Why Track Giving? Because Nonprofits Need Money to Do Their Work
Those who say “Giving USA’s” focus on nonprofit giving is too narrow miss a critical point: To sustain these organizations, individual donations count most.
By Phil Buchanan
Contributor
After 4 Decades in the Nonprofit World, I’m Troubled by Philanthropy’s Expanding Footprint
In his new column, former foundation president Craig Kennedy explores what he sees as problematic changes in the social sector.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
In a Landmark Voting Case, Philanthropy and Nonprofits Were Crucial Players. Now We Need to Do More
Civil-rights and advocacy groups, powered by money from charitable donors, won a victory for Black voters, who are too often left out of decisions in Alabama and elsewhere. Now is a key moment to capitalize on that work to safeguard our democracy.
By Evan Milligan and Janai Nelson
Extreme Rhetoric on Policing Has Led Donors Down an Unproductive Path
Grant makers need to make sure the loudest voices in the room aren’t stopping them from investing in meaningful community-engagement efforts that bring police and residents together to develop just and effective approaches to public safety.
‘Giving USA’ Misses the Boat on the True State of Generosity in America
Americans are actually giving more, but they’re giving differently. And their contributions — as well as their needs — are invisible to the philanthropic professional class.
By Jeff Cain
Contributor
In the New Green Economy, Philanthropy Must Take a Smarter Approach to Creating Good Jobs
As federal climate investments open up millions of new jobs, grant makers have a chance to rectify past mistakes and support efforts to create employment opportunities that truly help low-income workers build wealth and advance in their careers.
By Maureen Conway and Amy Brown
Donors’ Unrealistic Expectations Harm Nonprofits and Take the Joy Out of Philanthropy
A lack of time, money, and resources means nonprofits can’t always respond to gifts with the immediacy or detail that donors want. Instead, donors should focus on building trusting relationships with the organizations they support.
By Sewheat Asfaha and Lauren Janus
Growing Reliance on Emergency Fundraising Puts Nonprofits at Risk
When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give.
By Chris Maddocks
Contributor
Philanthropy Should Redirect Anger at the Supreme Court Toward Solving Underlying Social Problems
Rulings on affirmative action, loan forgiveness, and LGBTQ rights should spur the nonprofit world to double down on efforts to address the larger problems of race, discrimination, and education.
By Leslie Lenkowsky
Contributor
U.S. foundations need to join efforts to eradicate a practice that harms millions of women physically and emotionally, preventing them from becoming productive members of their communities, says a victim of the procedure.
By Nimco Ali
Contributor