Fewer Rich Donors Gave Last Year, While Young Donors Gained Ground
The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy finds that giving remains on a downward trajectory, even among the very affluent, but volunteering is up.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Give Every Donor the VIP Treatment
How data and AI empower fundraisers to treat all supporters like major donors.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Bill Clinton Sees This Year’s Clinton Global Initiative as a ‘Counterweight’ to Aid Cuts
Clinton said he worried about the dismantling of domestic and foreign assistance programs, “the war on science and public health,” cuts to education, trade wars, and being “at risk of losing our freedom of speech.”
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
How 2 Wealthy Latino Donors Are Pushing Their Peers to Give More and Speak Out
Miguel Fernandez and Sergio Rodriguez are bringing together some of the country’s wealthiest Latinos to support college students and fight Trump’s anti-immigration policies.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Advice for a GivingTuesday-Like Blitz to Boost DAF Gifts
October 9 will mark the second annual DAF Day. Nonprofits share how they plan to make the most of the day — and kick off year-end DAF appeals.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
MacKenzie Scott Gives $70 Million to UNCF to Financially Strengthen HBCUs
The gift is one of Scott’s largest ever and among the first to be publicly disclosed in 2025.
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
Shonda Rhimes Gift to Dartmouth Will Result in a Namesake Dorm
The television mogul is giving $15 million for a new residence hall. It will be the first building at the university named for a woman or Black alumna.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nate Bargatze’s Controversial Emmys Bit Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America may end up being the biggest winner of Sunday night’s Emmy Awards. The afterschool youth programming nonprofit is now seeing a donation surge after a controversial fundraising bit at the center of television’s biggest night.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Getting AI Right: a Fundraiser’s Guide to Responsible Use
Artificial intelligence can supercharge fundraising — if used wisely. Here’s how to tap its potential without losing donors’ trust.
By Nathan Chappell
Contributor
How to Talk About Bequests Without Being Morbid? A Legacy Challenge
Matching campaigns for planned gifts are raising significant sums. Fundraisers share their best tips for a successful drive.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
How to Craft a Winning Year-End Appeal in Challenging Times
Experts share nine tactics for running a fundraising campaign that hits revenue goals and helps you finish the year strong.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofits Hope Better Storytelling Will Bring More Donations
The Elevate Prize Foundation launched a production house earlier this year to tell more of those stories.
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
$50 Million Gift Continues Billionaire’s Run of Medical Center Contributions
Plus, a South Dakota public school system and university are sharing a $33 million donation that will provide students and teachers scholarships.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Searching for Fresh Leadership Ideas? 4 Insights From Inspirational Stories
Take a minute to recharge with this collection of uplifting content.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Before Celebrating Big Gifts, Charities Must Watch Out for Fake Donors
Recent cases of people giving fraudulently should remind nonprofits to check out any donors who make large or unusual gifts.
By Sarah Webber
The Conversation
‘Giving Done Right’ Podcast Returns With Season 5
The Center for Effective Philanthropy explores pressing questions about what donors should consider as key government institutions and social safety nets are dismantled.