CLASSIC ARTICLE - One of the most effective ways to raise big money is with a capital campaign. But community-based groups often lack the resources and the know-how to undertake such an ambitious enterprise.
CLASSIC ARTICLE - How do the organizers of a charity auction go about collecting the things that bidders want? Professional auctioneer Sandy Bradley gives an insider's guide to soliciting items from businesses, friends and family.
CLASSIC ARTICLE - For most organizations, the vast majority of contributions they receive will be small, but the majority of their income will come from a few big donations. That's why it's essential to have a clear understanding of how to get those big donations.
CLASSIC ARTICLE - To succeed at fundraising, nonprofit organizations should start from a position of strength, not desperation. How strong is your organization?
CLASSIC ARTICLE - Nonprofit fundraisers have discovered a slew of new direct-response technologies, but tried-and-true techniques like direct mail still bring in the most money. Fundraising consultants Fran Jacobowitz and Kay P.
CLASSIC ARTICLE - The IRS recently revised the regulations regarding goods and services that a charity may offer in exchange for contributions. Attorney Pamela McAllister explains what the new rules mean for 501(c)(3) organizations and their donors.
CLASSIC ARTICLE - Many groups spend inordinate amounts of time and money producing special events, only to discover that the benefits fall far short of the effort. The first step in planning a successful event is deciding whether it's right for the organization.
CLASSIC ARTICLE - In some big cities, the quickest way to make friends in high places is to make sizable contributions to elite institutions.
