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The Chronicle of Philanthropy Magazine

Nov/Dec 2025

What's Next? Predictions for 2026

Volume 38, Issue 1

In This Issue

A bold forecast from leaders and thinkers about what lies ahead and how to respond to what will likely be another unprecedented year.

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Predictions for Philanthropy in 2026
Opinion

Predictions for Philanthropy in 2026

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Opinion

Give Fast and Make a lot of Noise: A 2026 Playbook for Big Donors

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Up or Down? Forecasts for Foundation Giving in 2026

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

How to Fend Off Threats to the Sector in 2026

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Good News — and Bad News — About AI and Fundraising in 2026

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Will DEI Die? The Fate of Equity Efforts in 2026 and Beyond

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Prospects for Increased Foundation Payout in 2026

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Survival Strategies for Struggling Nonprofits in 2026

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Every Funder’s Must-Do in 2026: Bring Americans Together

Predictions for the Year Ahead

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Opinion

Philanthropy in 2030: Leaders Predict the Future

Five leaders on what the sector will look like in five years.

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Solutions

Beyond the Bequest: How Legacy Societies Deepen Donor Ties

Want to keep legacy donors engaged — and giving? Here’s how to stay close to supporters who’ve included your charity in their estate plans.

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By
Contributor

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Solutions

Weatherproof Your Future by Building an Endowment: Here’s How

Giving experts share three approaches to raising money that helps you weather any storm.

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By
Senior Editor, Solutions

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Solutions

How a Midlevel Program Can Boost Giving in a Time of Uncertainty

Midlevel donors are a reliable, although sometimes overlooked, source of revenue — and terrific candidates for planned gifts.

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By
Senior Editor, Fundraising