David L. Wheeler
David Wheeler is a freelance writer and editor based in Clarksburg, MD. He’s a former managing editor of the Chronicle of Higher Education and founded and led Al-Fanar Media, a bilingual publication that covers education, research, and culture in the Arab world, for nine years. He was the recipient of a Vannevar Bush Fellowship at MIT for journalists interested in writing about science.
Stories by This Author
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Fundraising
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results. -
Leadership
How Youth Villages Finds Success Where Others Fail
The group, which works to keep families together and out of the foster care system, leans on deep data analysis, adaptability, and a book-loving CEO. -
Fundraising
How to Talk About Bequests Without Being Morbid? A Legacy Challenge
Matching campaigns for planned gifts are raising significant sums. Fundraisers share their best tips for a successful drive. -
Advice
Strategic Planning Without the Stress: 6 Ways to Streamline
Experienced consultants and nonprofit leaders share their advice on optimizing the strategic-planning process. -
Boards
6 Steps to Turbocharge Your Board Recruitment
Passion for the cause and diversity of experience are as valuable as fundraising chops or the capacity to give big, experts say. -
Fundraising
7 Smart Tips to Reach DAF Donors — and Raise More
Make it easy for these valuable supporters to give, and more advice from experts. -
Grant Seeking
How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposals and Avoid Common Mistakes
Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants. -
Grant Seeking
Proposal Budgets Should Strengthen Your Case for Support: Here’s How
5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers. -
Fundraising
10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data
Don’t assume the analytics that work for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts. -
News
University Fund Raisers in Europe Appear Less Shaken by Downturn
University fund raisers in Europe appear less shaken by downturn