uring the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, giving has skyrocketed at food banks and other charities that serve people in need. But fundraising has also shot up at many groups that don’t have a direct connection to the crises of 2020, according to a new Chronicle survey of large charities. Still, fundraisers worry about what 2021 holds.
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FundraisingFundraising in Uncertain Times
Giving was strong the first half of the year at the country’s biggest nonprofits, according to a Chronicle spot check. But fundraisers are worried about 2021. -
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How Big Charities Are Faring in Their Fundraising Amid Covid
Our survey of the most successful fundraising organizations in the country shows how they have fared during the first two quarters of the year. -
Fundraising
Virtual Events Have Gotten Mixed Results
Some nonprofits have used digital gatherings to win donations and attract new supporters. Others, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, say the benefits don’t justify the time and work involved. -
Fundraising
Fundraising Strategies Are Shifting
Nonprofits are focusing on existing donors, and with hiring freezes in place, a growing number are outsourcing more development tasks.
