Capital Campaigns — Full Speed Ahead or Time to Pull Back?
How charities are handling ambitious fundraising efforts in a time of economic uncertainty.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
GoFundMe Enters the DAF Game: What It Means for Everyday Giving
A new offering by the well-known brand could be a rising tide that lifts all DAFs, observers say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Trump-Era Survival Strategies: Climbing Back After Losing $300 Million in Federal Funding
The chief fundraiser of Save the Children talks about how to sustain core programs during challenging times.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
The Tax Bill Will Upend Corporate Giving. Here’s How to Prepare.
To soften the blow of new tax rules, companies and nonprofits must rethink how they work together.
By Laura MacDonald
Contributor
8 Ways Your Board Can Drive Momentum in a Capital Campaign
Tap into your board members’ skills and strengths to make the most of their participation in a multiyear fundraising drive.
By Libby Sander
Contributor
St. Jude Children’s Hospital’s Fundraising Organization Selects New CEO
The group, which is in the midst of a global expansion, chose Ike Anand, the organization’s chief operating officer since 2020, who previously worked at travel-tech firm Expedia.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Luciana Bonifacio: The Fundraiser
The chief development officer of Save the Children is in pivot mode from government to private philanthropy.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Can GoFundMe’s New DAF Tool Supercharge Charitable Giving?
Giving Funds are GoFundMe’s latest in a flurry of product rollouts with the goal of moving stagnant U.S. charitable contributions beyond the 2% GDP mark where totals have long hovered.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Tips and Advice for Better Grant Seeking
Key concepts and advice to help organizations win grants from foundations.
Depression Research Gets Big Boost From Steel Magnate’s $40 Million Gift
Plus, Amway heirs gave $20 million to Northwood University, medical students in Ellsworth, Kan., will benefit from a $15 million donation, and a $10 million gift will support budding lawyers pursuing public service careers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Warren Buffett Announces $6 Billion in Donations to 5 Foundations
The famed investor reported that 99.5% of his estate is destined for philanthropic usage.
Raising Money From Individuals: What’s Happening Now
The experts’ takeaways from Giving USA: Fundraisers may want to encourage annual donors to set up a monthly gift, and it’s not too soon to think about the year-end giving season.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Where the Philanthropy Money Is: What ‘Giving USA’ Tells Us
Among the takeaways: Last year’s strong stock-market returns may drive more foundation giving in 2025, and fundraisers should focus on DAF donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Why Elon Musk’s $34 Billion Loss Wasn’t Really That
What it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy.
By Tobias Jung
Contributor
Strategies for Fundraisers Whose Donors Are Facing Tough Times
It’s critical to stay engaged with supporters, and it might be good to encourage them to move from annual to recurring gifts.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Is the Good News From ‘Giving USA’ Momentum for 2025?
Charitable giving was up in 2024. But nonprofits are grappling with a very different — and challenging — fundraising landscape this year.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising