Warning Signs Emerge for Fundraisers in Latest Economic Reports
While overall growth remains strong, consumer confidence fell, the stock market was flat, and unemployment remains stuck well above pre-pandemic levels.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
The Pandemic Accelerated the Growth of Midlevel Fundraising Programs
During the crisis, midlevel programs increased online communications significantly. Going forward, fundraisers will need to recalibrate how much emphasis to put on digital, direct mail, and in-person events.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards $150 Million to Carnegie Mellon U.
Also, Cisco has committed $50 million to offer scholarships to students at historically Black colleges and universities, and the Annenberg Foundation has given a challenge grant of $25 million to protect wild cougars in Los Angeles.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Many fundraisers were pleasantly surprised by the continued support they got from attendees and sponsors of virtual events last year. As they tiptoe toward gathering in person, some wonder whether the donors will follow.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Children’s Hospital Receives $25 Million, and Dartmouth Lands $20 Million for DEI in STEM Fields
Plus, the University of California at San Diego Health and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum both received large gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
CDC Official Will Join Skoll Foundation; Schwab Charitable Names Its Next President
Also, the former CEO of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research is returning to its helm.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
As Pandemic Eases, College Fundraisers Are Optimistic About Meeting Goals
But when it comes to fundraisers’ plans to return to the office, leaders and lower-level fundraisers are not on the same page.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Why I Use the NRA as a Case Study for How Nonprofits Shouldn’t Operate
The National Rifle Association keeps getting itself into trouble by flouting the best practices all nonprofits should follow.
By Elizabeth Schmidt
Contributor
New Asian American Foundation Aims to Shift Narratives, Curb Hate Crimes, and Promote Change
Sonal Shah, president of the new organization, says that for too long Asian Americans have been made to feel like outsiders in their own country. With $1 billion in cash or pledges and counting, the group hopes to change that.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Fundraisers will no longer be judged by the gifts they bring in. The organization hopes the changes will lead to more authentic relationships with donors and less burnout for development staff.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor