PathFinder

This tool includes a number of solutions for nonprofit organizations in the areas of fundraising and relationship management, marketing and engagement, financial management, payment services, social responsibility, organizational and program management, grant and award management, analytics, and more. 

This course covers the key terminology and practices for running a successful capital campaign within a nonprofit organization. Participants will learn about the phases of conducting a capital campaign—evaluation, feasibility study, organization, solicitation, and post-campaign activities—as well as how to avoid common pitfalls. 

This report explains state charitable solicitation registration requirements. It includes information on common forms of solicitation that may require solicitation, an explanation of the registration forms and processes, how to approach online fundraising requirements, and more.

This podcast provides fundraisers with the latest information on fundraising and philanthropy by highlighting current news and research.

This blog discusses issues related to philanthropy and technology.

This webinar explains the three categories of funding that relate to faith-based organizations, how they can “compartmentalize” secular vs. religious activities, and the best ways to be in compliance with diverse funders.

This podcast shares expert advice on how to make a good grantseeking program a great one through strategic and leading-edge approaches to institutional fundraising. Topics include fundraising, corporate grants and philanthropy, community-centered grantseeking, grants from private and family foundations, and much more.

This recorded webinar details the steps to take in order to launch a successful capital campaign. 

This article explores the ins and outs of in-kind contributions. It includes information on what they are, IRS rules surrounding them, and how to secure, leverage, document, and value in-kind contributions.

This tool helps newcomers to the philanthropy sector get up to speed on the basics or gain a deeper understanding of the world of giving. It includes explainers which answer key questions about philanthropy-related topics, a quiz that enables users to test their knowledge of philanthropy, and background papers on trends in U.S. philanthropy.