July 4, 2009


To screen or not to screen, when is the question

To screen or not to screen, when is the question In an ideal world, nonprofits would conduct prospect screening on an ongoing basis. In the meantime, it’s important to determine when screening is most beneficial and effective.

Planned Giving

New wave of gay and lesbian donors

Gays and lesbians are becoming important new players on the planned-giving stage, says an article from The Los Angeles Times.

Basics/Annual Giving

What women want: Understanding women’s philanthropic giving

Women, as a group, are increasingly impacting fundraising efforts in the U.S.; however, their philanthropic objectives can differ significantly from men’s.


Campaign Giving

Mantra for special events: Always make money

Before launching an expensive fundraising event, nonprofits must make sure not to throw away funds that could be better spent elsewhere, says Carol Shaw, field director for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Grantmaking/Major Giving

Six traits of a top volunteer campaign chair

Campaign chairs must have the ability to get across the needs, roles and most treasured beliefs of an organization, says advancement expert Norma Hawthorne.


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