5 Tips for Writing a Better Fundraising Job Description
Nonprofit consultants and executive-search professionals share their advice for writing a strong job description for your next open position.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Budget Template for a Fundraising Event
New York Cares shared this blank budget spreadsheet for a gala event.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Annual Tax Letter for Your Monthly Donors
Use this model to craft a letter to monthly donors that they can use as a record for claiming a charitable tax deduction.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
An Evidence Framework to Improve Nonprofit Program Results
Learn five ways your organization can generate better data-based evidence of the effectiveness of its programs.
Saving Rosie the Riveter’s Factory and Salvaging a Capital Campaign
Accustomed to raising money from a small group of loyalists, the Michigan Aerospace Foundation reaches donors across the country by embracing the cultural icon.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Basic Legal Considerations Before Launching a Planned-Giving Program
An attorney for nonprofits offers advice.
By Erin Bradrick
Contributor
A Simple Test Helps Human-Rights Campaign Raise Money From Social Media
Looking to get rid of some water bottles, the nonprofit learned more than it expected about the group’s Facebook and Twitter followers.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Checklist for Starting a Sustainer Program
The public-media organization shared its list of must-haves for a monthly-giving program.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Hosting an Online Fundraising Event: The ‘What If’ Checklist
Scenarios to prepare for when planning an online fundraising event or giving day.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Sample Bequest Language for Donors to Include in a Will
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning provides examples of how to phrase the designation of several types of bequests.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor