About Fund Raising
Fund-Raising Job Market Heats Up
Job opportunities for fund raisers are finally opening up as more and more nonprofits get ready to jump into big campaigns that were stalled by the bad economy.
As Fund Raising on Social Networks Grows, So Does Concern About Fraud 
State regulators are considering how to make sure donors do not get caught in scams when they give in response to online appeals.
Guidelines on Charitable Solicitations Using the Internet
Response to Japan Disaster Lags Other Recent Catastrophes
Despite the lower total, some disaster experts worry that nonprofit groups might be raising too much money too soon.
Jewish Federations Try a Sin City Adventure to Woo a New Generation of Donors
Organizers of a conference called TribeFest hope what happens in Vegas is a commitment to giving.
Fund-Raising Services Guide
Fund Raisers and Recruiters Weigh Value of Certification
Social media and increased emphasis on ethics are part of a new version of a test fund raisers must pass to gain professional certification.
Getting Volunteers to Raise Money: Tips for Success
Competition and social connections can help spur efforts by supporters to attract charitable contributions.
A N.C. Arts Council Steers an $83-Million Drive Through the Bad Economy
Business and arts leaders joined forces to turn Charlotte, N.C., into a cultural force, overcoming many hurdles when the banking crisis caused massive layoffs.
10 Strategies for Fund Raising During the Recovery
Organizations must look realistically at the economy's impact on their various sources of support.
Special Report: NPR Controversy
NPR’s Scandal Serves as Cautionary Tale for Fund Raisers
Stiff competition for donations and a sharply divided political atmosphere mean development officers must exercise caution and good judgment.
What’s on the NPR Tape
Key points that a top NPR fund raiser made to people he thought were potential donors—but who turned out to be part of a ruse that was captured on video.
Charities Wonder Who’s Next After Secret-Video Episode
As nonprofits become more powerful, they are also more likely to find themselves at the center of partisan attacks.
About Giving
Uprisings in Middle East Offer Opportunities and Worries for Philanthropy
Job-creation programs are on the horizon, but relief groups fear expansion of the refugee crisis in the region.
How Donors Can Achieve Results
Two veteran philanthropy experts, who offer guidance to donors and foundations in a new book, share their top advice in an interview.
$200-Million Gift Made to California University
David Dornsife, a businessman, and his wife, Dana, have contributed the biggest gift the university has ever received.
Social-Service Charity’s Move Into Historic Brewery Taps a Neighborhood’s Hopes
A $24-million renovation gives a social-service organization a new headquarters and offers a chance to revive a poor Baltimore neighborhood.
About Managing
A Think Tank Seeks to Accelerate Medical Science’s Search for Cures
Patients, drug companies, donors, and researchers find one another via FasterCures' connections
Through Advocacy and Networks, FasterCures Seeks More Money to Step Up for Medical Progress
Group embarks on push to get $1-billion allocated by Congress for research.
International Education Charity to Close Its Doors
Financial problems prompt the Academy for Educational Development to offer its programs and other assets for sale.
Nonprofits Still Anxious About Economy’s Instability, Survey Finds
But most groups plan to add or expand programs in 2011.
Graphic: Nonprofits and the Economic Response to the Downturn
Charities That Work Together Do Better in Tough Times
As charities seek to meet increased demands for help, collaboration has helped many groups stretch far beyond what a single charity could accomplish on its own, a new study...
American Film Institute Appoints Senior Vice President of Advancement; More Personnel Moves
A Self-Described 'Wonk’ Takes Charge of Independent Sector’s Policy Work
Lois L. Fu is the new vice president for public policy at Independent Sector, a coalition of charities and foundations.
Former Hadassah Fund-Raising Executive Moves to 92nd Street Y
Charitable Giving Improves Outlook of the Wealthy, Study Finds
Boston College's examination of America's richest people finds that accumulating money doesn't make them happy—but giving it away reduces some of their anxieties,...
Miami Businesswoman Honored for Diversity of Her Philanthropy
Adrienne Arsht, who earned millions of dollars in banking, plans to give away her entire fortune to charity.
Opinion
NPR Debacle Raises Questions for All Nonprofits
The embarrassing comments risked eroding Americans' trust in fund raisers and raise big concerns about governance and management, writes the head of NYU's fund-raising...
Fund Raisers Need to Start Selling Their Charity’s Results
It's not enough to appeal to the warm glow donors get from giving. Charities need to identify supporters who gain a direct economic benefit from their work.
New Book Is a Must-Read for Donors and Foundation Officials
Give Smart, a book by Joel Fleishman and Thomas J. Tierney, avoids many of the pitfalls of other guides for big philanthropists, writes the head of an organization...
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Donated Guitars Provide Tonic for the Troops
A Nashville organization helps soldiers escape war's horror and tedium through music.
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