Fighting Racism Requires Nonprofits and Foundations to Learn How to Talk Openly About Injustice
A new tool kit explains how to ditch the savior language and showcase the aspirations and common humanity of people at the center of philanthropic missions.
By Tanya Barrientos and Norris West
Civic Life and Economic Opportunity: How Philanthropy Can Help
The Kettering Foundation and the Knight Foundation released a collection of essays on American democracy within days of the presidential election. In two different sessions, authors joined us in conversation to discuss their essays.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
How Grant Makers Can Foster Racial Equity
Wes Moore, head of Robin Hood, and Edgar Villanueva, author of Decolonizing Wealth, share their thoughts on the steps grant makers, donors, and those outside the nonprofit world should take to ensure vital long-lasting change to significantly improves the lives of people of color.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
How to Win DAF Gifts: Advice From the Archives
Donors who put money into donor-advised funds aren’t all that different from everyone else; they just have one more option for making charitable gifts. We’ve mined our archive for recent articles, webinars, and advice to help your organization develop strategies for connecting with donors who give this way.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
3 Views on How Philanthropy Should Bolster Democracy
The Kettering Foundation and the Knight Foundation released a collection of essays on American democracy within days of the presidential election. Three of the authors joined us in conversation to discuss their essays.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
Invest In and Strengthen People of Color: a Corporate Grant Maker Explains How
The head of Levi Strauss Foundation calls for corporate foundations to invest is community nonprofits and shares benefits and lessons.
By Daniel Lee
Contributor
As GivingTuesday Nears, It’s Time to Drop the Donor-Fatigue Myth
Donors are poised to give more during this time of crisis. Nonprofits can tap their generosity by explaining their needs and diversifying who receives their appeals.
By Woodrow Rosenbaum
Contributor
How to Inspire Major Donors to Give at the End of a Very Tough Year
A five-step recipe for big-gift fundraising success in challenging times.
By Joan Garry
Contributor
Study Shows How Nonprofits Should Improve Online Gatherings
Many meetings have little structure, and participants don’t always know if they need to turn on web cameras or whether it’s OK to leave them off.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Your Nonprofit Likely Needs a Digital Upgrade. Here’s How to Get it Done.
Direct-service nonprofits quickly moved operations online during the pandemic. But to serve clients better, they need to move beyond short-term fixes and invest in more effective and efficient tech tools and infrastructure.
By Margaret Laws and Fred Dillon