$45-Million Gift Boosts Arts at Southern Methodist U.
The Meadows Foundation, a longtime donor to Southern Methodist University, is giving another $45 million to support the campus’s Meadows Museum and Meadows School of the Arts, reports The Dallas Morning News.
A Gift Agreement Form from the University of Texas System
Agreements for prominent naming opportunities require involvement of higher-level stakeholders.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Author Says Feasibility Studies for Capital Campaigns Are a Waste
A nonprofit official calls them the “crack cocaine of nonprofit consulting” in a book that is sure to draw controversy.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Don’t Let Others Define Your Mission
Kohl Crecelius, co-founder of the nonprofit Krochet Kids International, has tips on saying no to donors and keeping your focus.
By Kohl Crecelius
Contributor
How I Caught the Fundraising Bug
A consultant and author recalls botching his first “ask” but then falling in love with his new career.
By Marc A. Pitman
Contributor
How Universities Are Bringing Millennial Alumni Into the Giving Fold
Many colleges are deciding that forging closer connections now is the best bet for the future.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
David Geffen Donates $100 Million to Renovate Avery Fisher Hall
The concert hall will be named after the music mogul, reports The New York Times, a move made possible after Mr. Fisher’s family gave up naming rights four months ago.
Shrinking Capital Campaigns Pays Off for 2 Hospitals
Getting rid of ambitious drives is helping to reduce fundraiser turnover in addition to raising just as much, if not more, money.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Donors are pouring money into parks, including the National Mall. The results are often stunning, but is it the job of private money to spruce up public spaces?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Nonprofit New to Galas Finds Its Way—With Help From Man’s Best Friend
The Morris Animal Foundation has seen its dog-friendly event in Knoxville, Tenn., more than double in size in four years.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Getting Started With Planned Gifts
Key concepts, ideas, and resources to help your organization set up a planned-giving program.
5 Things to Do Before Your First Meeting With a Major-Gift Prospect
A checklist of how to prepare for that important first appointment.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Plan and Put On a Fundraising Gala
Here’s what to consider when your nonprofit is thinking about holding a classic fundraising event.
The Basics of Meeting with Big Donors
Veteran fundraisers and consultants offer their advice on what to do, when, and where.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Personalized Letter Helps Fraternity Keep High-Level Donors
Special invitations to join a giving society yield results for an academic group.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Template to Help Charities Develop Gift Agreements
The Partnership for Philanthropic Planning offers a model of what to include in a legal agreement for an endowment gift.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor