Blockchain-Based Donation Platform Helps Donors Secure Their Data
GiveSafely aims to build trust in online giving — especially among younger donors — and address concerns people have about misuse of their personal data and potential hacks.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Ask an Expert: Tips for Cleaning Up a Donor Database
Create standard procedures and a data-entry guide — and make sure that future records are entered properly.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
5 Ways to Better Manage Your Donor Data
Experts share simple steps you can take to maintain your donor data well so you can boost your fundraising results over time.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Technology has helped charities scrambling to raise money and provide services in a suddenly altered world — in ways that could last for decades.
Internet Regulator Blocks Sale of Dot-Org Domain to Private-Equity Firm
The decision sent up a cheer among nonprofits and their advocacy groups, which feared the sale would lead to rapidly escalating fees and the potential for censorship.
By Dan Parks
Contributor
Charities Warned to Monitor Cybercrime
High-profile nonprofits often hire outside companies to identify online scams that misuse their names, but there are steps groups can take on their own to protect themselves.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Nonprofit Tech Firm Offers Covid Impact Tracker to Boost Giving and Volunteering
The data is gathered directly from local nonprofits, which enter information about canceled fundraising events and program-revenue disruptions.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Nonprofit Tech Outfits Offer Solutions During Pandemic
For issues relating to health care, education, counseling, and more, nonprofits that specialize in tech solutions are finding ways to adapt and serve new needs.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
What One Nonprofit Has Learned About Telework After a Bumpy Start
San Francisco Baykeeper has started video coffee hours and happy hours to stay connected as employees work from home.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
The executive directors of 11 major nonprofits released a letter at the Davos World Economic Forum calling on Icann’s board to block the sale just as Democratic members of the House and Senate opposed the sale, along with a coalition of charity regulators.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Workplace Giving at a Crossroads
New technology gives employees more choices. Will it be enough to stem declining participation?
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Facebook Gives Researchers Too Little Data to Complete Project, Donor Says
A foundation-supported partnership with the social-media giant to study the effects of social media on democracy has stalled because the scholars weren’t satisfied with the data Facebook provided, says John Arnold.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofits Prepare for Fight Over Future of Dot-Org Domain
Charities are deeply worried about the proposed sale of the infrastructure behind the internet’s dot-org domain to a for-profit company, saying it raises the potential for skyrocketing fees and censorship.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Facebook Rolls Out Fundraising Feature for Video-Game Livestreamers
Gamers who broadcast themselves playing can choose a charity for their viewers to support while they play.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
GoFundMe Expands Nonprofit Fundraising Offerings
Starting in November, the company will add new features, including stronger data capabilities and a donate button.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
How to Incorporate Text Messaging Into Your Fundraising
Nonprofit officials and development consultants offer advice on how organizations can use text messaging to bring in donations.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor