FUNDRAISING & GIVING RESOURCES
How to Skyrocket Donations This Summer
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Annabel Maw, Marketing Communications Manager at JotForm Reaching donation goals is always top of mind for nonprofits. But it’s no secret that achieving these goals can be stressful — a lot of time, strategy, and...
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Why Micro-Donations Are the Future of Fundraising
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Gary Wohlfeill It’s no secret that large gifts from high-wealth donors are important to nonprofit sustainability. But what about your super motivated supporters who don’t have the disposable income to donate month after...
A Meaningful Sustainable Finance Commitment
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mary S. Wenzel Why Wells Fargo believes that transparency and disclosure are critical components of a meaningful sustainable finance commitment The notion of Sustainable Finance has been around for some time. It is generally...
The Overhead Ratio Mindset
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ron Sellers For years, charity watchdog organizations have provided consumers with information on the financial efficiency of donor-supported organizations. Their focus on overhead ratios (the proportion of spending that...
Being a Strategic Partner to Corporations: From Finding a Match for Long-term Relationships
It’s important to consider if relationship development with corporations will lead to a beneficial partnership for both parties. CECP offers some guiding questions on approaching corporate funders and determining if they are a right match for your nonprofit.
What to Know Before Applying for a Grant
The Johnson Scholarship Foundation shares some pieces of knowledge they wish every grantee to know before applying for a grant.
Impact of Mobile on Charitable Giving
Charitable giving through mobile devices allows for supporters to donate to their favorite organizations at their convenience, with the assurance that their funds are safe.
Capacity Challenges of the Arts
The arts are integral to healthy and vibrant communities. Arts organizations need to focus on those investments that build capacity and funders of the arts need to support capacity initiatives through multi-year funding commitment and including administrative overhead in project funding.
What the Great Artists Can Teach Philanthropy in a World of Disruption and Uncertainty
Artists provide a surprising, yet rich resource, and art-making, as a paradigmatic framework, has practical application that stretches beyond the studio walls.
A Bridge Leading Somewhere
Bridge funding grants—with their varying characteristics and purposes—are an opportunity for funder and grantee to deepen a relationship and work towards a common goal.
Cause Shopping: The Emergence of Online Auctions
Online auctions can be a way to amplify your organization’s ability to raise money.
Reveal Experts within Your Organization Using a Simple Tool
Disseminating expertise already inside your organization greatly improves performance.