Fundraising During the Corona Outbreak: Answers to 5 Pressing Questions
Trying to decide if you should to cancel an event? Wondering what to say to donors, how to stay connected, or whether to ask for money? Here’s advice to guide you.
Nonprofits Seek $60 Billion Federal Aid Package
A letter endorsed by more than 50 nonprofit groups says that many charities will face a substantial strain due to increased demand for services.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Why I’m Leaving the Nonprofit World
A leader of color says organizations should rethink their operations — and give more say to people closest to the mission.
By Sylvia Kim
Contributor
Nonprofits Struggle to Balance Providing Services and Protecting Employees
The demand for food, medical services, domestic-violence assistance, and other aid is likely to spike because of the coronavirus crisis. Figuring out how to respond and still keep workers safe is hard, especially when charities face an uncertain financial future.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
What We Have Learned From Crises and Can Use in Coronavirus Age
Most important: Reach out to big donors now because those who feel ignored sometimes stop giving altogether when the economy and the situation around the world brightens.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grant Maker Responses for Nonprofits in Need Vary Widely
The Ford Foundation is easing restrictions on many of its existing grants. Other foundations have set up rapid response funds, while some are taking a wait-and-see approach.
By MICHAEL THEIS and Alex Daniels
Nonprofit Advocacy Groups Praise House Coronavirus Bill
Trump has indicated he will sign the bill, but the legislation faces an uncertain fate this week in the Senate, where some Republicans are expressing concerns about various provisions.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Bread for the World Picks New CEO (Transitions)
Also, Save the Children U.S. names two top executives, and the longtime leaders of the Arthur M. Blank Family and Coleman foundations are retiring.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Update: Association of Fundraising Professionals Joins NTEN and SXSW in Canceling Its Conference
AFP was among the last holdouts among major philanthropy organizations holding conferences this spring. Many organizers are offering refunds or virtual alternatives.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Giving Tuesday Keeps Growing, Early Reports Say
Charities are still crunching their numbers, but the day devoted to philanthropy offers bright signs for the rest of 2018.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Coronavirus ‘Rapid Response’ Funds Proliferate as Threat Grows
Also, a coalition of 30 national nonprofits and charity advocacy groups is urging Congress to include nonprofits in any stimulus package enacted in response to the coronavirus.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Coronavirus Is Hard on Nonprofits That Rely on Events
Some nonprofit watchers are pushing foundations to help fill the revenue gaps, while others urge nonprofits to come up with alternative events that will keep donors on board.
By Emily Haynes and dan.parks
As Coronavirus Threat Continues, Experts Tell Nonprofits to Shore Up Reserves
Nobody knows whether the economy will face as deep a struggle as it did in 2008, a year when charitable giving plunged 5.7 percent, but nonprofit experts say it’s time to be ready.
By dan.parks, Emily Haynes and Maria Di Mento
Also, the global organization Pact has hired an international consultant as its next president and CEO, and Americares has named its new top fundraiser.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Consultants Fear Coronavirus Will Hurt Fundraising, Survey Shows
Preliminary results of a survey by the Nonprofit Alliance also show that one third of fundraising consultants are advising their clients to prepare for the financial impact of the virus.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Tex. Women’s Foundation Goes All In on ‘Gender-Lens Investing’
The move has already caught the eye of two longtime donors: Lisa Simmons and Serena Simmons Connelly contributed $10.5 million to a new donor-advised fund with the foundation, in recognition of the foundation’s commitment to impact investing.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence