Philanthropy Articles

Discover what an effective fundraising plan should include and accomplish.

Alumni relations professionals from a range of institutions share their thoughts.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber explores why some believe higher education fundraising is easier than other sectors – and what they’re failing to consider.

A successful campaign will have an impact long after its close. Discover how, with proper planning, your organization can ensure lasting success.

Chief Marketing Officers from a range of nonprofits share their advice.

Ask yourself this list of questions to assess your organization’s campaign readiness.

Chief Financial Officers from a range of nonprofits share their advice.

Institutional and individual donors weigh in on the same question: How has the COVID-19 pandemic permanently altered their approach to giving?

Fundraisers share how their planned giving programs have changed and adapted as a result of the pandemic.

Hear from leaders in every nonprofit sector about the lessons 2020 imparted on them.

We sat down with the heads of fundraising at an array of human service organizations to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted philanthropy in significant—and perhaps lasting—ways. 

Discover the 4 components of an effective donor retention strategy and questions to ask yourself about each.

Fundraisers share how they’re re-energizing their membership programs.

Heads of fundraising discuss keeping donors engaged in 2021 and managing their teams virtually.

Our SVP Allen Peckham shares his observations about the challenges and opportunities with raising philanthropic dollars in the changing healthcare world.

The role of foundations has changed in recent months. Learn how fundraising leaders are adapting in response.

Our Co-Founder Bill Weber provides insider advice for anyone looking to start a career in fundraising – whether it’ll be their first job or they’re decades into their career.

Heads of fundraising at Beaver Country Day School, Blair Academy, Lawrence Academy, Noble and Greenough School, St. Mark’s School, and Taft School discuss what is working and what is not, how they are pivoting their programs to adapt to the way school has opened, and what they forecast for the year ahead. 

Tower Hill’s Head of School shares how they prepared for faculty and students to return to campus, and what they’re doing to create an engaging, inclusive, and safe community for all.

Mariko Silver, President and CEO of the Henry Luce Foundation, discusses the need for foundations to adapt, be creative, and embrace uncertainty.

With 2021 just around the corner, now’s the time to plan for your annual giving goals and strategies in the new year. Here are a few pieces of advice to consider.

COVID isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. So, now’s the time to forge ahead with all aspects of your fundraising – discover how.

Co-Founder and CEO Mark Edwards discusses how Upstream’s focus on contraceptive care is helping to decrease the opportunity divide, and how the current times are inspiring deep and lasting change at the organization.

Should you cancel existing events? How should you think about events in the fall? And if you do go virtual, how do you ensure the event is a success? We turned to events planner extraordinaire Bryan Rafanelli for answers.

We sat down with the heads of fundraising at an array of human service organizations to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted philanthropy in significant—and perhaps lasting—ways. 

Our Senior Vice President Kieran McTague reflects on the recent decline in individual giving as well as strategies small shop nonprofits can employ to grow corporate and foundation giving.

The most successful campaigns go beyond just raising dollars. Discover how a campaign can result in multiple positive outcomes if the nonprofit thinks holistically about their campaign.