Fundraising

Sep 10, 2023

It’s frustrating when you’re a CSO trying to raise funds and the foundations you wish to apply to only accept proposals by invitation. But you can still engage. The Philanthropy Roundtable explains how.

Sep 09, 2023

Combining philanthropic forces lets both grantors and grantees be more efficient and impactful and, according to members of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, several trends are helping CSOs save (and gain) resources in other ways. Here’s our top five takeaways from their list.

Jun 14, 2023

Companies often partner with CSOs as part of their corporate social responsibility. Christopher Massimine at Entrepreneur.com recommends how to apply for sponsorships.

Jun 08, 2023

While membership-based CSOs derive their budget from annual dues, launching a CSO that serves a broader public has different funding challenges. Here's what we recommend to help CSOs grow through public funding, individual donations and foundation or company grants.

Dec 16, 2022

Instead of recognizing donors with branded gifts or large naming rights, CSOs might consider using NFTs (non-fungible tokens)—in their soon-to-be greener version—that can create residual funding.

Nov 16, 2022

Is your CSO considering crypto donations? Proponents of blockchain argue the technology will make CSO fundraising more transparent, streamlines donation processes and attract a new demographic of crypto donors.