Most DAF Donors Make Unrestricted Gifts — but the Biggest Still Earmark Donations
Many donors give year-round, most accounts have a succession plan, and more than half support three or more charities, report finds.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Dogs, Octopuses, and Cash: Two TikTok Fundraising Success Stories
Animal organizations have turned to the popular video-sharing platform to connect with fans and raise money.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Has the Giving Crisis Reached the Point of No Return?
The giving crisis is finally beginning to hit nonprofits where it hurts — the pocketbook. But organizations are fighting to win back everyday donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity
Some tools suggest whom fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
5 Trends Fundraisers Need to Watch in 2024
Among the forces that will shape development this year: artificial intelligence, the explosion of DAFs, and the culture wars.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion
The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Donors of Color Declining; Improving Trust Could Help
The drop mirrors overall giving trends. Hispanic and Asian-American households had the biggest decreases.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
After Year of Down Giving, Charities Make Push for Big GivingTuesday
Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Tired of A.I. ‘Hype’? New Online Working Group Is Here to Help
GivingTuesday hopes the new platform will help put nonprofits’ questions and concerns on tech leaders’ radar.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Nonprofits That Can’t Offer All Employees Remote or Hybrid Work Still Have Options
Organizations are offering more time off, flexible scheduling, and other benefits to employees who need to work in-person.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising