Candid

JANUARY 27, 2025

According to a literature review by the Institute for Voluntary Action Research, multiyear grants provide greater organizational stability and capacity. The research is clear about the many benefits of multiyear funding. Multiyear funding also builds trust and strengthens relationships between funders and nonprofits.

Foundations 59

Foundations Voluntary Action Nonprofits Fundraising 59

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 12, 2022

When it comes to fundraising, we often strive to use storytelling and tugging of heartstrings to appeal to potential donors. Think tanks, such as Rogare, the Fundraising Think Tank, also produce research and thorough leadership that can impact our work. But there is a science behind doing this well.

Voluntary Action 143

Voluntary Action Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Psychology 143

The Agitator

JUNE 27, 2018

Whenever I’m at a loss to describe a problem I turn to the dog-eared volumes in my fundraising library for help. More and more nonprofits (47% more in the past decade) are in need of “fundraisers”. But fewer and fewer trained or experienced fundraisers are available. But these days that’s not practical.).

Fundraising 71

Fundraising Fundraising Voluntary Action Recruitment 71

The Agitator

JUNE 13, 2013

Thanks to those who have commented on Roger’s posts this week ( here and here ) on outrageous fundraising practices. Like these thoughtful comments from Jennifer Phillips, chief strategy officer at Avalon Consulting Group … Fundraising’s Dark Side And What To Do About It. But reputations are already at stake.

Ethics 83

Ethics Voluntary Action Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 83