Chronicle Collections: A Library of Fundraising and Grant-Seeking Advice at Your Fingertips
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is the nonprofit world's go-to source for tips on how to maximize giving and keep donors engaged over time in a competitive environment. Browse our library of guides and collections to learn expert advice, proven tips, and tools of the trade that can help you measure long-term fundraising performance.
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Seeking Major Gifts: The Basics
This collection of nuts-and-bolts advice aims to help you manage the pressures of your vital role, build connections with wealthy individuals, and lay a strong foundation for landing big gifts.
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.
