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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. This opened Ogilvy’s eyes to how direct response advertisers carefully test and optimize tactics for immediate action and sales conversion rather than just broad messaging. Blend time-tested principles with bold new applications.

Lesson 59
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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

The traditional method of receiving tax-deductible donations is to file for 501(c) status with the Internal Revenue Service, an application for 501(c)(3) status designed for a religious, charitable, or educational purpose. However, the impact of the “Great Recession” in 2009 and 2010 left its founders with dwindling funds.

Model 53
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14 Top Nonprofit Websites to Inspire Your Organization

DNL OmniMedia

Project Open Hand. Supporters need multiple ways to get involved, and your site should make it clear and easy to get started with a donation, volunteer application, adoption, or fundraising page setup. Top Nonprofit Website: Project Open Hand. North Shore Animal League. Mustard Seed Communities. Gooley Hemophilia Center.