S.C. Museum’s Fundraising Holds Strong During Closure
The Gibbes Museum of Art offers lessons on how it kept the cash flowing while an entire facility is closed for renovations.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Muscular Dystrophy Association Drops Storied Telethon
Citing "the new realities of television viewing and philanthropic giving,” the charity announced Friday that it is ending its tradition of televised fundraising epitomized by the iconic annual Labor Day telethon long hosted by Jerry Lewis, USA Today and the Associated Press report.
Take-Action Buttons Turn News Readers Into Activists
Foundations and other organizations are supporting creative efforts that make it easy for journalists to steer people to charities worth supporting.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Charities Ignore Donor Preferences, Study Says
Nonprofits often categorize donors only by how much they give rather than how they like to communicate with charities, resulting in ineffective appeals.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
HBO’s ‘Vice’ Report Slams Aid Efforts in Haiti
Less than one penny per aid dollar goes to Haitian organizations and businesses, according to an investigation by the cable channel’s Vice program.
Trillions of Dollars on the Line as U.N. Weighs New Goals
Nonprofits shift into high gear with efforts to elevate public attention and seal major commitments to address global poverty, hunger, and other issues.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Online Revenue Surges 13% for Nonprofits, Study Says
Small groups raised an average of $124.12 for every 1,000 fundraising messages, compared with $25.40 for large groups.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Nonprofits Lose an Average of $15,000 a Year Due to Spam Filters, Study Says
Organizations could boost email fundraising revenue by 14 percent with some small changes.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Volunteer Week Includes Award for 14-Year-Old Vision-Impaired Nonprofit Founder
Recognition events and service opportunities will shine a spotlight on stories from the front lines of volunteerism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Rally Gen Z to Your Cause
Ditch gender stereotypes and communicate in “microbursts,” experts say.
March Madness Means Fundraising in Indianapolis and Louisville
The annual Brackets for Good tournament uses competition to inspire charitable donations.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
April Postal Increases Worry Nonprofit Magazine Publishers
Increases that could be as high as 16 percent may prompt publications like Consumer Reports to print less frequently.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Just-Launched Website Lets Ordinary People Give Away Corporations’ Money
Viewers to Volunteers will award points for engaging with content that can be used to direct corporate contributions to charity.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Women Vanish From N.Y. Ads in Clinton-Backed Cause Campaign
Images of women disappeared from billboards, posters, and other media around New York City Sunday as part of a campaign coordinated by the Bill, Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation to call attention to gender inequality, reports The New York Times.
Reaping Big Rewards by Doing the Unexpected
The nonprofit Share Our Strength doubled its revenue by putting money into building its brand. But to do that, it had to make a tough choice: Feed fewer children for a while to feed many more later.
By Bill Shore
Contributor
New Association Aims to Help Veterans Groups Provide Better Services
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations is designed to improve information-sharing and coordination among thousands of groups.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor