Nonprofits Look to Hedge Against the Influence of Big Donors
Other hot topics at the AFP ICON Conference: A.I.'s impact on fundraising and building strong ties with donors
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Advice to Keep Tough Conversations Civil
A primer for the nonprofit professional who has to keep things cool even when temperatures are rising.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising: the Potential Benefits and Drawbacks of Data
Speakers at the DRIVE conference debated the use of artificial intelligence.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Are We Getting Back to Normal? New Reports Forecast Fundraising Growth
Philanthropy will grow an inflation-adjusted 4.2 percent in 2024 and 3.9 percent in 2025, researchers predict.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Midlevel Donors Offer Fundraisers a Huge Opportunity Amid Declines in Giving
A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
After Pandemic Bump, Walk Fundraising Events Simmer, and More Research
Nonprofits that hold fundraising events should do more to get participants raising money, according to a new report from the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
UNCF CEO Talks Fundraising Success With Donors Big and Small
Michael Lomax says a recent $100 million grant will jump-start the group’s effort to build a pooled endowment for its 37 member HBCUs.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?
Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Fundraising Talent Is a Terrible Thing to Waste: UNCF Starts New Training Institute
A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How Letting a Super Supporter Take the Reins Helped a College Raise Money, Reach New Donors
The donor organized an interactive mystery play to teach people about public health — and she invited people in her network to take part.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising