U. of Michigan Fundraisers Land Big Gifts Faster Thanks to Videos From Dean
Gift officers at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering use personalized messages to get the dean involved earlier in the cultivation process.
How One Nonprofit Formed a Planned-Giving Council and How You Can, Too
An advisory group can help manage bequests and planned gifts — and potentially build ties to wealthy prospective donors.
How Students Can Prepare for a Nonprofit Career
In her latest advice column, nonprofit expert Allison Fine answers a reader’s question about students who want to go right from college into work that benefits others. In a quandary about your career? Need tips on leadership? Ask Allison.
How One Group Created a Statement on Diversity and Equity
Americans for the Arts used a model document that spoke with authority without being rigid: the U.S. Constitution.
A Tool for Measuring Fundraising Efficiency
Evaluate your fundraising health by monitoring expenses, dependency on top donors, and what it costs you to raise a dollar.
Answers to Your Questions About State Fundraising Rules
A lawyer who represents charities answers some frequently asked questions about fundraising registration and complying with regulations.
5 Ways College Fundraisers Can Help Academics Attract Big Gifts
Development offices can help deans and professors overcome their aversion to raising money by taking it a step at a time, starting with understanding the academic mind-set.
Audio: How Colorado State Fundraisers Make Phone-athons Work
Listen to a mock fundraising call, and see guidelines and survey questions, for tips on how Colorado State University has boosted graduates’ giving by phone.
How to Pitch Your Nonprofit to the Media
Research, careful wording, and flexible timing can help you get a reporter’s attention.
4 Ways to Modernize a College Phone-athon Program
A top Colorado State fundraiser talks about how the university is using data analytics and a personal touch to keep money flowing in by phone.