A Foundation Creates a Community Hub, Anchored by Its Headquarters
The century-old Cleveland Foundation is betting that music, food, and open doors can rebuild trust — and a neighborhood.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How High-Touch Expeditions Build a Pipeline of Major Supporters
Experiential philanthropy trips are a growing strategy used by organizations that want to make inroads with midlevel and major donors, who often have the time, money, and interest in participating.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Tax Breaks Could Nudge Cautious Donors to Give More
A recent survey found that three-quarters of respondents didn’t know about the new tax-law changes.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show Why Screening Potential Donors Matters
Most universities screen potential donors, but they may step up those policies and procedures.
By Brian Herman
The Conversation
Does OpenAI Serve Society or Its Shareholders?
The maker of the most popular AI chatbot has removed the word “safely” from its mission statement as it's transformed from a nonprofit to a business increasingly focused on profits.
By Alnoor Ebrahim
The Conversation
Funders Step In to Help Nonprofits Facing Legal Threats Over DEI
Civil rights laws haven't changed, but racial equity nonprofits feel exposed to lawsuits because of the Trump administration's conservative interpretation of the law.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A New Bitcoin Fund Aims to Boost Crypto Gifts to Save the Children
The fund aims to serve as an innovation in both fundraising and in how nonprofits move their money to where it is needed.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
As AI Advances, Candid Cuts Staff, Bets Its Future on Data
As artificial intelligence explodes, nonprofit data provider Candid shifts focus to provide data to AI platforms.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
MacKenzie Scott’s Boldest Year Yet: Fewer Gifts, Massive Checks
Her 2025 giving hit $7.1B, with fewer gifts but far larger checks driving her most ambitious year yet. By pouring resources into repeat partners and global and environmental causes, she’s signaled a new, bolder era for her philanthropy.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
The High Cost of Low Nonprofit Pay
Millions of nonprofit workers don’t make enough to sustain themselves. Experts warn it’s time for boards and funders to stop ignoring the math and start investing in the people behind the mission.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising