Here’s a roundup of the 2016 Chronicle resources that were the most popular with you, our readers.
Many articles on this list focus on fundraising and donor relations, but a few other topics resonated with readers, too. A sample form for outlining a board member’s duties made the list, along with a guide to understanding the Internal Revenue Service Form 990.
As we look ahead to a new year and make resolutions, it’s worth noting that 2016’s second-most-popular resource explores how to achieve better work-life balance. So, on that note, take a break — and catch up on the advice your nonprofit peers across the country found most useful this year.
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AdviceThank-You Notes That Look Handwritten Inspire Donors to Give Again
How one nonprofit brought back 440 lapsed donors and boosted revenue after taking a new approach to acknowledgments. -
Advice
Staying Healthy While Doing Good: Managing Stress in a Nonprofit Job
Tips for being productive at the office while preserving work-life balance. -
Advice
8 Questions to Ask Before Building a Culture of Philanthropy at Your Nonprofit
For nonprofits that want all employees to share responsibility for meeting fundraising goals, here are key questions to ask as you prepare for the shift in mind-set. -
Advice
12 Steps to Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Here’s how nonprofits can involve more employees in raising money. -
Advice
How to Find Major Donors Among Midlevel Supporters
Catching signs of greater giving potential takes sleuthing, creativity, patience, and listening skills. -
Advice
6 Steps to Building a Program for Midlevel Donors
People who give $1,000 to $10,000 represent only 1 percent of donors at many charities, but they often give more than a third of the money raised. Here’s how to attract them to your nonprofit. -
Advice
A Major-Gift Ask Is About Much More Than Just the Dollars
Before talking amounts, fundraisers hoping to secure big contributions need to find out what prospective donors hope to accomplish with their philanthropy. -
Advice
Smart Questions to Ask Donors Before Seeking Money
Discovering what matters to your donors is key to building a long-term relationship and landing big gifts over time. -
Tool Kit
Mining the 990: A Guide to Gleaning Key Data From Charities’ Tax Forms
A quick reference to find important information on nonprofit groups from the forms they’re required to file with the Internal Revenue Service. -
Advice
A Sample Form for Outlining a Board Member’s Responsibilities
Use this sample to craft an agreement with your trustees that outlines a board member’s responsibilities to your organization.
