Each philanthropic cause has its own special challenges. Here we talk to fundraising pros for a behind-the-scenes look at a variety of missions and organizations.

By Margaret Battistelli Gardner

POLITICS

Gotta Grasp the Moment
BY NANCY EIRING

Political fundraising is unique to traditional, nonprofit, cause-driven fundraising. It has a deadline — an election — and an identified enemy — the opponent. These factors make it somewhat easier. But campaigns go through peaks and valleys, highs and lows. And that makes political fundraising more challenging. Factors such as the media, polling, ads and the issues also affect how money comes in the campaign’s door.