Reinventing Cities Means Fixing Neglected Public Places
As parks, libraries, community centers, and other places fall into disrepair, it’s harder for urban residents to connect and build the ties they need to push for change.
By DANA BOURLAND
Contributor
How Charities Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Boost Impact
Advanced technology is helping nonprofits track endangered animals, fight sex trafficking, and reunite refugees after years of separation.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
What A.I. Means for Doing Good
Technologies being tested today could transform nonprofits. But what happens when charity loses some of its human element?
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Bots Might Help Fundraising Focus on What Matters: Engaging Donors
By freeing up staff, advanced technology could give humans more time to build personal ties with supporters.
By Beth Kanter and Allison Fine
From Political Fighter to Philanthropy Leader
Evan Feinberg spent years playing hardball politics. Now, with grants from Charles Koch and other conservative donors, he’s running a nonprofit that aims to bring people together to alleviate poverty.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
The late Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. wanted his 10-figure gift spent within 20 years. His foundation is winning praise for its approach to building a philanthropic legacy that will long outlast the cash.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Commonfund Gets New CEO; Make-a-Wish America Leader Plans to Depart
Also, World Vision U.S., Earthjustice and Taproot hire new leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Why Foundations Need an ‘Ensemble Cast’ to Tackle Complex Challenges
Grant makers are building new organizational structures and creating new roles to elevate the voices and talents of all staff members in program and spending decisions.
Veterans Forge Second Careers in Manufacturing
San Diego-based Workshops for Warriors provides training for hot jobs in welding, machining, and advanced manufacturing.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
A Plan to Make Puerto Rico More Resilient Involves ‘All in Society’
The extraordinarily high death toll in the wake of the storm due to a lack of electricity, health care, and safe drinking water makes the need to reimagine long-term disaster recovery all the more urgent.
By Xavier de Souza Briggs
Contributor
With a Supreme Court Vacancy, It’s Time for Foundations to Act
Party-line blockades of judicial nominations have become commonplace, threatening a basic part of how our democracy is supposed to work. Philanthropy can draw attention to the looming threat and nurture solutions.
By Luke Freedman
Contributor
Giving Surged to $410 Billion in 2017. Will the Growth Last?
Charitable support increased in dollar terms for the fourth straight year, according to the newly released “Giving USA 2018" report, but there are warning signs ahead in donor trends, tax changes, and trade-war threats.
By Heather Joslyn and Timothy Sandoval
Craigslist Founder’s $20 Million Gift Signals Ongoing Commitment to Journalism
Billionaire Craig Newmark says his donation to the City University of New York’s graduate journalism program is part of a campaign to counter fake news and “bad actors” who are undermining democracy.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
4 Ways to Ask Major Donors for Big Gifts
We asked successful big-gift fundraisers what techniques they use when requesting big gifts. Here’s what they say.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Some International Groups Saying Hiring More Locals Boosts Results
Proponents say the change can lead to big gains in results, but it also has meant job losses for employees previously deployed to the field from nonprofits’ headquarters.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
“Leave your ego at the door” and other tips from a philanthropist.
By ISA CATTO
Contributor