Unrealistic Fundraising Expectations Are Causing Stress. Here’s How to Set More Practical Goals.
It’s crucial to consider past fundraising, collaborate in goal setting, remember that fundraising is a long-term project, and — especially important right now — factor in the economy.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Alvin Herring Will Depart Next Spring as Executive Director of Faith in Action
Also, the Dallas Foundation has appointed an interim CEO, and Jack Anderson, who helped shape the reach and mission of the Joyce Foundation, has died.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
6 Ways Nonprofits Can Take Action Amid Economic Uncertainty
Leaders should analyze finances, collaborate when possible, and communicate clearly and frequently with stakeholders, among other steps to steady a nonprofit’s course through choppy economic waters.
By Michelle Legaspi Sánchez
Contributor
Philanthropy’s Divisions Reflect America’s Politics — Not Its People
Nonprofits and foundations have spent weeks debating and deconstructing an essay on pluralism that most Americans wouldn’t bat an eye at. That kind of response raises questions about how the social sector can ever succeed at healing the nation’s divides.
By Chris Stackaruk
Contributor
Biden Economic Adviser Joins Arnold Ventures; Giving Compass Names New CEO
Also, the Central Indiana Community Foundation and the Indianapolis Foundation have chosen new leaders to replace Brian Payne, who is retiring after leading both groups for 23 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Opinion | Corrected: Stand Together’s Call for Philanthropic Pluralism Rings Hollow
Koch umbrella organization has done far more to create polarization than cure it, says the head of the nonprofit UnKoch My Campus.
Tips for Segmenting Donors and Tailoring Your Outreach — to Raise More
Getting this right takes good donor data, a smart strategy, and time. But the most important thing is to try, experts say.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
House Republican budget proposals over the debt ceiling threaten many programs put in place by FDR and his vice president, Henry A. Wallace. The answer, say their grandsons, is to support social movements that hold those in power accountable.
New Tool Aims to Help Fundraising Teams Improve Diversity
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education created the assessment to help university development departments take stock of their diversity and inclusion efforts, but any nonprofit with a fundraising team can use it.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How the Ford Foundation Helped Grantees With an Unusual Problem: a Surge of Cash
Staff burnout, lack of clarity about an organization’s values, and the pace of hiring are among the challenges that prompted nonprofit leaders inundated with surprise gifts to turn to consultants — and one another.
By Sono Motoyama
Contributor
Opinion|Philanthropy Roundtable Objects to Characterization of its Work in Recent Op-ed
Critique of recent philanthropic pluralism essay is not an accurate portrayal of group’s focus and mission, says one Roundtable leader.
California Wellness Foundation Promotes Richard Tate to CEO
Also, the Cleveland Foundation has named Lillian Kuri to succeed Ronn Richard as its leader, and the National Gallery of Art will install a new administrator in July.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Opinion|Thanking Donors is Not Drudgery
Showing gratitude to those who support nonprofits is a critical task that shouldn’t be relegated to a chatbot.
Opinion | We Still Have A Lot to Learn About What Pluralism Means to the Philanthropic Field
The leader of the New Pluralists calls for continuing dialogue to better understand what pluralism is and what it isn’t — and why embracing it is so important for philanthropy.
Race, Shakespeare, and a Theater’s Fight to Survive
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director — the first person of color in the role — departs amid criticism that her plan to save the American theater drove away donors and patrons. Supporters say bias and racism marred her tenure.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How Cleveland Foundation’s Leader Has Worked to Revitalize the City’s Economy
Ronn Richard, who is retiring from the fund, says one key to success has been hiring foundation staff from the business world — and using the organization’s clout and assets to revive troubled neighborhoods.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations