Chronicle Collections: Strategize to Improve Performance and Grow Contributions
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the nonprofit world's go-to source for news, expert advice, and tools to measure long-term fundraising performance. Browse our library of guides and collections with tips on how to assess your operation so you can prepare a budget to increase contributions.
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How to Maximize Year-End Giving
Many charities raise as much as 40 percent of their annual revenue in the final months of the year. But competition is stiff. Get tips and fresh ideas for capturing donors’ attention and learn valuable lessons from other nonprofits with this guide.
Many charities keep fundraising and other overhead costs to a bare minimum, and their annual development budgets reflect that. Learn how investing in the development office can bring in increased contributions ― enough to exceed the additional costs.
Understanding and Tapping Into Donor-Advised Funds
To help you navigate donor-advised funds, we’ve gathered resources in this collection to answer your questions, explain how DAFs are changing philanthropy, and offer tips for building ties with fund holders.