Social finance and impact investing are here to stay, says sector veteran Shehezerade Hirji. For donors, foundations and charities alike, these tools open doors to new ways of making an impact and achieving their goals.
Growing evidence suggests that the more people you can thank personally, effectively and promptly, the more money you’ll raise. Janet Gadeski reviews Penelope Burk’s insights on thank-you notes.
Does talking about money – or the aroma in the air -- change the way people think? In short, yes – and in a way that’s crucial for effective fundraising. Fundraising professor Ken Wyman explains.
A career in major gifts can be rewarding, exciting, satisfying but it can also be challenging and frustrating. Do you have what it takes? Major gifts director Janet Turner tells you what to expect.
Even if you are not the executive director of your charity and can’t change all the policies, these 10 practical tips from Nancy Horvath and Krishan Mehta may help you become an inclusively-minded fundraiser.
Major gift bootcamp: paying your dues
