The Baltimore Banner wants to attract more individual donors. Asking donors to host events where their friends and colleagues can learn about the organization has helped.
While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report.
Organizations whose missions are likely to be at risk in the new administration need to tell donors what they plan to do and how that will help, fundraising experts advise.
Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization’s own book circle.
In an experiment, asking donors to give a unit of charitable good, such as a month of meals for a refugee child, got bigger donations than asking for cash
Research data from nonprofits and donors in 2023 found a host of fundraising trends: even though there is a decline in donors, people are still generous. Young donors want to “make change” in the world.
Historically Black colleges and universities should build up their planned-giving programs and focus more on seeking federally funded grants, according to a panel discussion at the conference, which also described successful fundraising drives.
It’s challenging to focus on small-dollar contributors when you need money today — but experts say a broad base of support is key for nonprofits’ long-term health.