2010 Annual Fundraising Resource Guide
Well, 2009 is rolling to a close — and what a year it's been! While this isn't the place to be waxing poetic about the passage of time, it's as good a place as any to acknowledge the impact of...
Easier Said than Done: Fundraising in the Age of Cynicism
You might be amazed at how cynical a lot of donors are. I saw that cynicism up close a few years ago: I was assigned to interview donors who were sponsoring third-world children through a well-known religious organization. Again and...
To the Point: Be Generous to Inspire Generosity
I lived in Ukraine a few years ago, and a friend who just returned from there told me a great story that holds the secret to inspiring generosity. Really....
Editor's Note: Bittersweet Blessings
My favorite Facebook activity of late has been the "Today I'm Thankful For … " meme in which you start each day through Thanksgiving by posting something for which you're thankful. It's been an incredibly positive experience, since I've come...
ProFile: Christine Carroll
Fundraising has seen many changes over the past 15 years, and nonprofit veteran Christine Carroll has been around for them all. From the launch of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University to the advent of social media, the profession...
