The 100 biggest charities saw a healthy jump in giving in 2018, but they worry tough times are ahead.
Was the ‘Trump Bump’ a One-Time Phenomenon for Charities?
In a study of giving after presidential elections, nonprofits associated with the opposite ideology of the presidential winner saw an average 58 percent bump in contributions while those with the same ideology of the presidential winner saw a 3 percent drop.
By Renee Foshee and Michael Conklin
Giving to Charity Creates Sustained Happiness
People’s happiness with almost anything diminishes over time as they become accustomed to it — the type of food they eat or their income level, for example. But there’s something different about giving: The warm glow lasts.
By dan.parks
Contributor
We Can Heal Divides by Focusing Americans on Their Shared Goals
Too often though foundations don’t understand what investments will make a difference. Here’s a guide to how to reimagine collective action.
Preserving a Culture — and the Planet
A leader at the Wildlife Conservation Society explains how the organization works with local residents to incorporate their cultural practices in ways that benefit nature.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Coming next year with your subscription will be a special forecast for 2020 and beyond, plus a webinar briefing about what we have found. And we’ll be unveiling a new website that will make it easier to find what you need and be a pleasure to read.
Giving to the 100 Top Charities Is Up 11%
An 11% jump in giving to the top charities shows a widening gap with other groups, but uncertainty looms even for them.
The Netflix documentary Inside Bill’s Brain examines the persona, eccentricities, and philanthropy of a leader of the world’s largest foundation.
5 Ways to Inspire and Show Appreciation for Planned Gifts
Listen to build trust and help reveal donors’ motivations, focus on loyalty rather than wealth, and consider challenge grants.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
A Donor-Advised Fund Proposal That Would Work for Everyone
Under our proposal, donors would get some financial benefits when they put money into the fund and receive additional benefits when they send money out of the fund to nonprofits that advance the common good.
By ROGER COLINVAUX and Ray D. Madoff
How to Protect Your Nonprofit From Controversial Donors
As donor scandals ensnare nonprofits, fundraisers and experts suggest policies and procedures to avoid problems.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
What To Do When Your Cause Is in the Spotlight: Lessons From the Amazon Fires
Rainforest-preservation and indigenous-rights groups saw a spike in donations and interest when fires in Brazil drew the world’s attention. What can your nonprofit learn from their experience?
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
6 Tips for Raising Money to Measure Impact
Grant makers share advice on how to raise money for tracking and evaluating your work, including steps to take before seeking such support and ways to calculate how much you need.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Use our interactive table to see a breakdown of the private support, revenue, and more — including historical fundraising trends — for each of the 100 top nonprofits.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects