Creativity for a Cause — and for a Living
The entrepreneurial model of Art Enables gives people with disabilities the opportunity to market their work and earn an income.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
As the Association of Fundraising Professionals kicks off its ethics month, our opinion pages turn to tough questions facing donors, grant makers, and development professionals.
A Tricky Balance: Making Museums More Inclusive Without Demonizing Wealthy Patrons
Contradictions in the response by Darren Walker, head of the Ford Foundation, demonstrate the tensions facing many people in philanthropy.
By WILLIAM SCHAMBRA
Contributor
How to Incorporate Text Messaging Into Your Fundraising
Nonprofit officials and development consultants offer advice on how organizations can use text messaging to bring in donations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Color of Change’s Bitter Feud With Facebook
The clash has gotten ugly at times as the president of Color of Change has pushed the social-media giant to curb online harassment of black activists and take down inflammatory posts by white nationalists.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
MIT Scandal Exposes a Crisis of Ethics at All Nonprofits
At too many charities, we value donations over everything else. If fundraisers don’t work to improve the situation, we face loss of trust from donors and possible government regulation.
By Assistant Vice President At Kees
Contributor
Impact Investing Plays an Important Role in TechSoup’s Growth Campaign
The organization seeks both gifts and debt investments in its $11.5 million drive to expand technology services to nonprofits.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Crowdsourced List of Museum Salaries Goes Viral, Exposing Pay Inequities
An idea that came up at a happy hour earlier this year prompted an informal information-gathering project that has drawn a worldwide response.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Outspoken Donor Says Philanthropy Must Change — Both Fundraisers and Donors
Lisa Greer offers straight talk about the mistakes fundraisers make in approaching donors and her frustration with board members who don’t make charitable gifts.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
You’ve Got Snail Mail: Charities Experiment With Fundraising Through USPS Informed Delivery Service
The free U.S. Postal Service tool sends emails to those who subscribe that preview the mail they’ll receive that afternoon. Some nonprofits are exploring how to use this service to attract donations.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How to Attract Corporate Support for a Gala
Consider all the ways your nonprofit interacts with companies and customize sponsorship deals
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence