Winners of Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge Find Creative Solutions
Many are using a combination of artificial intelligence and the wisdom of their residents.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
The Power of Pairing Money With Mentorship
With $70 million from MacKenzie Scott, Native Forward Scholars Fund is expanding its successful hands-on program — something that others hoping to grow can learn from.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
TED’s Audacious Project Raised $1B From Donors in 2 Days for Big Nonprofit Efforts
More than a dozen nonprofits will benefit. Donors will meet in person to decide how much to give each group.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
A Foundation Creates a Community Hub, Anchored by Its Headquarters
The century-old Cleveland Foundation is betting that music, food, and open doors can rebuild trust — and a neighborhood.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How High-Touch Expeditions Build a Pipeline of Major Supporters
Experiential philanthropy trips are a growing strategy used by organizations that want to make inroads with midlevel and major donors, who often have the time, money, and interest in participating.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Tax Breaks Could Nudge Cautious Donors to Give More
A recent survey found that three-quarters of respondents didn’t know about the new tax-law changes.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show Why Screening Potential Donors Matters
Most universities screen potential donors, but they may step up those policies and procedures.
By Brian Herman
The Conversation
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
Funders Step In to Help Nonprofits Facing Legal Threats Over DEI
Civil rights laws haven't changed, but racial equity nonprofits feel exposed to lawsuits because of the Trump administration's conservative interpretation of the law.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A New Bitcoin Fund Aims to Boost Crypto Gifts to Save the Children
The fund aims to serve as an innovation in both fundraising and in how nonprofits move their money to where it is needed.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising