Best Advice and Trends for Making Donors Happy
See a roundup of The Chronicle’s reporting in 2014 on the thinking of top philanthropists, where we uncover some surprising things that get their attention.
The Hottest Fundraising Tactics and Trends of the Last Year
From complex big-data “relationship mapping” to basic messaging strategies, here’s a roundup of The Chronicle’s most sought-after advice in 2014 for getting more cash from existing donors and finding new ones. Also, advice on fundraising careers.
Network for Good Charts 13% Leap in Year-End Charity Donations
Donations to more than 10,000 nonprofits that use the payment platform were boosted by particularly strong giving during the final hours of the year, with $9.9-million in charitable donations arriving on December 31.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Jeb Bush Gives Up Nonprofit Posts as He Eyes White House Run
In the latest signal of his presidential aspirations, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is giving up all of his corporate and nonprofit board memberships, including leadership of his high-profile education foundation, The Washington Post and The New York Times report.
Obama Foundation Signals Concern With Chicago Library Bids
The nonprofit group charged with establishing the Obama presidential library has raised red flags about proposals from two universities in his hometown, potentially putting New York’s Columbia University in the driver’s seat for the project, the Chicago Tribune and the Associated Press write.
Dustin Moskovitz and Cari Tuna Set to Ramp Up Giving in 2015
The Facebook co-founder and his wife will announce their first major donations in early 2015 after spending three years developing their philanthropic strategy, The Washington Post writes in a profile of the billionaire couple.
Salesforce’s Benioff Takes Lead in Pushing Tech Giving
BusinessWeek profiles Internet billionaire Marc Benioff and his highly public campaign to make Silicon Valley more synonymous with philanthropy, focusing on the Salesforce CEO’s efforts in the San Francisco area.
Controversial Head of Stalled Pa. Museum Project Forced Out
The longtime chief executive of the planned National Museum of Industrial History left the organization Wednesday under an agreement with the state attorney general’s office, which has been investigating the project’s finances, reports The Morning Call of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley Express-Times.
Only 43 percent of supporters are giving a second time, so many groups are putting a lot of money into finding replacements.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Biggest Gifts of Year Topped by New $1-Billion Foundation
Ralph Wilson Jr., the late owner of the Buffalo Bills, left a major bequest to his fund in a year when multibillionaires continued to make huge gifts, including many to advance science and one to aid New York parks.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor