Advice for Fundraisers Caught in the Middle of Political Battles
The intensity of the nation’s battles over political and social issues seeps into the everyday work of advancement offices. Here, more than a dozen fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and consultants offer advice about how to navigate these times.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Donations in the Balance: Fundraising in the Age of Polarization
This week we are featuring articles from our recent archive on issues that are of special interest to our readers. Nonprofits and their advancement teams are under fire on political and social issues, with supporters using contributions to try to force change.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Alarmed by Trend Among the Young to Think Guns Mean Safety, Nonprofit Turns to TikTok Stars
After years of policy research at the Joyce Foundation, Nina Vinik has started a nonprofit that aims to address young Americans’ embrace of gun ownership as protection.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Packard Foundation Names Its First Director of Justice and Equity Grant Making
Also, Robin Hood has hired a New York City official as its next chief program and impact officer, and the president of Covenant House International is retiring in March.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Trust in Nonprofits Declines in U.S. but Grows Globally
Only 45 percent of Americans polled in November said they trust nonprofits, 5 percentage points lower than the previous year. Among 27 countries surveyed, the U.S. ranked fourth to last in terms of trust in nonprofits,
By dan.parks
Contributor
New Nonprofit Leaders of Color Bring Change but Also Face Hurdles
At least 20 big nonprofits appointed leaders of color in the past year. The new CEOs face daunting challenges in some cases — past charges of racism by employees or clients — but many are finding ways to move their organizations forward.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
As Nonprofit Leaders Pass the Baton, Let’s Use This Moment to Close the Race Gap.
Half of nonprofit CEOs are getting ready to make a transition, a study released today finds. Since many of them are white, we have a chance to make a big stride on diversity — but only if foundations, nonprofits, and others tackle succession planning, training, and funding.
Latinx Group for Fundraisers and Nonprofits Expands Its Membership and Programs
Somos El Poder provides professional development to help member organizations boost their fundraising revenue.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
United States Artists Chooses Judilee Reed as Its Next CEO
Also, Dan Cardinali intends to leave Independent Sector this year, and New England Public Media has hired its next president.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How New Robin Hood CEO Plans to Fight NYC Poverty
Richard R. Buery Jr. says schools should be a central place where people can go for help with social problems like hunger and eviction.
GoFundMe to Acquire Fundraising-Software Provider Classy
In the near term, little will change for nonprofits, but eventually, donors who give to an individual crowdfunding campaign may be connected with organizations that address underlying social problems.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Cardinali Announces Departure From Independent Sector
During his six years on the job, Dan Cardinali accelerated a focus on race and equity in the nonprofit world at the coalition of charities and foundations.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Some Nonprofits Had a Strong End to 2021, But the Outlook for 2022 Is Uncertain
Brand-name charities focused on hunger and health reported record-breaking fundraising hauls, while smaller groups with diverse missions said fundraising was largely on par with expectations.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and IllumiNative Help Native American Groups Fight Vaccine Hesitancy
With nearly $1 million from CZI, grassroots groups are using social media, enlisting influencers, and taking other steps to prevent the spread of Covid.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
The Metaverse Is Coming, and Philanthropy Needs to Be Prepared
By intervening early in the development of the metaverse, philanthropy can head off the problems that plague Facebook and help build virtual worlds where democratic values flourish and problems are solved with empathy and understanding.
By Hollie Russon Gilman and Ari Wallach
Nonprofits Are at Risk of Cyberattacks. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Most charities have spent little on cybersecurity because of cost — and because they didn’t think they’d be targets. The good news is there’s help to address the threat. Plus, see the rest of our January issue.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor