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Fundraising

 

New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money

 

Growing Pains

New research suggests that the fate of start-up nonprofits is highly dependent on their acquisition of stable funding sources, particularly public funds

By Chris McGarry | Spring 2003
 

The Power of Brands

Not only does a distinctive brand help a nonprofit raise its visibility among the public, it also develops deeper ties with donors, partners, and other stakeholders.

By Adrian Sargeant & John B. Ford | 3 | Winter 2007
 

Capacity by Any Other Name

Donors don’t know much about capacity building, except that they don’t like the term.

By Thomas E. Backer, Alan N. Miller, & Jane Ellen Bleeg | Spring 2006
 

Cute and Lucrative

Sidebar to "Crisis Mentality:" some species attract donors more than others.

By Keith Epstein | Spring 2006
 

Choosing Mission Over Money

Sidebar to "Crisis Mentality:" giving for the long term.

By Keith Epstein | Spring 2006
 

Giving Donors Control

A United Way affiliate has boosted fundraising by breaking the rules.

By Dan Gordon | 1 | Spring 2006
 

No Market for Marketing

Nonprofits do not use -- and often don't want -- for-profit marketing techniques.

By Maia Szalavitz | Winter 2005
 

Going, Going, Sold for Too Little!

Why nonprofit auctions are inefficient, and how they can raise more money.

By Aaron Dalton | Winter 2005
 

Untapped Donors

Volunteers and young people are among several overlooked source of funds.

By Leslie Berger | 1 | Winter 2005
 

My, What a Personality!

How nonprofits can distinguish themselves from for-profits by using their unique brand attributes.

By Alana Conner Snibbe | Fall 2005