How to Use Your Group’s History to Help Communicate Your Mission
Watch the recording of a discussion about researching your group’s past and presenting it in a compelling way.
Millennials Are Drawn to Companies That Offer Chances to Volunteer
New research finds that young employees want an array of ways to give through their employers, including donating their time.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Charities Like Facebook for Rallying Support but Not Much for Fundraising
Only a small number of groups have raised more than a few thousand dollars through the social network.
By TOM HELD
Contributor
Power to the People: Companies Hand Grant Decisions to Employees
Silicon Valley companies LinkedIn and VMware find a new recruiting tool in letting employees distribute thousands to charities.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Luring Money From Business: Advice From Corporate Grant Makers
Enlist somebody who understands the company you want to court and find out what engages the corporation’s employees.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Corporate Profits Surge but Cash Donations Creep Up Only 3%
Production donations shot up by 23 percent but were the only bright spot in The Chronicle’s study of donations at 70 of America’s biggest companies.
By Ben Gose and Sarah Frostenson
Facebook’s Pros and Cons for Nonprofits
The network helps groups get data on potential donors and persuade them to act on behalf of a cause.
Surge of Remainder Trusts Seen as Baby Boomers Age
The approach could regain popularity as a result of tax changes and rising income.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Giving Circles Popular With Minorities and Younger Donors, Says Study
Groups that pool donations offer entry-level philanthropy opportunities, says researcher.
By TOM HELD
Contributor
Video: Foundations Reveal What They Look For in Grant Proposals
Skip the complicated language, understand the grant maker’s goals, and explain what your group hopes to learn.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor