Inspired by prize-winning journalist Paul Salopek’s 24,000-mile walk across the globe, The Open Canopy invites students worldwide to slow down, share their stories, and connect across cultures in a one-of-a-kind virtual classroom.| Better Magazine
Fundraising is too often seen, at best, as a ‘necessary evil.’ When viewed this way, folks – staff and volunteers alike – understandably prefer not to touch it with a 10-foot pole. Who wants to place themselves on the side of ‘evil?’ Yipes stripes! But that’s not what fundraising is at all. The tagline for… The post Reframe Fundraising: Responsibility, Privilege and Opportunity appeared first on Clairification.| Clairification
When donors invest in educational freedom, the ripple effects can last for years. Few stories capture that better than Elizabeth “Lizzie” Orlowski’s. As a| Children’s Scholarship Fund – New Hampshire
More women are controlling more wealth, but we don’t know much about who is giving or why The post Philanthropic habits of Canadian women to be the topic of new research at Carleton appeared first on Canadian Family Offices.| Canadian Family Offices
The importance of giving back to build stronger communities has never been more important. This is particularly true in Northern Virginia, Marland and the District of Columbia as economic uncertainty and federal job losses have hit hard these communities hard this year. For organizations providing counseling and mental health support systems, these uncertain times place […] The post Giving Back to Build Stronger Communities: The Importance of Corporate Philanthropy appeared first on Moder...| Modern Marketing Today
It is time to use these tools to go beyond wealth ratings and fundraise “smarter.” When you make the shift to putting engagement first, it makes a massive difference for both your goals and the donor experience.| JGA Counsel
No one understands better than I do the blind spots and ideological zeal that plague left-leaning philanthropy. But I am equally sure of this: The Trump-Vance Administration’s efforts to intimidate and punish progressive funders will be a cure far worse than the affliction. The post We Will Miss Philanthropic Freedom When It’s Gone appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Seven foundations teamed up to boost the organization, which has seen its attendance rates nearly double post-Oct. 7| eJewishPhilanthropy
We will not build better advancement operations… – or sustain fundraising success – or build stronger cultures of philanthropy – or renew the philanthropic spirit …if we do not grasp... The post The Leadership Attribute We Need Most: Master Weaver appeared first on MarketSmart LLC.| MarketSmart LLC
But what is unrestricted funding, and what room is there for it in the philanthropic sector? More importantly, how will it change the way we manage programs, and how will it contribute to building more equitable and anti-colonial practices within a still-colonial system?| CCF
Peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising allows donors to create their own page and garner donations in support of the Internet Archive. Every donation is tax-deductible, and 100% of all gifts raised directly […]| Internet Archive Blogs
Mary Kay MK5K 2025 raised $258K to support women’s cancer research, domestic violence programs, and empowerment initiatives.| Direct Selling Facts, Figures and News
Explore the impact of Oct. 7 on Jewish philanthropy. Discover how responses to crises shape giving and community resilience.| Baltimore Jewish Times
Introducing Your Fundraising Coach (by Lauren), a custom AI tool trained on decades of nonprofit fundraising expertise.| PITCH
A California-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds just received a “transformational gift” from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. She donated $42 million this week to the group ‘10,000 Degrees’ to assist in its mission of “supporting students to, through, and beyond college”. In their history of nearly a […] The post MacKenzie Scott Donates $42 Million to Expand College and Career Opportunities fo...| Good News Network
Professor Ray Madoff takes a penetrating look at what's really going on in the US tax system.| Boston College Law School Magazine
Supporters filled the room on September 18 as the Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire (CSFNH) hosted its Fall Donor Appreciation... The post Children’s Scholarship Fund NH Donor Appreciation Reception Celebrates Education Freedom Leaders Cordelli and Edelblut appeared first on Children’s Scholarship Fund – New Hampshire.| Children’s Scholarship Fund – New Hampshire
If you’ve ever run a marathon or know someone who has, you know they take preparation and stamina. Running a marathon and implementing a capital or comprehensive campaign have much in common. You wouldn’t show up at the starting line for either without putting in the necessary early work. And you wouldn’t start celebrating success at mile 17 when there’s still a long way to go. Here’s how the phases of a campaign compare to training for and completing a marathon. The post Campaigns ...| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
The Philanthropy 50 – The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of America’s biggest donors – was recently released for 2024. The headline? America’s top donors gave more than $16.2 billion. The full report is worth a read, with an analysis of giving trends and forward-looking predictions. The post What Inspires Big Gifts? Big Ideas appeared first on Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact..| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
Why the Organizations Built To Withstand Disruption Don’t Just Survive, They Evolve Into Something Stronger A few years ago, a small organization in Illinois achieved what many believed impossible: a 68 percent reduction in shootings in its community. The Trauma & Resilience Initiative didn’t just move the needle; it rewrote what was possible. Yet, when […] The post When Crises Forge Stronger Nonprofits appeared first on Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact..| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
Development directors across the nonprofit sector are facing an uncomfortable truth: The traditional model of fundraising operations is breaking down under its own inefficiencies. Recent research reveals that organizations often spend 31 percent of a grant’s value on administration, while funders typically allow only 13 percent for indirect costs. This gap forces development teams into […] The post The Fundraising Efficiency Revolution: How AI is Transforming Development Teams appeared fi...| Inspiring Generosity. Strengthening Nonprofits. Creating Impact.
Georgetown has announced that it will honor the legacy of President Emeritus John J. DeGioia—the longest-serving president in the university’s history—with three projects that speak to his priorities and impact as a leader. The post Honoring the service of John J. DeGioia appeared first on THE FEED.| THE FEED
Huston-Tillotson University, a private university in Texas, announced it received the largest-ever gift to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), while philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott made a historic contribution to boost the financial health of HBCUs. The post Philanthropists make ‘transformative’ gifts in support of HBCUs appeared first on THE FEED.| THE FEED
Many job descriptions claim to be looking for a fundraiser who will be “passionate about our mission.” That’s a good start, but a good fundraiser should be passionate about much... The post Fundraisers Need to Be Passionate About More Than Mission appeared first on MarketSmart LLC.| MarketSmart LLC
Too many fundraisers treat stewardship like the closing chapter. The thank-you note. The impact report. The ribbon-cutting ceremony. But in truth, the moment after the gift is when the real... The post Stewardship with Soul: Emotional Intelligence Beyond the Gift appeared first on MarketSmart LLC.| MarketSmart LLC
The most effective way to attract and engage new donors and raise the sights of existing ones is to draw them into the inner workings of our organizations.| MarketSmart LLC
From lost scientist to science advocate Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has been part of Kristin Olson Smith’s story since she and her family moved to Banbury Lane in 1990. She remembers her introduction to the Laboratory well, as it came on her first day of high school—or, to be exact, the night afterward. “My... The post Catalyst: From lost scientist to science advocate appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have emerged as a transformative tool in philanthropy, offering a flexible and tax-efficient way to support causes close to your heart. At Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, we...| Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
First Financial Bank will hold a food drive in Louisville Oct. 6-31 to support neighbors in need. The bank will accept canned food and nonperishable boxed food in large, marked bins at its 10 financial centers in the area.| Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Something that looked like confetti was falling outside the window of Chris Meek’s office building at 111 Broadway in downtown Manhattan.| American Essence
Something that looked like confetti was falling outside the window of Chris Meek’s office building at 111 Broadway in downtown Manhattan.| American Essence
Retirement for founders and stepping back from the family business means redefining roles so they stay relevant without becoming a bottleneck| Canadian Family Offices
MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion180 Insurance, a leading provider of flexible, customer-centric homeowners and flood insurance solutions, today announced a new matching gift campaign in collaboration with Team Rubicon, the veteran-led disaster response organization. Orion180 will match every dollar donated to Team Rubicon up to a total of $100,000, with proceeds supporting communities […]| Orion180
And we know the pieces are shifting. Philanthropy is in flux. DEI efforts are being re-evaluated or quietly shelved. Staff turnover is rattling once-stable institutions. Long-standing funding sources are vanishing. What remains, as my friend Stephanie Green Weizer says, is the “organic matter of our missions”—the values, love, and truth that can’t be extracted or destroyed. From this nutrient-rich core we can build something new.| CCF
Philanthropists should learn from the late John Bogle’s humility and localism. Because of his selfless business decisions, we had one less billionaire philanthropist and millions more middle-class givers spread throughout the world.| Philanthropy Daily
Learn simple strategies from parenting experts to help your child share what really happens at school each day.| Better Magazine
The fruit of one simple tree is feeding families, creating jobs, and helping the planet. See how breadfruit is transforming communities in Haiti and beyond.| Better Magazine
Why the Gupta family—major supporters of TIFF—gives to the arts, and how their philanthropy is rooted in humble beginnings.| Canadian Family Offices
Not many family office advisors are trained to make peace among their clients. How to promote unity and trust| Canadian Family Offices
From long term donors to individual giving to foundation grants and more, here are 10 recent donor trends you need to know. The post 10 Donor Trends You Need to Know appeared first on PITCH.| PITCH
At DonorsTrust we firmly believe a robust, thriving nonprofit sector is key to defending freedom. In the post below, Philanthropy Roundtable Visiting Fellow Jack Salmon outlines the importance of philanthropic... The post Why Nonprofits Must Reclaim Their Independence appeared first on DonorsTrust.| DonorsTrust
In the past two decades, global health governance has undergone a quiet revolution, shaped less by sovereign states and more by the growing influence of private capital. The World Health Organisati…| Developing Economics
Trina Bailey, an experienced fundraiser and public affairs strategist, becomes Alaska SeaLife Center’s Vice President of Advancement.| Alaska Business Magazine
The Same House, an Atlanta-based community service organization, is holding its Beloved Benefit on August 14 at the Woodruff Arts Center. Each year, the benefit raises money for local organizations. This year’s organizations are Atlanta Technical College, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, City of Refuge, Latin American Association, Morehouse School of Medicine, New Life Community Alliance, Partners for...| Georgia Trend Magazine
While most affluent households gave to charitable causes in 2020, there were some shifts in how they made those gifts and where their money went.| CNBC
In today’s hostile political climate, philanthropy must move beyond performative gestures and into authentic partnership.| YES! Magazine
It was a family affair at the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) 2025 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award when the organization| New Orleans Magazine
Explore what it will take to secure more major gifts by building trust, engaging donors effectively, and applying strategic fundraising techniques that drive results.| MarketSmart LLC
While the world grapples with visible threats to food supply, crop disease quietly destroys up to 40% of harvests each year. Meet the scientists turning cutting-edge research into resilient crops that could change the future of food.| Better Magazine
Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville, Michigan, is expanding its campus and programs to meet growing demand for marine technicians and boat builders — and a limited-time matching grant is helping fund its next chapter.| Better Magazine
Chicago leaders Michael Alter and Ravin Gandhi share how purpose-driven service — not just profit — has shaped their careers, leadership, and impact through City Year.| Better Magazine
Venture philanthropy is reshaping charitable giving by combining smart investing strategies with measurable impact. Learn how to apply its principles to your own financial decisions.| Better Magazine
Clearwater Capital Foundation’s annual Supercar Show may draw crowds with Ferraris and McLarens, but it’s the event’s successful giving model — and year-round educational podcast — that’s making a lasting impact in Chicagoland.| Better Magazine
What is “the Right”? That’s the question we’ve been exploring on Giving Ventures’ summer podcast series. From the Freedom Conservatives and Libertarians, to the New Right and Traditionalists, we’ve been... The post The Many Voices of the Right appeared first on DonorsTrust.| DonorsTrust
News of the devastation of the flooding in Central Texas has been overwhelming. Many lives have been lost. Families displaced. Entire communities thrown into grief and uncertainty. Our hearts go... The post When Waters Rise, We Respond Together appeared first on DonorsTrust.| DonorsTrust
Warren Buffett donates $1.15 billion to his family foundations| The Rational Walk
Austin Seminary seeks a Vice President for Institutional Advancement to oversee its comprehensive and integrated alumni engagement program and provide strategic direction for cultivating philanthropic giving. Located in Austin, Texas, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary prepares pastors, educators, missionaries, and chaplains for the work of Christ’s church, offering graduate degrees and lifelong learning programs for those seeking leadership development and spiritual renewal. The id...| TWB Fundraising Blog
It is time to use these tools to go beyond wealth ratings and fundraise “smarter.” When you make the shift to putting engagement first, it makes a massive difference for both your goals and the donor experience. The post Fundraise Smarter: Three Ways that Data Can Transform Your Donor Engagement appeared first on JGA Counsel.| JGA Counsel
In racing, that’s about fast cars. In fundraising, it’s about winning for the donor at high speed to meet your mission goals. There are four lessons from F1 strategy that directly apply to donor engagement.| JGA Counsel
Amid political polarization, public trust in nonprofits remains high. But concerns about government and wealthy donors’ influence grow.| Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In times of crisis, funders don’t have to sacrifice values to move quickly.| Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Domestic violence victims often stay for reasons most don’t see — fear, survival, and lack of options. The Survivor Justice Center helps women like her find safety, legal protection, and a path forward.| Better Magazine
More than 5 million children undergo surgery each year, many experiencing intense anxiety. Hope Always Foundation offers a research-backed solution: secure, content-curated Warrior Tablets designed to comfort and calm young patients — without sedatives or social media.| Better Magazine
In Chicago’s West Garfield Park, the Sankofa Wellness Village is advancing health equity through community-led development — bringing healthcare, fresh food, and economic opportunity to a neighborhood long impacted by disinvestment.| Better Magazine
The future of education won’t be defined by institutions that shout the loudest—but by those who can translate between emergent AI systems and the policies that shape our learning futures. It’s time we start funding them.| 🌀thisisGRAEME
Stronger Together: Saving Species One Hatchling at a Time The National Aviary remains committed to saving Critically Endangered and threatened species like the African Penguin and the Andean Condor. A... The post Stronger Together appeared first on National Aviary.| National Aviary
So many people think foundation fundraising is all about writing grants, and that renewing a foundation grant is all about writing a really good report. It’s not. I’m here to tell you that if you are not treating Program Officers like major donors – if the only time you reach out to them is when […]| Philanthropy without Borders
Read our insights into the just-released research from Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for 2024.| JGA Counsel
In Chicago’s West Garfield Park, MAAFA tackles gun violence by healing relationships, restoring dignity, and empowering young people to lead lasting community change.| Better Magazine
Every time I edit and produce one of our podcast episodes, I fall in love with the episode so that each one becomes my favorite. Clearly, I’m not impartial. But even so, THIS is a great episode because Vicki Atkinson and I were blown away by filmmaker, philanthropist and author, Peter Samuelson. Watch the small … More Episode 116: “Finding Happy” with Filmmaker and Philanthropist Peter Samuelson| The Heart of the Matter
Music Theater Works’ 2025 Producers Gala raised a record-breaking $220,000 with 200 guests enjoying performances, auctions, and the Joyce Ruth Saxon Award presentation.| Better Magazine
The intellectual movement that calls itself longtermism is an outgrowth of Effective Altruism (EA), a utilitarianism-inspired philanthropic programme founded just over a decade ago by Oxford philosophers Toby Ord and William MacAskill. EA, which claims to guide charitable giving to ...| Radical Philosophy
MISSION Tuesday’s Angels is a nonprofit Section 501(c)3 Organization that provides funding on an emergency basis to men, women and children with HIV/AIDS. Website The post Tuesday’s Angels, Inc. appeared first on Funders for LGBTQ Issues.| Funders for LGBTQ Issues
Nonprofit sponsors support fundraising events to boost brand recognition. Improve their return on investment and win a loyal sponsor for life with these tips.| re: charity
An injury to one is an injury to all. This needs to be the mantra for philanthropy today, if authoritarianism is to be turned back.| Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
As Goodman Theatre approaches its 2025/2026 Centennial Season, the theater’s commitment to storytelling beyond the stage is stronger than ever. Through education and engagement programs that reach Chicagoans of all ages — from toddlers experiencing live performance for the first time to older adults reflecting on their lives through storytelling — the Goodman fosters meaningful […]| Better Magazine
Every night, when the sun goes down, more than one billion people around the world are plunged into total darkness. For many of us, flipping on a light is second nature. But for families living in extreme poverty, darkness brings danger, lost opportunity, and hopelessness. Without light, education stalls, entrepreneurship fades, and economic freedom slips […]| Better Magazine
In this landscape, nonprofits have one major advantage—their work centers on impact and fuels change, two things that people care deeply about. The post Cut Through the Noise: 3 Creative Ways Nonprofits Can Communicate Their Mission with Heart and Clarity appeared first on JGA Counsel.| JGA Counsel
As fundraisers, we often ask others to give their time, talent, and treasure to support causes that matter. But how often do we truly embrace those roles ourselves? The post Three Mistakes to Avoid with Your Fundraising Data appeared first on JGA Counsel.| JGA Counsel
As fundraisers, we often ask others to give their time, talent, and treasure to support causes that matter. But how often do we truly embrace those roles ourselves? The post Why Fundraisers Should Volunteer as Board Members and Be Donors appeared first on JGA Counsel.| JGA Counsel
Editors’ Note: Michele Fugiel Gartner offers an outline of the history of foundation staff role development, adapted from an article, co-written with Tobias Jung and Alina Baluch, published in The Foundation Review (2023). In today’s polarized political landscape, philanthropy is under increasing scrutiny, from calls for greater transparency to more profound challenges about legitimacy and … Continue reading →| HistPhil
Strategic philanthropists, big bettors, and effective altruists all lionize the ability to measure problem-solving strategies. But what exactly do they think they are observing when they diagnose a problem? What gives them the confidence to pursue the root cause they think they see? Why privilege one strategy when there are many others at hand?| Blue Avocado
When I’m asked, “How are you?,” my knee-jerk reaction is to quickly just say, “Fine” or “Good.” But a couple of years ago, I remember being stopped in my tracks when an acquaintance paused after my automatic reply and asked me again, “How are you, really, dear?” She saw right through my hasty answer and […]| Better Magazine
by Phil Buchanan in CEP...Just in the past weeks I’ve heard leaders at philanthropic funders say things like ‘we’re trying to be small right now,’ ‘the lawy ...| omega.ngo
Countdown to Extinction: One Decade to Save African Penguins Ten years. Ten years is all that likely stands between the African Penguin becoming functionally Extinct-in-the-Wild. African Penguin numbers in South...| National Aviary
The San Francisco-based Center for Gender and Refugee Studies provides technical assistance to support the legal representation of unaccompanied migrant children. Recent actions by the Trump administration have put these efforts at risk.| Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
by Hans Taparia and Bruce Buchanan in The New York Times...With one hand they generate supernormal profits by plundering society, and with the other they do ...| omega.ngo
Richard Alexander Over the last decade, Richard Alexander L’82 has navigated his chosen profession (the law) and his chosen passion (Syracuse University and ...| SU News
John Chawner ’84 holds a disk of aluminum that was part of a testing device for supersonic airflow he created during his time at the University. Chawner rec ...| SU News
Jim Derry, CEO of Field Fastener joins this 🎧 podcast episode to share his journey in distribution, key leadership insights, and essential business strategies.| Driven
Explore the current endeavors of Bill Gates' children—Jennifer, Rory, and Phoebe—as they blend personal passions with professional pursuits in 2025| CEO Today
Discover Melinda Gates' journey before marrying Bill Gates, from her education to a successful career at Microsoft.| CEO Today
More than 70% of the world’s population lives under an autocratic leader. In fact, today there are only 34 liberal democracies – the lowest number in more than 25 years. How can we reverse that trend? In episode 70 of Giving Ventures, we talk with World Liberty Congress, Human Rights Foundation, and Ideas Beyond Borders.| DonorsTrust
Discover Bill Gates' winning habits, from reading 50 books a year to giving back through philanthropy and staying fit daily.| CEO Today
Discover how Melinda Gates balances philanthropy, self-care, and personal passions with her structured daily routine.| CEO Today
Explore the life and work of Melinda French Gates, her advocacy, Pivotal organisation, and dedication to women's empowerment.| CEO Today
“In this world,” Benjamin Franklin famously wrote, “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Doctor Franklin left out the certainty of government inefficiency. My conviction that...| DonorsTrust
If you’ve ever spent hours crafting a development plan, only to watch it gather dust, you’re not alone. Many nonprofits fall into the same traps, leading to ineffective strategies, frustrated teams, and unmet goals. The good news? These pitfalls are avoidable with a little awareness and a few strategic adjustments. Let’s explore the most common […] The post The Pitfalls of Development Plans and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Philanthropy without Borders.| Philanthropy without Borders
When done well, a development plan can serve as a powerful roadmap—aligning your team, clarifying priorities, and putting an end to the chaos of feeling like you’re constantly winging it. And yet, so many nonprofits have operated for years without one. Why? Because the true purpose of a development plan is often misunderstood. Many Development […] The post From Dusty to Dynamic: The Real Purpose of Development Plans appeared first on Philanthropy without Borders.| Philanthropy without Borders
