Supporting Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Usual
Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
10 Ways to Engage Donors of All Generations
Offer hands-on ways to contribute, build ties with existing donors’ younger family members and friends, and more tips from experienced fundraisers and consultants.
By Lisa Schohl
Director, Nonprofit Learning
Most Trusted Charities? Veterans Groups. Who’s Falling? Religious Organizations
Seventy percent of respondents said it was essential to trust a charity before giving — but only 20 percent said they highly trust charities.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Warren Buffett Celebrates Thanksgiving With $866 Million in Donations
The billionaire financier Warren Buffett gave $866 million to his family’s four foundations and provided details about what he plans to do with his fortune when he dies.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
$400 Million Gift to Caltech Will Fund Science Research at Other Universities
As CEO of Cryogenic Industries, Ross Brown saw firsthand how scientific research shaped the technology that made his company a success. He also learned along the way that midcareer researchers “with restless minds” need funding.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
I Spent 3 Years in Solitary Confinement. Why Isn’t Philanthropy Doing More to End This Torture?
A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake.
By Johnny Perez
Contributor
After Year of Down Giving, Charities Make Push for Big GivingTuesday
Matching gifts, social-media appeals, and collaborations with other groups are some of the strategies nonprofits are using to connect with donors.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Home Depot Foundation Commits $250 Million to Military-Veteran Causes by 2030
Plus, Northwell Health has pledged $350 million to expand access to behavioral-health services for children in New York, and the Alzheimer’s Association has awarded $100 million to organizations that are conducting research on dementia science.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
3 Traps to Avoid in Year-End Fundraising
Anxiety and uncertainty can lead to questionable online fundraising tactics. Don’t adopt these practices, which yield only short-term gains.
By Chris Maddocks
Contributor
ChatGPT Poses Ethical Quandaries for Nonprofits. Here’s How to Confront Them.
When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.
By Kenna Barrett
Contributor
Financial Climate and Trust Issues Trouble Nonprofit Sector, Report Finds
Workers are financially stressed and burnt out, nonprofits are less involved in lobbying and advocacy than they were a generation ago, and public trust and donor participation are declining, according to a study from Independent Sector.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Scientist Leaves $200 Million to Boost the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Plus, Hoag Hospital in California landed a $50 million gift for dementia care, and financier Ken Griffin gave $30 million to the National Medal of Honor Museum.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Why — and How — Nonprofits Should Build Ties With Startups
A founder of several startups offers tips and examples to help you approach startup companies, get them involved, and build long-term relationships and sources of revenue.
By Kyle Mitnick
Contributor
Remote, Hybrid Fundraising Teams Help Nonprofits Hire, Retain Top Talent
To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don’t see everyday.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
10 Foundations Pool $200 Million for Efforts to Govern Artificial Intelligence
Plus, the Jewish Federations of North America distributed $148 million from its Israel Emergency Fund to 116 aid organizations, and Signet Jewelers has committed $100 million to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Longtime U of Virginia Donors Give $57 Million for A.I. Research
Plus, University of Kansas athletics received $25 million, and Cornell landed $10 million for research on precision nutrition.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor