Rage Giving 2.0? Some Nonprofits See a Bump in Giving After Trump Win
Organizations whose missions are likely to be at risk in the new administration need to tell donors what they plan to do and how that will help, fundraising experts advise.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
U. of Chicago Receives $75 Million for the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion
Also, the MassMutual Foundation committed $25 million to expand the reach of nonprofit community development financial institutions, and the Moody Foundation gave $25 million for neuroscience research.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Mega Philanthropist and Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Has Died
The Atlanta billionaire gave $2 billion to a range of causes and threw his support behind many Atlanta nonprofits during his lifetime.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Pancreatic Cancer Care and Research Gets Big Boost From $50 Million Gift
Plus, immigrants donated big last week: The Clark Art Institute, MIT, and a historical society all received eight-figure gifts from wealthy donors who immigrated to the U.S. and built their fortunes here.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Barking Up the Right Tree: A.I. Helps a Nonprofit Win Back Donors
It used the technology to quickly create a campaign written from the perspective of Max and Whiskers, a dog and cat aided by the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Generosity Commission Report and Op-Ed Ask the Wrong Questions Entirely
Foundations — not everyday Americans — should be on the hook for providing the support nonprofits need.
New Reports Offer Data on Donor Decline, Clues on How to Engage Supporters
Research looks at the current dearth of donors, as well as what fundraisers can learn from pandemic-era giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Bezos Earth Fund Grants $60 Million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Plus, the Smithsonian Institution received $40 million for its sesquicentennial programs in 2026, and the Mellon Foundation committed $25 million to support artists along the U.S.-Mexico border.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Washington and Lee U. Goes Need-Blind Thanks to $132 Million Gift
Plus, Rochester businessman Phil Saunders gave the University of Rochester Medical Center $30 million to support orthopedics, nursing, and medical school faculty.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
It’s Not Too Late to Get Ready for GivingTuesday
Veteran fundraisers recommend nonprofits set specific goals, enlist their volunteers, encourage donors to give early, and more.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Are Fundraisers to Blame for the Giving Crisis?
The fundraising powerbrokers at the Generosity Commission overlook their own role in alienating everyday donors.
By Jason Lewis
Contributor
Audacious Project Commits $60 Million to Repurpose Drugs for Rare Diseases
Also, Colorado State U. received $50 million to help build a new engineering facility, and the Stuart Foundation pledged $30 million to the California Thriving Youth Initiative.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Despite the Election’s Distraction, Younger, More Diverse Donors Still Plan to Give
Giving to charity remains a priority among some donors. Here’s how your organization can reach out amid campaign noise.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
Country Music Doyenne Dolly Parton Gives $1 Million for Hurricane Relief
Plus, Cornell University landed $20 million to boost mental health services for students, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra received $10 million to attract new audiences.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Slight Increase in Corporate Giving, but DEI Programs Lose Ground
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising