How to Use Data to Boost Giving
Tell a story, and present information that matters to donors in a format that’s easy to understand.
By Rebecca Koenig
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PayPal Lawsuit Shows a ‘Wild West’ Reality in 3rd-Party Online Fundraising
A donor has sued the company over donations she made in 2016 that have not reached the intended nonprofit groups.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Baltimore Foundation Turns to Local Consultants to Reach the People It Serves
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has gathered a group of eight young black men and women to produce a report on youth unemployment in the city.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Grants Roundup: Google.org Commits $11.5 Million for Criminal-Justice Reform
Other notable awards include $65 million from the Wyss Foundation for parks and conservation work in Africa.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Grant Makers Give Money Fast to Challenge Trump Policies
A sense of urgency on issues like immigration and racial and gender justice is prompting progressive foundations and community funds to back new programs and speed up spending.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Grants Roundup: Citi Takes Jobs Program Global; Lilly Backs Vietnam Memorial Expansion
The Citi Foundation commits another $100 million to its career-training Pathways to Progress effort, and the Lilly Endowment gives $10 million to help build an education center at the Washington monument to Vietnam veterans.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Grocery Mogul Makes a $100 Million Statement With Education Gift
At a time when many philanthropists are focusing on charter schools and vouchers, Texas billionaire Charles Butt is investing in his state’s public schools.
By Rebecca Koenig
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5 Ways to Raise Money When Donors Are Consumed by Nonstop News
Don’t give up just because your cause isn’t the topic of the moment.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Google Alumna Helps Hillel Raise Millions to Build Staff
The Jewish campus nonprofit is plowing grants and donations into better recruitment, higher salaries, and more opportunities for employee education.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Grants Roundup: National Christian Foundation Donates Mass. School Campus
Other notable awards include $8 million for Onward Israel and $4 million for education programs at Lincoln Center.
By Rebecca Koenig
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