What MacKenzie Scott Wants in a Grantee — a New Analysis Offers Clues
Harvard researchers mined information about the maverick philanthropist’s nearly 2,000 grants to offer the best window yet into the types of organizations she favors.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
‘Pretty Scary’: 7 Things to Know About Religion’s Decline and Charitable Giving
Why the shrinking of the American church will ripple throughout philanthropy.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Churches Reborn as Engines of Social Good
As religion fades, some places of worship are partnering with charities to enhance their impact — and in some cases, revive their fortunes.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
What Philanthropy and Nonprofits Lose as Religion Fades
As many as 30 percent of churches may close in the next 20 years, leaving philanthropy to confront questions about how much faith matters to its work — and how to fill the void it may leave.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Giving Is Down — Except for DAFs, Says New Report
Defying the 2022 decline in giving, contributions to donor-advised funds climbed to new heights last year, albeit at a slower pace than usual, according to a new report.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Philanthropy’s Job in Polarized America: Make Partners of Enemies, a New Poll Says
Many Americans see foundations as key to brokering peace and forging partnerships between opposing sides.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
The crisis demands intense, pressure-packed effort, yet the horrifying violence is hitting close to home.
By Drew Lindsay
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The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes acclaimed author Michael Lewis in “Going Infinite.”
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
With 200,000 Nonprofits Rated, the New Charity Navigator Aims High, Falls Short
Once obsessed with overhead, the evaluator wants to judge impact and more. Data, however, is scarce.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
A Short History of the Fast and Furious Rise of DAFs
After a meteoric rise, donor-advised funds like Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable now rank among the most powerful forces in philanthropy.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor