Three Misconceptions Impeding More Action from Funders
Editor’s note: This is the first in what will be a monthly blog column by CEP President Phil Buchanan in…
5 Common Fundraising Event Day Problems and Solutions
You’ve spent months planning your fundraising event down to the last detail—securing sponsors, recruiting volunteers, selling tickets. But as any…
Don’t Presuppose AI Has an Inevitably Positive Purpose
The Center for Effective Philanthropy recently released a report titled “AI With Purpose” on how nonprofits are or (for the…
The Transformative Power of Many-Year Grants
It was an eye-popping number: seven–year grants to Bay Area nonprofits. This extraordinary initiative by the Walter and Elise Haas…
Program Evaluation Tools for Nonprofits – Charity Lawyer Blog
Every nonprofit wants to believe its programs are changing lives. But belief alone is not enough. Boards, donors, and regulators…
The Payroll Giving Process: An Overview for Nonprofits
For many nonprofit organizations, the holy grail of fundraising is sustainable, recurring revenue. While one-time donations from galas and end-of-year…
Championing the Employer Appends Process for Nonprofits
Data is the lifeblood of any modern nonprofit, influencing everything from who you call to how you craft your appeals.…
Unlocking the Power of Employment Data in Prospect Research
Many nonprofits miss out on significant gifts and partnerships by overlooking a vital asset: donor employment data. While net worth…
AB 488 Update: Key Developments to Know
Since AB 488’s implementing regulations took effect, the most important development has been confirmation that California intends to treat platform…
The Volunteer Grant Process: A Smart Nonprofit’s Guide
Time is money. In the nonprofit sector, this old adage takes on a literal meaning through the power of corporate…