What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?
A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
How to Move DEI Strategy From Paper to Practice
Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are daunting and hard to implement, but creating — putting into action — a formal strategy can help your organization gain real traction.
By Michael K. Allio
Contributor
Nonprofits Are Still Struggling to Bridge the Digital Divide
Eighty percent of organizations in a new study said they are not able to achieve their missions because they or the people they serve have limited internet access.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Some Fundraisers Are Using ChatGPT Technology to Do Their Jobs Better
The chatbot can automate mundane, time-consuming tasks like writing social-media posts, drafting thank-you notes to donors, and completing grant applications.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Online Giving Declined Slightly in 2022, but Monthly Giving Was a Bright Spot, Report Finds
The drop in online giving masks the turbulence of the year for individual nonprofits — with some performing well but others experiencing sharp declines. Recurring donors gave more money over all than those offering one-time gifts, highlighting a path nonprofits seeking to boost retention might want to follow.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Land Trusts Offer an Innovative Way to Help the Middle Class Afford a Home
The nonprofits offer homes at low rates, but in exchange buyers have to give up some of the equity they would typically build up with a standard mortgage. That allows the trusts to offer homes to more people.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
To Stem the Housing Crisis, Religious Congregations Are Building Homes
Churches and other religious organizations are developing vacant or underutilized land in their own backyards to meet the need for affordable housing. Nonprofits are helping them navigate the financial and political challenges.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Fridays Off? Fewer Meetings? 10 Tips for Nonprofits to Test a 4-Day Week
How groups have squeezed their work — and impact — into schedules that aren’t Monday through Friday
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Nonprofit Stays for the Long Haul After Disasters
A humanitarian group called IsraAID remains in disaster areas long after the news cameras leave, working with community leaders and local organizations to help people recover and build resilience.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
AmeriCorps Names Former Biden Campaign Staffer to Serve as Chief Program Officer
Plus, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation has chosen a new CEO, and the World Resources Institute India has selected its next leader.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Latinos Aren’t Appointed to Nonprofit Boards in Big Cities in Big Numbers
A study of cities with large numbers of Latinos found a mismatch between the number of Hispanic residents and charity board members.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Opinion | Op-ed on Philanthropic Pluralism Draws Praise and Calls to Aim Higher
Readers weigh in on a recent essay by philanthropy leaders in support of greater tolerance and respect for diverse views within the field.
Debunking the Myth of Philanthropic Pluralism
Philanthropy activist Edgar Villanueva says leaders seeking greater unity in the field are pushing old and harmful tropes about the need for polite behavior in the face of racist and anti-democratic actions.
Nonprofits Struggle as Recession Signs Grow More Pronounced
Nonprofits say demand is increasing while donors’ fears about the economy are prompting them to hold back their gifts.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Plus, the National Women’s History Museum has named its next CEO.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofits Stick to Their Tweets Even as They Worry That Elon Musk’s Twitter Is Toxic
Most charitable groups remain on the platform despite concerns that the social-media giant’s content is increasingly noxious.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects