Foundations Continue to Diversify Staff, Increase Women CEO Pay
A Council on Foundations analysis shows a rise in female CEOs and people of color in grant-making roles.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Facing Nonprofit Fury, GoFundMe Reverses Course
The company has made the donation pages it created for organizations opt-in and will remove all unclaimed pages. It also issued an apology.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Beyond the Model Minority Myth
The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center leader discusses mitigating the challenging realities facing Asian immigrants today.
Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos
The pages launched by the company to help nonprofits have left some feeling they can’t control their organization’s message. Experts offer advice on what to do if you have a page.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
Why Philanthropy’s Democracy Talk Turns People Off
Here are the words that leave average Americans cold — and the language that could connect them to the billion-dollar fight to strengthen the country.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
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.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
How ‘Promote Giving’ Will Raise Millions for Charities
A new line of investment funds donates at least 5 percent of its performance fee, also known as the “promote,” to charities.
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
A strategic reserve fund mobilizes money and appeals to entrepreneurial donors. Is it the right solution for your nonprofit?
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Foundations Commit $500 Million to Curb AI Developers’ Influence
A coalition of 10 foundations wants to see that human interests are at the forefront of the technology’s rapid integration into daily life.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Matchmakers Help Charities Find Merger Partners
The threats facing charities have created high demand for intermediaries that can help organizations figure out survival strategies, including mergers.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue
The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
How America’s Favorite Charities Are Figuring Out Tech
An inside look at how America’s Favorite Charities use technology to improve the donor experience and tailor messages to supporters.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
America’s Favorite Charities 2021
See our full ranking with data profiles of the nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
The 100 Groups That Raise the Most Cash
See our full ranking with data profiles of the nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Weatherproof Your Future by Building an Endowment: Here’s How
Giving experts share three approaches to raising money that helps you weather any storm.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions