Community-Based Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way in Solving the Local News Crisis
There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities.
By Dan Kennedy
Contributor
More Than Half of Nonprofits Use A.I., Google.org Survey Finds
Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Wendy Schmidt and Grist Founder Launch Immersive-Media Nonprofit
The billionaire philanthropist and journalist Chip Giller are betting that virtual and augmented reality are on the cusp of a breakthrough — and poised to change hearts, minds, and giving.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How Transparent Philanthropy Can Liberate Billions of Dollars — and Do More Good
By sharing knowledge and data, grant makers can make their giving more accessible, equitable, and — crucially — effective.
Philanthropy Can Help Rewrite Hollywood’s Script on the Climate Crisis
In the run-up to the Oscars, grant makers should consider how supporting film and TV stories can counter fossil fuel industry narratives — and amplify other causes.
By Anna Jane Joyner
Contributor
How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions of an Indian Women’s Organization
The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. — delivering accurate medical information.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Futurism Is Having a Moment in Post-Pandemic Foundation Strategy
Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
TED’s Chris Anderson: How to Make Kindness — and Giving — Go Viral
In his new book “Infectious Giving,” Anderson argues nonprofit leaders and philanthropists have a role in reclaiming the Internet.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Airbnb Donates $10 Million to 120 Nonprofits on 6 Continents Through Its Unusual Community Fund
The groups receiving funds were not selected by Airbnb or its employees, but by hosts who rent out their properties on the platform.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
How A.I. Could Solve Humanity’s Biggest Problems — If Philanthropy Catches Up
The president of the McGovern Foundation is focused on how the nonprofit sector can use A.I. to deploy useful tools and solve wicked problems.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Donor-Advised Funds Are Changing Philanthropy
DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity
Some tools suggest whom fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
4 Practical Ways Nonprofits Can Use A.I. to Drive Innovation and Increase Impact
When used properly, generative A.I. can help organizations of any size or mission expand their capabilities. Here’s how.
By Brandolon Barnett
Contributor
Can a Nonprofit Help Lawmakers Understand A.I.?
The Horizon Institute for Public Service aims to bridge the gap between the worlds of policy and emerging tech, like A.I., by creating a pipeline of tech-savvy public servants.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
ChatGPT Poses Ethical Quandaries for Nonprofits. Here’s How to Confront Them.
When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.
By Kenna Barrett
Contributor
A Grant Maker Is Betting a TV Show for Teen Girls Can Help Narrow the STEM Gender Gap
Lyda Hill Philanthropies is among a growing number of funders turning to “narrative change” strategies that use the power of entertainment to shift people’s worldview.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor