to raise money overseas ― and steps to take to get started.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
A Tool to Help You Win General Operating Support
Use this sample program budget to show grant makers the “full cost” of delivering on your mission.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
6 Tips for Raising Money to Measure Impact
Grant makers share advice on how to raise money for tracking and evaluating your work, including steps to take before seeking such support and ways to calculate how much you need.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
How to Rate the Potential of Prospective Women Donors
A prospect researcher created a scoring system to vet and rank potential women donors — or any group of untapped supporters.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Trump’s Threat to Cut Aid to Central America Puts Heavy Burden on Nonprofits, Leaders Say
The proposal could have the unintended consequence of increasing the number of asylum seekers — and the demand for services, charity leaders and fundraisers say.
By LISA SCHOHL and Julian Wyllie
Ethics, Mental Health, and a Turn Away From Conventional Fundraising Wisdom: Conference Notebook
At the Association of Fundraisers annual meeting this week, speakers focused on the need to enhance awareness of professional standards and the challenges of dealing with anxiety, stress, and other issues in the fundraising office.
By Emily Haynes and LISA SCHOHL
A Model for Expanding Monthly Giving
Charity: Water adapted a strategy created for startups that offer subscription services to attract monthly donors, keep them engaged, and motivate them to recruit others.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
How to Identify Donors With the Greatest Potential to Give
A college fundraising executive uses a data-driven strategy to zero in on supporters who can make large gifts and build strong ties with them.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
How to Thank Donors — and Bring Them Closer to Your Cause
Fundraisers share tips to help you make your supporters feel valued, get them more involved, and inspire their loyalty.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
9 Ways to Stand Out From the Competition at Year’s End
Experts share pointers to help you fine-tune your fundraising strategy and maximize revenue this giving season.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor