Issues and Trends in Fundraising
Trending in 2025: The Transformational Power of Philanthropy
from Richard Tollefson of The Phoenix Philanthropy Group
READ MOREPhilanthropic Resilience Compromised by Inflation
By Richard Tollefson
Even with 2022 GDP growth and historically low unemployment While economic uncertainty and stock market volatility have influenced …
READ MOREFundraising Success for Complex Social Issues
By Richard Tollefson
Transform challenging social issues into effective fundraising opportunities Fundraising for Our Most Complex Social Issues Inspiring donors and …
READ MOREFueled by Economic Recovery, Giving in 2021 Reaches A New High
By Richard Tollefson
But the wealth divide grows Strong increases in individual, foundation and corporate giving summarize the key philanthropy trends …
READ MOREThe Future of Philanthropy – Next-Gen Nonprofit Leaders Speak Out on Philanthropy, Governance, and Social Change
By Richard Tollefson
Social change champions help today’s nonprofits adapt for leadership change A new era of philanthropy, nonprofit governance, and …
READ MOREKeys to Success with Institutional Donors and Government Funding
By Richard Tollefson
Several trends in institutional and government funding are emerging that can have significant impacts on nonprofits – if …
READ MORERecord Giving Reaches $471 Billion. What Does it Mean for 2021?
By Richard Tollefson
Opportunities persist when organizations pursue them While a strong year-end stock market and record giving in response to …
READ MOREHow the University of La Verne Achieved Fundraising Success Despite Pandemic
By Richard L. Tollefson
Quick action by a fearless and talented fundraising president and her team helped the University of La Verne …
READ MOREVirtual Events: Embrace the Opportunities
by Jeri Kendle
STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE RETURN ON THIS FUNDRAISING VEHICLE There are many advantages to a virtual fundraiser. Nonprofits may …
READ MOREBest Communications and Fundraising Practices During COVID-19
By Richard Tollefson
LESSONS FOR TODAY AND FOR THE FUTURE Remember to celebrate resiliency and generosity. American donors are amazingly resilient. …
READ MOREThe Changing Nature of America’s Donors
By Richard Tollefson and Michal Tyra
AND CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME While the advice and counsel in this month’s article is meant to provide practical …
READ MORECommunicate the Transformative Impact with Social Return on Investment
By Richard Tollefson and Michal Tyra
INTRIGUED BY THE POSSIBILITIES OF SROI? There are several resources available to help get started. The Alliance of …
READ MOREThe New Tax Law
By Richard Tollefson and Michal Tyra
AND WHY YOUR NONPROFIT SHOULDN’T BE TOO CONCERNED “Givers make their largest gifts in support of ideas in …
READ MOREIt’s Not Just Checkbook Giving Anymore
By Richard Tollefson
UNDERSTANDING THE VARIED WAYS IN WHICH TODAY’S INDIVIDUAL DONORS GIVE CAN BENEFIT BOTH NONPROFITS AND THEIR DONORS INDIVIDUAL …
READ MOREP3s Partnering for the Future
By Cassandra Larsen
CORPORATE EXECUTIVES SITTING ON NONPROFIT BOARDS MIGHT CONSIDER A NEW TOOL TO SUSTAIN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES: …
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