Giving to the Arts Holds Steady
The arrival of new data from Giving USA each year is an always an important moment for those of us who rely on philanthropic revenue to build and sustain our organizations. It’s a time when those who study charitable giving draw conclusions based on how much was given last year, from whom, and what culturalRead More Giving to the Arts Holds Steady
Giving USA 2019 Results – Giving Reaches Record-Breaking High, But Not Everyone Benefited
Do you feel like giving was up last year? Do you feel like it was down? Well, either way you could be right. According to the findings of Giving USA, 2018 was an uneven year for philanthropy, with some subsectors experiencing significant increases, while others saw significant decreases. It was also a year that sawRead More Giving USA 2019 Results – Giving Reaches Record-Breaking High, But Not Everyone Benefited
A Transformative Gift to Name the College of Textiles at NC State
Colleges and universities strive to identify that donor who will be so passionate about the mission that he or she is inspired to provide a transformative gift. Some universities refer to these benevolent individuals as unicorn donors, an apt name, as they may be as rare as, or perhaps as elusive as the mythicalRead More A Transformative Gift to Name the College of Textiles at NC State
7 Sins that Kill Your Fundraising Efforts
7 Sins That Can Jeopardize Your Fundraiser: Asking for money before engaging the donor. Engage in a sincere and meaningful conversation with your top donors before asking for anything. Remember that asking for a gift is only one step in the “development process” and it usually is not the first step. You need to “develop”Read More 7 Sins that Kill Your Fundraising Efforts
Saving Sweet Briar: “Whatever it takes.”
“People seem to think we went above and beyond the call of duty for Sweet Briar but really, one of our core values at Alexander Haas is to do whatever it takes to make our clients successful.” Whatever it takes. Sweet Briar College, a women’s liberal arts college founded in 1901, was at risk ofRead More Saving Sweet Briar: “Whatever it takes.”
Embracing Diversity in Today’s Fundraising World
Tips To Help You Embrace Diversity In Fundraising Campaign Among the most pressing and relevant issues faced by museums and performing arts organizations today is the diversification of their leadership, staff and audiences. This has long been an important topic in the field, but the dialogue around these issues has taken on new significanceRead More Embracing Diversity in Today’s Fundraising World
How To Avoid Nonprofit Burnout & Strike A Work-Life Balance?
Many of us involved in the non-profit sectors – in fact, most of us – are likely to be “care-givers.” We find that our lives and our drive to work in the nonprofit sector are fed by giving to or caring for others. To use a quote from the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi,Read More How To Avoid Nonprofit Burnout & Strike A Work-Life Balance?
Hard Times, Hard Decisions: 7 Things Small and Midsize Charities Should Do When a Recession Looms
By Drew Lindsay With recession warnings routinely flashing, Steve Zimmerman offers a cautionary tale from the last downturn. The co-author of a book on nonprofit sustainability, the Milwaukee-based consultant says he works with a group that launched a capital campaign in 2007, before the Great Recession hit in force. Construction began in 2008, but then the stock marketRead More Hard Times, Hard Decisions: 7 Things Small and Midsize Charities Should Do When a Recession Looms
Recession in 2019? Charities Wrenching More Than Preparing
By Drew Lindsay The news any given day is filled with warnings of “doom loops,” inverted yield rates, and other wonky predictors of a recession. A downturn is likely for 2019, economic cognoscenti say, if not inevitable by 2020, particularly given the drag of the monthlong federal-government shutdown. Such warnings aren’t generating much alarm or action among charities, however. ARead More Recession in 2019? Charities Wrenching More Than Preparing
The Power of the Nudge
Here at the end of January, nonprofits across the spectrum are analyzing the results of year-end giving campaigns, looking for the trends that will help set priorities and metrics for 2019. A recent online article on behavioral economics may provide a new perspective. In the online quarterly magazine, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, authors DeanRead More The Power of the Nudge
