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Three organizations that publish information on charities launched a campaign this month that challenges the perception donors have about operating costs. GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance hope to move supporters away from relying heavily, or even solely, on overhead percentages when making decisions about giving. Â The campaign includes a website, where…
This year, the Chronicle has turned its attention to turnover of development staff at nonprofits. Â The short version: Â it is rampant, and it is problematic. In a recent survey, half of fundraisers holding the top job at their organization reported planning to quit within two years, with 40% reporting they planned to leave fundraising entirely.…
In the New York Times recent section on giving, you will find the transcript of a conversation with Dr. Jen Shang – the world’s first Ph.D. in philanthropy and only philanthropic psychologist. The conversation focuses on understanding donor behavior and reiterates the most basic truth about fundraising: once you have a donor’s attention, you must…
Do you believe that prospect research and wealth screening is out of reach for your organization? Well, think again. Armed with curiosity and a handful of tools, you can put together a donor or prospect profile that will play an important role as you develop strategies for cultivation and stewardship. Before we get to the…
