Philanthropy in America has grown at an average rate of 6.5% annually since 1967. The sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience in dollar terms—but recent data shows nuances when it comes to other facets of generosity.
The concern that charitable giving might decline during a presidential election cycle, when political campaigns dominate the media and fundraising efforts ramp up, can be a concern for nonprofit organizations. But, despite appearances, research and historical trends suggest that political giving doesn’t significantly detract from charitable contributions.
If you’ve ever run a marathon or know someone who has, you know they take preparation and stamina. Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have much in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary early work. And you wouldn’t start celebrating success at mile 17 when there’s still a long way to go.
What can you do to create or grow an endowment for your cause? We’ve described eight simple actions you can take, drawn from the pages of The Endowment Handbook, written by our founder Laura MacDonald.
Getting ready to design a dashboard that helps you and your colleagues fundraise effectively? Before you jump in, read Creating Functional Dashboards. This installment will guide you through the steps needed to ensure your dashboards are effective
Good leadership is easy to spot but hard to define. Popular idioms point to leadership as influence, or hope, or the ability to translate vision into reality. Some leaders are characterized by charisma, others by quiet acts of service. And debate continues over their origin: born, made, or something in between?
You’ve spent months working on an ambitious strategic plan. You set your sights high. You surveyed staff. You engaged board members. You spent countless hours making difficult decisions—weighing how different goals and activities would impact your mission. And today, you have a beautiful written plan in hand: one that outlines your goals and tasks for the next three to five years.
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