The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Live Discussions http://philanthropy.com/section/Live-Discussions/222/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:18:18 EDT <![CDATA[Giving USA: What's Next for Fundraising?]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/139723/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Giving-USA-Whats-Next-for/139723/ Read the transcript of an online discussion about the latest findings on donations and learn what successful charities are doing.

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Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Enlist Business to Help Your Cause]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/139605/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Enlist-Business-to-Help/139605/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion to learn how to create fundraising promotions with retailers and other companies.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:33:00 EDT
<![CDATA[Making the Most of Video—and Fitting It Into Your Budget]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/139451/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Making-the-Most-of-Video-and/139451/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the best ways to use video to reach supporters, much like the winners of this year's DoGooder Video Awards.

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Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:32:00 EDT
<![CDATA[Peter Sagal Tells How to Stir Fun Into Your Mission]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/139083/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Peter-Sagal-Tells-How-to-Stir/139083/ Read the transcript of a live discussion featuring advice from the host of NPR's "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" and a skilled fundraiser.

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Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Land a Fundraising Job in Today’s Market]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/139221/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Land-a-Fundraising-Job/139221/ Read the transcript of an online discussion about how to improve your career prospects.

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Mon, 13 May 2013 10:40:00 EDT
<![CDATA[Using Data to Improve Your Charity's Work]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138947/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Using-Data-to-Improve-Your/138947/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about how to evaluate your nonprofit’s results. You can also read more about how one charity uses data.

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Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Raise Money From the Crowd]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138771/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Raise-Money-From-the/138771/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the best ways to use Kickstarter, Razoo, and similar sites.

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Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:16:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Curb Fundraising Turnover]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138565/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Curb-Fundraising/138565/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the smartest ways to keep people satisfied in their development jobs.

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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:43:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Manage Volunteers With Close Ties to Your Cause]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138419/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Manage-Volunteers-With/138419/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion on how to avoid pitfalls that hurt volunteers, employees, and clients who have had difficult experiences related to a cause.

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:35:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Make the Most of Giving Days]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138177/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Make-the-Most-of-Giving/138177/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion on how charities can take advantage of local efforts to promote donations.

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Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Show Donors Your Programs Are Working]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138147/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Show-Donors-Your/138147/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the best ways to evaluate your organization's progress in meeting its mission and share the findings with potential supporters.

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Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EDT
<![CDATA[Raising Money Without Sacrificing Program Goals]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/138003/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Raising-Money-Without/138003/ Read the transcript of an online discussion about the best ways to attract donor dollars without straying from your mission.

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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:44:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Get a Raise]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137961/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Get-a-Raise/137961/ Read a transcript of a live online discussion about the best ways to negotiate for a salary increase in the sputtering economy.

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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:29:00 EDT
<![CDATA[How to Spur Donors to Give Monthly]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137765/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Spur-Donors-to-Give/137765/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about steps charities can take to persuade their supporters to give in regular installments.

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Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:15:00 EST
<![CDATA[Turn Your Board Members Into Fundraisers]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137579/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Turn-Your-Board-Members-Into/137579/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion on strategies for motivating your board to get involved in fundraising.

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Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Career]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137397/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Use-Social-Media-to/137397/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about how to attract the attention of hiring managers by creating a strong profile on Twitter, LinkedIn, and elsewhere.

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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[How Charities Can Adapt to Facebook’s Changes]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/137239/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-Charities-Can-Adapt-to/137239/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about how to make sure your nonprofit's content is prominent enough for supporters to find.

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Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[How to Build Ties With Wealthy Donors]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136993/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Build-Ties-With-Wealthy/136993/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion with tips from a donor who has given large sums and from a veteran fundraiser.

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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[Nonprofit PR in the Twitter Age]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136895/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Nonprofit-PR-in-the-Twitter/136895/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the best ways to get attention in the news media and elsewhere.

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Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[How to Avoid Fundraiser Turnover]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136785/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Avoid-Fundraiser/136785/ Read the transcript of a live discussion about how chief executives and development officers can improve working conditions and ensure a steady flow of donations.

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Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[The Fundraising Outlook for 2013]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136529/ http://philanthropy.com/article/The-Fundraising-Outlook-for/136529/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about how tax changes, the economy, technology, and donor habits will affect the way charities solicit gifts.

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Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[Nonprofit Advocacy: How to Do It Well]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136649/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Nonprofit-Advocacy-How-to-Do/136649/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about what works best to influence lawmakers and other decision makers.

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Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:41:00 EST
<![CDATA[Technology Forecast: What Nonprofits Can Expect]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136441/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Technology-Forecast-What/136441/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about trends and innovations that will affect how your organization operates.

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Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[Making the Most of Skilled Volunteers]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/136237/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Making-the-Most-of-Skilled/136237/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about how to attract business and finance experts, lawyers, technologists, marketers, and other professionals to use their talent to help your organization.

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Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[Nonprofits and the ‘Fiscal Cliff’]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/135950/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Nonprofitsthe-Fiscal/135950/ Read the transcript of a live online discussion about the ways charities can influence the discussion about spending and tax cuts, and how to prepare in case politicians don't meet the deadline for making deficit reductions.

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Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST
<![CDATA[How to Inspire Giving in Your Community]]> http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/133575/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-to-Inspire-Giving-in-Your/133575/ Read the transcript of our recent discussion about how to foster giving in your community. 

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Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST