More Funders Announce Long-Term Support as Federal Cuts Deepen
Foundations are shifting their spending strategies, particularly for groups affected by Trump administration policy changes. Among them is a $1 billion initiative to support economic mobility for low-income Americans.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Trigger Words Aren’t Nonprofits’ Only Language Problem
A recent op-ed missed the chance to address a deeper issue — the policing of nonprofit speech.
Could a $5-a-Year Campaign Replace Federal Funding?
One leader’s idea to bring new funding to the arts and why it could be a model for other fields facing government cuts.
By Brett Egan
Contributor
Data Visuals That Wow: 5 Easy Ways to Show Impact
Transforming your impact data into sharp, strategic charts is easier than you might think. These simple visualization strategies will make your outcomes crystal clear.
By Stephanie Evergreen
Contributor
Philanthropy’s Trigger Words — and How to Make Your Message Clear
You say ‘equity.’ They hear ‘exclusion.’ Strategies for getting everyone on the same page.
By Matt Watkins
Contributor
In the Face-Off Against AI, Funders Need to Have Workers’ Backs
As artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, philanthropy must act before employees are locked out of the conversation.
By Mike Kubzansky and Don Howard
Trump-Era Survival Strategies: Climbing Back After Losing $300 Million in Federal Funding
The chief fundraiser of Save the Children talks about how to sustain core programs during challenging times.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
With Federal Funding Slashed, This Nonprofit Aims to Reinvent Itself
About half of Jumpstart’s funding came from AmeriCorps, support the Trump administration recently cut.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
8 Ways Your Board Can Drive Momentum in a Capital Campaign
Tap into your board members’ skills and strengths to make the most of their participation in a multiyear fundraising drive.
By Libby Sander
Contributor
St. Jude Children’s Hospital’s Fundraising Organization Selects New CEO
The group, which is in the midst of a global expansion, chose Ike Anand, the organization’s chief operating officer since 2020, who previously worked at travel-tech firm Expedia.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Inside the Leadership Success of a Millennial and Boomer Who Share the CEO Seat
Co-leaders of a Louisiana community group share what makes their norm-defying intergenerational partnership a boon for their staff, their community, and their personal growth.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Tyler TerMeer: The Equity Champion
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation chief is finding commonalities and building bridges among organizations with different missions.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Nonoko Sato: The Capacity Builder
The CEO of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is helping nonprofits raise revenue, be good employers, and build strong boards.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
The Nonprofit Work Force Just Recovered From the Pandemic. Will Trump 2.0 Set It Back Again?
Nonprofits are the third-largest nongovernment employer, providing 10 percent of American jobs. A future dip, though hard to decipher, looks likely.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
A Nonprofit Offers Better Floors for Better Health
A Rwandan group offers an affordable alternative to dirt floors, which contribute to the spread of respiratory and parasitic diseases.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Ford Picks Yale Law School Dean to Succeed Darren Walker
Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations