Shattered Trust: $21 Million DAF Lawsuit Threatens Donor Confidence
In a legal battle, a DAF sponsor is accused of cutting off access to an account and refusing to make specific grants. Experts say the case is highly unusual but could impact donor trust and DAF regulations.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
‘Abolish Ice’ or ‘Lock ’em Up?’ A Nonprofit’s Middle Ground Approach to Justice
With federal funding cuts and crime declining, the Vera Institute’s new president argues philanthropy has a rare opening to advance criminal justice reform across ideological lines.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How This Community Foundation Created a New Model for Disaster Relief
After Nebraska’s 2024 tornadoes, the Omaha Community Foundation brought donors, case managers, and partners together to speed recovery, fill gaps in federal aid, and build a durable model for long‑term disaster philanthropy.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
3 Decades On, Elton John Reflects On His Philanthropic Legacy
The music icon and his husband reflect on the progress made toward preventing HIV and curing AIDS and the roadblocks that remain.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Leaders Call for Unity to Combat Government Threats
The National Council of Nonprofits and Independent Sector touted new efforts at a meeting on the relationship between charities and the government.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
OpenAI Foundation Pledges $1B in Grants to Ensure AI ‘Benefits All of Humanity’
The new funding will support life science and health research and will seek to mitigate some of the impacts of AI technologies on jobs, the economy and mental health, especially of children.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Ditching the Strategy Marathon for a Sprint
A Minneapolis firm condenses months of work into a single intensive day, sending charities out with a one‑year road map.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Monthly Cash Payments Could Boost Disaster Survivors. A Maui Nonprofit Tries It Out
Proponents of cash assistance for disasters say it gives people agency over their recovery and flexibility to meet their specific needs
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira
Associated Press
Meet the Man Who Revitalized the Louvre’s U.S. Donors
Thomas Moore says curiosity, in‑person meetings, and strong boundaries matter more than polished pitches. His advice: lead with sincerity, protect your team, and make every donor touchpoint worth someone’s time.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Tax Law to Cost Charities $5.7 Billion. What to Do Now.
The research focuses on two anticipated effects of the tax law: an annual loss of billions from donors who itemize their taxes and an influx of 8 million small-dollar donors lured back to charitable giving by the tax breaks.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising