How One Nonprofit Justified Its Project Budget to a Grant Maker
The Stapleton Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities clearly defined how it arrived at the cost to build a new website in a grant proposal to the Aetna Foundation.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How a Charity Made the Most of a Celebrity Supporter’s TV Appearance — After Years of Patience
The Fistula Foundation maximized a comedian’s decision to donate his winnings from Jeopardy.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How Grant Makers Can Help Charities Beyond Giving Money
Foundation representatives can sit on committees, write letters of support, and more.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How a Nonprofit Motivated Staff to Give to a Capital Campaign
Getting executives, employees, and board members to donate, a Philadelphia hospital generated buzz and then momentum among donors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Personal Experience Motivates Giving to Women’s Causes, Study Finds
Less than 15 percent of donors target areas that impact women and girls, according to research by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University’s Lilly School.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
How to Appeal to Gay and Lesbian Donors
Here is a collection of Chronicle resources to help nonprofits better understand gay and lesbian causes and challenges.
6 Ways to Evaluate Personal Risk Before Joining a Nonprofit Board
An insurance expert suggests ways to assess your risk of liability before accepting the role of nonprofit trustee.
How to Attract Donations for a Matching Gift
Experts offer advice on setting a plan of action for challenge gifts, involving the board, telling your story, and approaching potential donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How — and Why — to Keep Jargon Out of Fundraising Appeals
Eliminate words and phrases that trip up donors in your direct mail, emails, and other fundraising pitches.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
12 Ways to Be Sure Your Board Is Active and Committed to Your Cause
Steps any nonprofit can take to involve its trustees more fully in fundraising and governance.
By Susan Schaefer and Bob Wittig