Self-published artifacts let artists and makers create personal journals, mutual aid explainers, and social justice campaigns in an accessible format while in isolation.
The Phases of a Capital Campaign (Part II)
Editors’ note: This article, first published in print during Jul/Aug 2001, has been republished for Nonprofit Quarterly with minor updates. In the last issue of the Journal, we discussed what an organization would need to have in place to begin to plan a capital campaign: a campaign case statement and budget, an adequate database, gift acceptance
Is Endowment for Us?
Editors’ note: This article, first published in print during Mar/Apr 2002, has been republished for Nonprofit Quarterly with minor updates. Of course, an endowment is for you, and for every organization! The sense of freedom and stability offered by an endowment is irresistible to any nonprofit. But is it realistic to think you can raise endowment
Making Special Events Work for You
Editors’ note: This article, first published in print during Nov/Dec 2002, has been republished for Nonprofit Quarterly with minor updates. I used to strongly discourage groups I worked with from doing special events. They take so much time, I would say, and don’t raise that much money. Why don’t we use the time we would have
Fundraising in Times of Crisis
Editors’ note: This article, first published in print during Jul/Aug 2003, has been republished for Nonprofit Quarterly with minor updates. Shortly after September 11, 2001, I wrote an article called “Fundraising in Uncertain Times,” which appeared in the Journal for January/February 2002. Now, I think we have achieved some certainty about the times. They are hard,
Baltimore Rallies to Save Newspaper with a Bid to Turn It into a Nonprofit
In Baltimore, a community comes together and says loudly, “It’s time to fight to keep our newspaper.”
Pandemic Puts 1.6 Billion Jobs at Risk, UN Labor Agency Warns
A new International Labour Organization report outlines the astonishing global employment effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Creates an Event Fundraising Choice: Go Virtual or Go Long
It is no secret that the pandemic has interrupted fundraising for many nonprofits. But different nonprofits have responded to the crisis in distinct ways.
COVID-19 Fund Strengthens Bond between Irish Citizens and Native Americans
In the midst of so much bad news from the current global health crisis, this report of a people-to-people relief effort offers a little relief.
No Money or Your Life: Cruel Choices No One Should Have to Make
As the lockdown is easing state by state, millions of workers find themselves forced to decide between their health and their income.
Sustainment: Moving beyond Sustainability
How do we create a viable future? It requires sustainment—the agency to design the world we want to bring into being.
Proactive, Not Perfect, Scenario Planning: A Short Guide for Our Times
When your mind is swirling with what-ifs, it’s hard to know what questions to start with, let alone what actions to take. Scenario budget planning can be your friend here.