6 Ways Nonprofits Can Take Action Amid Economic Uncertainty
Leaders should analyze finances, collaborate when possible, and communicate clearly and frequently with stakeholders, among other steps to steady a nonprofit’s course through choppy economic waters.
By Michelle Legaspi Sánchez
Contributor
Tips for Segmenting Donors and Tailoring Your Outreach — to Raise More
Getting this right takes good donor data, a smart strategy, and time. But the most important thing is to try, experts say.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Bonuses Can Help Nonprofits Stretch Budgets and Retain Fundraisers
Workplace culture plays a crucial role in how well incentive compensation works to draw in potential hires.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How to Move DEI Strategy From Paper to Practice
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are daunting and hard to implement, but creating — putting into action — a formal strategy can help your organization gain real traction.
By Michael K. Allio
Contributor
How to Avoid Turf Wars When Raising Money From Wealthy Families
How to deal with donors after a divorce, raising money from relatives of a longtime donor, and more.
By Isa Catto
Contributor
How Some Fundraisers Are Using ChatGPT Technology to Do Their Jobs Better
The chatbot can automate mundane, time-consuming tasks like writing social-media posts, drafting thank-you notes to donors, and completing grant applications.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Fridays Off? Fewer Meetings? 10 Tips for Nonprofits to Test a 4-Day Week
How groups have squeezed their work — and impact — into schedules that aren’t Monday through Friday
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
10 Steps to Find and Prioritize Prospective Donors in a Volatile Economy
Four seasoned prospect-research professionals share ways to zero in on your best opportunities in 2023 — and strengthen your nonprofit over the long term.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Is it Time for a Career Change? Here’s a Tool to Help You Decide
If you are thinking about making a professional move, here’s an exercise that can help you get started and gain clarity. Plus, read about burnout on the job and the grinding hunt for staff.
By JOAN GARRY
Contributor
Discussions About How to Raise Money in an Uncertain Economy Pull in Fundraisers at AFP Meeting
Topics included planned giving, donor-advised funds, and new research into ways to retain donors and boost their giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising