Powerful Donor Quietly Supports Groups Opposing Abortion and LGBT Rights
Sean Fieler’s approach to giving is to make relatively modest contributions to a large number of nonprofits. He also pairs charitable and political giving to advance the causes he supports. <b>Plus:</b> See the rest of our <a href="https://sandbox.philanthropy.com/issue/2023/03-07">March issue.</a>
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Critics Charge That Conservative Donors Are Pushing the American Catholic Church to the Right
Sean Fieler dismisses the critique, saying: “The implication somehow that I’m giving money and that’s changing the way the church is behaving in the United States writ large is kind of crazy.”
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Donors Leery of Supporting Grassroots Organizing Need to Rethink How They Approach Such Work
The perceived messy work of building movements often scares away grant makers, but these efforts are critical to creating equitable societies. Donors need to adopt new practices and strategies to measure and support them.
By Ben Naimark-Rowse
Contributor
The Rule of Law Faces Threats in the U.S. and Abroad. Philanthropy Needs to Pay More Attention.
Addressing myriad societal problems depends on a strong rule of law. Unfortunately, developing, promoting, and enforcing this fundamental component of healthy democracies isn’t on most donor radars.
By William H. Neukom
Contributor
How to Work a Zoom Room: Engaging Donors at Online Events
Nonprofits that hold online events need to be intentional about creating opportunities for participants to get to know one another. “Mingling doesn’t just happen,” says one expert.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Experts Offer Advice on Creating Livestream Fundraising Event
Livestreams can bring in big sums. The gaming fundraising event Extra Life, for example, has raised more than $100 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since 2008. Plus: Read how livestreamers are upping their game to raise money for charity.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How to Unlock More Gifts: New Research Says Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Is Key
Impact isn’t the only thing big donors care about; they often want to be part of a large community, says a new study of people with at least $1 million in assets.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Livestreamers Up Their Games to Help Charities Raise Funds
Raising money for charity using livestreaming isn’t entirely new, but this genre has upped its game, with streamers raising $1.4 million for nonprofits. Find out how it’s done and if this might be a good fit for your group.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Charities That Curb Medical Debt for the Needy Are Growing Fast — and Innovating
Help from MacKenzie Scott and other donors large and small are allowing organizations to help millions of Americans. Now relief groups are putting more money into advocacy work to help avoid debt and work with nonprofit hospitals to ensure patients in need get subsidized care.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor