Case Study: Nonprofit Tries Rating the Value of Its Donors to Raise More Money
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind comes up with a score based on giving habits, involvement with the charity, how often donors communicate with the staff, and overall wealth.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
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
Google Tweaks Algorithm to Favor Mobile-Friendly Websites
The changes could motivate nonprofits to update their sites, experts say, and starting with fundraising pages makes sense.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
14 Ways to Improve Your Organization’s Online Security
Techbridge, which helps charities with security and other technology issues, explains the best use of firewalls, passwords, and more.
Cybersecurity for Charities: 1st Step Is Knowing How Very Vulnerable You Are
Tight budgets and lax attitudes leave organizations at risk, but low-cost strategies can make them safer.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Give Local America Aims to Multiply Success of Community Giving Days
The May 5 event brings community foundations and local nonprofits together for a fundraising marathon.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
HashtagCharity Looks to Connect Tech Pros With Nonprofits
A new company matches IT professionals with organizations that need their skills, a service that may be particularly helpful to smaller nonprofits.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Goodwill in Your Lobby? Giving Made Easy for City Dwellers
The Bay Area charity has rolled out its first fleet of sensor-equipped receptacles to make drop-off and pickup more efficient.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Dot-Org No Longer Sole Charity Identifier: Dot-NGO Arrives Today
The new system is designed to vet charities around the world and help donors find legitimate groups to support.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Program Gives Nonprofits a Cut of Tech-Firm Purchases
A charity’s new effort helps tech firms support local nonprofits by donating a percentage of their routine purchases, says The Boston Globe.
SXSW Awards Honor Community-Service Projects in Far-Flung Countries
Ten people are being recognized at the conference in Austin, Tex., for devoting their tech skills to improving people’s lives.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
7 Steps for Picking a New Donor Database
From determining your nonprofit’s needs to training staff, what you need to know about selecting new software — or staying with the database you already have.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Social-Media Stars Ascend as Top Partners for Nonprofits
Tyler Oakley is part of the growing crop of Internet sensations who present big opportunities, and big risks, for charities seeking to boost awareness and fundraising.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
A Questionnaire for Database Companies
Greenpeace USA used this questionnaire — which asks about methodology, staffing, rates, and timelines — during its search for a new donor database.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor