Spring Forward: 5 Ways to Advance Your Fundraising Now
How to convert pandemic donors to annual donors, plan hybrid outdoor events, and more.
By Rachel Cyrulnik
Contributor
North Carolina State U.’s Giving Day Yields Record $58 Million
Fundraisers emphasized matching grants and fast — sometimes personalized — donor acknowledgments during the university’s second giving day in six months.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Host Engaging Virtual Events
It’s unlikely that virtual events will fully replace in-person events after it’s safe to gather indoors again, but fundraisers expect some events to remain online. We spoke to fundraisers, event planners, and consultants who explain how to make them special.
Foundation Helps Nonprofits Boost Social-Media Fundraising With Expertise and Matching Grants
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund offered grantees crash courses in how to use Twitter and Facebook to boost fundraising. The results for nonprofits, such as the Jacksonville Humane Society, were impressive.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Events in Which Donors Raise Money From Friends Saw Steep Revenue Declines in 2020
With social gatherings banned or curtailed for much of last year, just four of the top 30 athletic and other large-scale fundraising campaigns managed to outpace their 2019 revenue.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
A Checklist for Virtual Event Presenters
First impressions matter — even if they’re virtual. Catalyst, a nonprofit dedicated to workplace equity for women, created a checklist for speakers at its virtual events.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
7 Tips For Hosting Better Virtual Fundraising Events
Fundraisers expect the bulk of their events to continue happening online as the Covid-19 pandemic stretches on. The Chronicle asked experts what they learned about hosting virtual events in 2020 and how to make them even more successful in the year ahead. Plus, a checklist for virtual-event presenters.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Fundraising Campaigns Move Forward Despite Pandemic Disruption
The pandemic has led to changes in campaign timelines, fundraising priorities, and of course, how fundraisers ask for the major gifts that are critical to helping nonprofits of all kinds — aid groups, arts organizations, and others — reach ambitious goals. Experts believe some of these changes may stick around in the years to come.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Virtual Events Helped Charities Meet Fundraising Goals
In a new survey, 42 percent of respondents said their charity will hold an event in 2021 that features both in-person and online activities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
As GivingTuesday Nears, It’s Time to Drop the Donor-Fatigue Myth
Donors are poised to give more during this time of crisis. Nonprofits can tap their generosity by explaining their needs and diversifying who receives their appeals.
By Woodrow Rosenbaum
Contributor
Virtual Events Have Gotten Mixed Results
Some nonprofits have used digital gatherings to win donations and attract new supporters. Others, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, say the benefits don’t justify the time and work involved.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Without Big Events, a Ronald McDonald House Charity Learns to Reach New Donors Online
Despite some online fundraising success, the Chicago area nonprofit expects at least a 25 percent shortfall in fundraising revenue this year.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
With Safaris on Hold, a Conservation Nonprofit Restarts Small In-Person Events
For the last 20 years, the African Wildlife Foundation’s safari program has helped it connect with high-net-worth donors and prospective board members. With travel ground to a halt, the group is staying connected with supporters through virtual and small in-person events.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Houston Symphony Turns to Fundraising to Help Make Up for Lost Ticket Sales
The orchestra is slowly letting audience members return to the concert hall to watch weekly livestream concerts in person. But the chief fundraiser worries the election might drown out the orchestra’s year-end fundraising drive.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Small Online Fundraising Events Gain Popularity
Big virtual galas are giving way to small, low-cost events that are helping groups build ties to supporters, raise money, and provide intimate connections to the mission for big and small donors alike.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
New Membership Group Aims to Give Women Fundraisers of Color a Seat at the Table
Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy aims to create a national gathering place for women of color to find mentorship, networking, and career advancement, among other resources.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence