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The Chronicle of Philanthropy Magazine

A woman with a dolphin On the cover: How nonprofits are tackling today's most pressing challenges, from winning over Gen Z donors to building partnerships that last.

July 2026

Making Connections, Creating Change

Volume 38, Issue 8

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Your Year-End Campaign Starts Now

Your Year-End Campaign Starts Now

The quiet months are your best chance to test bold messaging — so your year-end appeals succeed when it counts.

‘We Make a Point of Celebrating When People Try, Not Just When They Win’

‘We Make a Point of Celebrating When People Try, Not Just When They Win’

Curt Ellis, the CEO and co-founder of FoodCorps, on how he overcomes challenges.

How to Win Gen Z Now — and Gain Donors for Life

How to Win Gen Z Now — and Gain Donors for Life

Young donors don’t give the way their parents did. Here’s what’s working with the generation that will define the sector’s future.

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How to Find DAF Donors and Get Them Giving Year-Round

A wave of money is sitting in donor-advised funds. These fundraising leaders share how to get it flowing.

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Your Data Has 3 Seconds to Hook a Donor. Make Them Count.

Expert advice on pairing data visualization and storytelling to win over donors and other key stakeholders.

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Can’t Afford an Executive? Hire One Part Time.

Fractional executives let small and midsize nonprofits punch above their weight by bringing in senior talent at a deep discount. Here's how it works.

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5 Ways to Build Corporate Partnerships That Outlast Budget Cuts

Corporate giving is shrinking, but employee-engagement programs can help nonprofits build relationships that stick.