Gay-Rights Group Turns Activists Into Donors
The Human Rights Campaign used sophisticated data tools to figure out who among its activists to ask for money.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
An Alliance Protects Local Waters Worldwide From Pollution
More than 200 groups have adopted a hands-on style of environmentalism to galvanize communities to protect rivers and streams.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Tips for Hosting a Successful Fundraising Blitz
Watch the recording of a live video discussion on running a “money bomb” campaign to attract new supporters.
How to Use Tumblr to Get Your Nonprofit Noticed by Potential Donors
Watch the recording of a live video tutorial on how nonprofits are using Tumblr: for fundraising, for blogs, as a website, and more.
Calif. Nonprofit Teaches City Dwellers How to Be Backyard Beekeepers
As bee populations collapse, a California couple is guiding local efforts to promote small-scale beekeeping for pollinating local plants.
By TOM HELD
Contributor
How Nonprofits Use Crowdfunding to Attract Support of All Kinds
Founders of two crowdfunding platforms say groups use the method to raise money not only from individuals but also from businesses—and to bring in volunteers.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
How Nonprofits Are Using Google Hangout
View a video discussion on how to use Google Hangout to get feedback and ideas from the people you serve.
E-Readers Bring Magic to Thousands of Kids in Poor Parts of Africa
The nonprofit Worldreader distributes Kindles and electronic books, providing access to stories for pleasure and instructional materials to students in nine countries.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
How to Get Celebrities Involved in Your Cause
Watch a discussion on how top organizations persuade celebrities to help raise money and promote their missions.
Global Charity Improves Life for the Poor as It Restores Historic Muslim Sites
Besides making physical improvements to cultural sites, the Aga Kahn Development Network tries to meet the social needs of people in neighboring communities.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
Extending the Power of Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday’s founder says he and his colleagues are looking for ways to inspire charitable giving year-round.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Offbeat Productions Bring New Patrons to Theater Center
The Denver Center Theatre Company used a foundation grant to create a successful program that uses texting, video, and gaming devices to attract young people.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How Crowdfunding Sites Could Be Better
Sites that raise lots of small gifts online are bringing in billions for charities, but they have drawbacks. Here’s how they could help nonprofits and donors more.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
How to Use a Website Tracking Tool to Improve Fundraising
Watch a half-hour tutorial and discussion about analyzing how people use your website.
Learn About Fundraising Apps That Will Make Your Life Easier
View a video discussion to find out how technology can help streamline your fundraising tasks.
Writing Program Helps Students Learn to Lead and Go on to College
Workshops in a former Massachusetts mill town train young people to write and inspire them to go to college and become leaders.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor