How Nonprofit Leaders and Donors Should Handle a Falling Out
A conflict with a donor needn’t spell the end, says philanthropist Isa Catto, so long as both sides listen and remain respectful. Here are seven ways to proceed with caution and care when disagreements occur.
By Isa Catto
Contributor
Philanthropy observers see her signal as a sign that she wants other donors also to do more to hear from nonprofits, though some wish she had gone further.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
2 New Studies Aim to Show Nonprofits What Appeals to Donors Most
The studies highlight why video and other forms of technology are the key to connecting with donors, especially amid the pandemic.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Community Funds Urged to Set Annual Distribution Rate
The Council on Foundations, which represents many community funds, said the minimum annual distribution should be the same as for private foundations, at least 5 percent of assets.
By dan.parks
Contributor
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Million to Address Wealth Gaps in Six U.S. Cities
Also, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation awarded $25 million to boost community-health partnerships in Flint, Mich., and the New York Life Foundation has committed $1.2 million to expand childhood-bereavement programs for children whose parents or caregivers have died from Covid-19.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
January Data Shows Several Warning Signs for Nonprofits and Fundraisers
The stock market swoon could cause donors to reduce giving, experts say. Meanwhile, wage hikes and inflation are putting heavy pressure on nonprofit budgets.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Bridgid Coulter Cheadle Created a Co-Working Space and Developed a Philanthropic Voice Along the Way
Blackbird is a physical and digital co-working space focused on supporting women of color. Coulter Cheadle plans to expand its digital offerings to provide more information and wellness programming and create more locations across the country. Listen to Bridgid Coulter Cheadle and others in a free briefing Thursday on "Black Activism: Giving Time, Voice, and Talent.”
SMU Alumnus Pledges $50 Million for Football Complex
Plus, two California universities received $25 million apiece for a joint effort to speed up the development of new Alzheimer’s treatments.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Few Donor-Advised Fund Grants Are Anonymous, Controversial Study Says
However, one expert and advocate for new regulations on donor-advised funds said the study has serious methodological flaws that casts doubt on its findings.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $140 Million for Health Needs in New York State
Also, the Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust have each pledged $150 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and four foundations have given $20 million to establish a nonprofit newsroom in Houston that will provide subscription-free access to local news coverage.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Rejecting Unwanted Gifts Makes Donors Less Likely to Give Again, Study Finds
Researchers suggest a way to reject unwanted contributions while preserving a good relationship with donors.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Advice for Fundraisers Caught in the Middle of Political Battles
The intensity of the nation’s battles over political and social issues seeps into the everyday work of advancement offices. Here, more than a dozen fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and consultants offer advice about how to navigate these times.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Donations in the Balance: Fundraising in the Age of Polarization
This week we are featuring articles from our recent archive on issues that are of special interest to our readers. Nonprofits and their advancement teams are under fire on political and social issues, with supporters using contributions to try to force change.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Unleash the Power of Personalized Donor Communications
Donor segmentation — defining, differentiating, and grouping donors by certain characteristics — is key to long-term gains in fundraising.
By Brandy Keller
Contributor
Lilly Endowment Awards $20 Million to Help Historic Black Churches Thrive
Also, Enterprise Community Partners will pay out $25 million to affordable-housing organizations that serve communities of color, and the MacArthur Foundation has given $21.3 million to diversify the nuclear-energy industry by recruiting leaders from underrepresented backgrounds.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Latinx Group for Fundraisers and Nonprofits Expands Its Membership and Programs
Somos El Poder provides professional development to help member organizations boost their fundraising revenue.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor