Nonprofits Need to Embrace Transparency, Even if the Supreme Court Rules to Protect Donor Privacy
Greater financial transparency, made increasingly possible by technological innovation and new social norms, is becoming a hallmark virtue of the 21st century for young people raised on social media and smartphones. Their vision for a more transparent world will become the expectation in the years to come, and they will only trust nonprofits that are open.
By Christina Asquith
Contributor
Crypto, Meet Donor-Advised Funds: a New Way of Giving
A crypto-enthusiast has developed a system that makes it easy for charities to receive digital currencies — and could open the door to new, young, tech-savvy donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Many fundraisers were pleasantly surprised by the continued support they got from attendees and sponsors of virtual events last year. As they tiptoe toward gathering in person, some wonder whether the donors will follow.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Fighting Falsehoods Must Be at the Center of All That Nonprofits and Foundations Do
As lies and disinformation increasingly threaten the work of nonprofits, they should incorporate tools that will help dismantle falsehoods and replace them with accurate and more emotionally compelling narratives.
To Transform Policing, Philanthropy Must Support Efforts to Abolish It
Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict was just the start. Now grant makers need to make sure their dollars go where they will make a real difference — to abolitionist movements leading the fight for just and lasting change.
By Mihika Srivastava
Contributor
Online Giving Grew 32 Percent in 2020, Survey Finds
Charities that directly responded to the health crisis or advocated for relief saw giving grow at nearly twice the rate as those that didn’t, according to a new poll.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Fundraising if It’s Used Effectively and Ethically
The pandemic gave nonprofits a glimpse of how A.I. can change giving. Now foundations and nonprofits need to join forces to use these tools to jump-start a revolution in giving and ensure that organizations of all sizes and causes benefit.
Tech Titans Scolded for Ignoring Cybersecurity Philanthropy
Technology entrepreneurs made their fortunes developing internet apps and social-media platforms, but they are largely absent in the fight against digital threats, according to an open letter to philanthropy from a group of donors, cybersecurity researchers, and law-enforcement associations.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Not Just for Dancing Teens: Some Charities See Potential in TikTok Fundraising
Some nonprofits hesitate to embrace the video-sharing app, but those who have say it helps them authentically connect with younger supporters, spread their message more broadly, and raise money in a new way.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Crowdfunding Continues to Gain Traction as a Fundraising Tool
Roughly 32 percent of people say they donate to a crowdfunding effort each year, according to a survey. Nine out of 10 respondents said they’d continue to give the same amount or more to crowdfunding efforts over the next three years.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Philanthropy Needs to Prepare Itself for a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence
Incorporating A.I. tools into all programs and ensuring they are used for social good should be a priority for every foundation, not just those focused on technological innovation.
Foundation Helps Nonprofits Boost Social-Media Fundraising With Expertise and Matching Grants
The Jessie Ball duPont Fund offered grantees crash courses in how to use Twitter and Facebook to boost fundraising. The results for nonprofits, such as the Jacksonville Humane Society, were impressive.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Reporter
Potent New Fundraising Tools Shouldn’t Be Abandoned When the Covid Crisis Ends
Technological innovations embraced out of necessity during the pandemic helped nonprofits reach more donors and opened up possibilities for more effective fundraising in the future.
What to Know About 3 Charity Monitoring Groups
Get a quick overview of some of the best-known charity-monitoring organizations.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Professional Program Officer
In the Covid Era, Nonprofits Have No Choice but to Go Online
Nonprofits will face intense competition, staffing challenges, and new pressures from grant makers and donors as they are forced to accelerate their shift to a digital world.
By John MacIntosh
Contributor