Does OpenAI Serve Society or Its Shareholders?
The maker of the most popular AI chatbot has removed the word “safely” from its mission statement as it's transformed from a nonprofit to a business increasingly focused on profits.
By Alnoor Ebrahim
The Conversation
How AI Can Help You Find — and Win — More Grants
Use the newest smart tools to discover new funders, write stronger proposals, and improve grant-seeking efficiency.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Leaders Face Disruption With Resilience and Resolve, Poll Finds
A survey takes the pulse of nonprofit and foundation leaders, including their outlook for the future.
By George Anders
Contributor
After Donor Data Is Compromised, How to Restore Trust
A data breach can damage fundraising for years. Here’s how to regain trust through honest communication, proactive updates, and consistent security.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Why the $130 Billion OpenAI Foundation Has Other Nonprofits on Edge
The nation’s largest nonprofit remains tightly linked to a fast-growing technology company at the center of the AI boom. Nonprofits and foundations are raising concerns about its independence and accountability.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
5 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising in 2026
How AI, the new tax law, an uncertain economy, and more will change how nonprofits raise money.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Donors Are Vetting You on LinkedIn. Here’s How to Win Them Over.
Four ways to leverage LinkedIn to burnish your reputation with donors.
By Allison Holton and Bonnie Shea
How Leaning Into AI Search Can Help Your Org Find Donors
Nonprofits need to understand more about what AI search is looking for and be sure their pages meet those standards, experts say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
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
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
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
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
How to Use AI to Drive Fundraising
These resources for fundraisers will help you stay on top of smart tools and make the most of this emerging technology — without compromising the heart of your work.
Nonprofits Are Embracing AI, but Many Struggle to Find Funding
Organizations are experimenting with AI at unprecedented speed, yet funding and data challenges could slow progress.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor