Trends in Gala Fundraising and Tips for Putting Them to Use
Technology, sneakers, social media, and storytelling are changing—and improving—the decades-old gala formula.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
How to Know if it’s Time to Fire an Employee
It’s one of the hardest, most stressful things you may have to do. Here are five situations in which it may be necessary.
By Pratichi Shah
Contributor
A Sample Gift Agreement From the University of Texas at Austin
The university tries to limit the number of times donors have to sign their name, and prefers to make the signing an in-person event.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Schedule: Deadlines for Working With a Direct-Mail Company
The requirements and timeline for sending a solicitation to donors with help from a company specializing in the process.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Finding the Best Donors Through Data Cooperatives
Donor-sharing services have reshaped acquisition in the last five years.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
A startup charity in suburban Texas looks high, low, and wide for its first supporters.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Tips for Building a Successful Monthly Giving Program
A nonprofit consultant offers advice on setting a minimum donation, preferred payment options, and more.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Setting Up a Donor Retention Program
Where to start when considering a serious effort to retain your supporters year after year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Important Terms and Concepts for Monthly Giving Programs
Learn about conversion, electronic-funds transfer, and other lingo you’ll need to know.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Important Terms to Understand About Donor Acquisition
Key phrases and concepts for finding new donors.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor