Have a Plan Ready for When Big Gifts Surprise You
Windfalls are more common than you may think. These tips will help you write a windfall policy so good fortune doesn’t catch you off guard.
By Walter Dillingham Jr.
Contributor
Build a Supportive, Active Board: 3 Proven Tactics
Seasoned leaders share advice on what it takes to create a healthy dynamic between nonprofit boards and executives.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
How One Foundation Built a Board That’s Standing Up to Trump
Young, racially diverse trustees who include several grantees are helping the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation hold the line on equity despite threats from the administration.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofits — and Tips to Make Them Work
Whether you want to sharpen your leadership, fundraising, or grant-seeking skills this year, here is guidance on how to improve.
3 Legal Duties That CEOs and Board Members Must Know
Your nonprofit’s future depends on these 3 fiduciary duties. Learn what they are and how CEOs and board members can get them right.
By Elizabeth M. Schmidt
Contributor
Tips for Engaging Your Board Members
A well-run board can help a nonprofit operate better, but it can be hard to make the most of board members’ time and talents. We’ve collected a variety of resources to help nonprofits and trustees work together to advance a nonprofit’s mission.
When Locals Lead Grant Making: 20 Years of Results From Colorado
El Pomar Foundation’s unique grant-making program offers a blueprint for community-based, locally led giving.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
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
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
6 Steps to Turbocharge Your Board Recruitment
Passion for the cause and diversity of experience are as valuable as fundraising chops or the capacity to give big, experts say.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
The Gates Foundation, the World’s Biggest Philanthropy, Announces Plans to Shutter in 2045
Bill Gates said his foundation will give away $200 billion over the next 20 years, accelerating donations in global health and other areas.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Op-Ed Expertly Captures How Nonprofits May Inadvertently Cause Harm
Charities are less effective when they fail to see the people they serve as full-fledged humans, says one reader.
Skilled, Diverse, and Engaged — 2025 Will Require More From Boards
Boards will be more important than ever as nonprofits navigate a tricky financial landscape and political uncertainty.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Does Board Leadership Look Like America? An Answer From One City
An analysis of Omaha nonprofit trustees who serve on three or more boards found they are older and more highly educated than the city as whole, and most are men.
As Nonprofits Hunt for Better Board Members, Can MBA Philanthropy Help?
A New York financier’s $25 million of support helps create nonprofit boardroom placements for students learning the realities of foster care, immigration, health care for the elderly, and more.
By George Anders
Contributor
The Internet Archive Is a Cautionary Tale for Growing Nonprofits
A legal battle involving the organization behind the Wayback Machine shows why a nonprofit’s ambition shouldn’t come at the expense of its users.
By Keith Porcaro
Contributor