Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy
Young leaders talk about what they want from their nonprofit careers
By Nandita Raghuram
Deputy Editor, Opinion
Community Solutions Commits $135 Million Through Large Cities Housing Fund
Also, the Bainum Family Foundation pledged $100 million to make access to child care more equitable, and Knight Foundation will give $6.9 million to strengthen election news coverage, primarily in swing states.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
People Want to Give, and Those Who Are Most Generous Are Least Polarized, Report Finds
Research data from nonprofits and donors in 2023 found a host of fundraising trends: even though there is a decline in donors, people are still generous. Young donors want to “make change” in the world.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
UC Irvine Lands $50 million to Launch Population and Public Health School
Plus, the billionaire novelist Mackenzie Scott gave $20 million to Opportunity@Work to improve pay for people who gained skills on-the-job through military service, community college, workforce training programs, and other routes.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
University of Tulsa Scores $38 Million for Athletics
Plus, Eric and Wendy Schmidt pledged $5.5 million to NPR to bolster collaborative journalism nationwide, and a couple gave $4 million to expand the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Conference: Fundraising Strategies and Successes at Often-Overlooked HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities should build up their planned-giving programs and focus more on seeking federally funded grants, according to a panel discussion at the conference, which also described successful fundraising drives.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Relentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. Here’s How to Fix Things.
Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing
By Allison Fine
Contributor
Harold Alfond Foundation Commits $75.5 Million for Maine’s Community Colleges
Also, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded $1 billion to eliminate tuition at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Home Depot Foundation gave $9 million to build and repair 500 housing units for more than 3,400 homeless military veterans.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Everyday Donors Want to Give. Here’s How to Find Them.
It’s challenging to focus on small-dollar contributors when you need money today — but experts say a broad base of support is key for nonprofits’ long-term health.
By Ben Gose and Rasheeda Childress
How 3 Charities Are Trying to Attract Everyday Donors
The groups’ strategies include appealing to volunteers, adding humor to appeals, and surveying supporters to find messages that resonate.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Tips to Reach More Small-Dollar Donors
Veteran fundraisers say don’t be afraid to ask existing supporters for help, make phone calls, and offer donors lots of ways to give.
By Ben Gose and Rasheeda Childress
Denny Sanford Commits $35 Million for Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium
Also, Karen and William Davis gave $10 million to establish the Davis Family Center for Preventive Genomics at Endeavor Health, and Robert Kraft gave $1 million to Yeshiva U. to support students transferring to the Jewish university.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Awards $33.5 Million to Protect Longleaf Pine Forests
Also, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation granted $25 million for a global pediatric cancer program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Google.org gave $5 million to offer training to government workers worldwide in the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
NVIDIA Executive Gives $20 Million to Fight Cancer With A.I. Tools
Plus, contemporary ballet company BalletX received a $7.4 million bequest from an influential scholar of 17th- and 18th-century literature, and a Texas oil magnate gave Baylor Athletics $10 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Melinda French Gates Is Championing Reproductive Rights. Will It Lead to More Donations?
The mega philanthropist has pledged $200 million for reproductive rights in the U.S. The funding comes as more states enact abortion restrictions and demand for abortion-related care soars.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director