3 Key Fundraising Tips

What are the fundamentals of fundraising? They may be simpler than you think. The Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training (GIFT) offers resources, training, and a slew of free articles. Here are 3 key fundraising tips from the good folks at GIFT: “1. People give when they are asked, and rarely give when they are not. Even when people are asked, they don’t always give. So, you need to ask for more gifts than the number you need to... Read More

Giving Circles

Household giving has dipped during the recession, according to the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy. Yet individual donors continue to give over $210 billion each year to causes and charities. Shared giving stretches these dollars, and builds community at the same time. Below, Jessica E. Bearman describes the growing phenomenon of giving circles in “More Giving Together,” a report for the Forum of Regional Associations... Read More