How Today’s Crises Are Affecting Young Donors’ Giving
Millennial and Generation X philanthropists advocate a humbler approach to giving that listens to people in need and the nonprofits that serve them.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Your Discriminatory Database May Be Turning Off Donors. Here’s What to Do About It
Accurately recording donors’ names and identities is vital to effective fundraising and strong donor relations.
By Kathy Johnson Bowles
Contributor
Flamboyan Arts Fund Commits $15 Million in Hamilton Proceeds to Puerto Rico
Also, the Jay Pritzker Foundation has awarded $100 million in financial assistance to students of California’s community colleges, and the Open Society Foundations committed $70 million in additional Covid-19 relief.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New Campaigns Seek to Generate More Than $1 Billion for Women and Girls
Three new efforts arrive less than six months after the pre-eminent grant maker in the field announced it would shutter two anti-violence and civil-rights programs.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Latino Community Foundation Builds a New Generation of Donors
Its 22 giving circles have attracted 515 members and given more than $1.7 million to roughly 100 Latino-led nonprofits throughout California since 2012.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Giving Pledge Donor Talks About Philanthropy’s Role Right Now
Melanie Lundquist shares what she thinks philanthropists should do to respond to the current crises and how nonprofits can attract donors like her.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
More Than One-Third of Americans Say They Plan to Give Generously at Year End
Eighty percent of donors plan to give as much or more in December than they did during that month last year.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Major-Gift Fundraising During Crisis: Tips From Experts
Tactics and advice from veteran fundraisers to help you stay in touch with big donors, bring them closer to your cause, and boost results over the long term.
By Lisa Schohl
Director, Nonprofit Learning
Charity Navigator Bolsters Its Ability to Measure Charity Results, Not Just Spending
ImpactMatters, a nonprofit founded by two economists to help donors better understand how much good charities do per dollar they spend, will now become a unit of the charity watchdog group.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Kummers Give $300 Million to Expand Missouri U. of Science and Technology Programs (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Phil Knight gives $900 million to his foundation, and $300 million to the University of Oregon.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Supreme Court Concerns Motivate Some Young Americans’ Giving to Charity
Eighteen percent of 18- to 30-year-olds gave money to charity within the last 30 days because they were concerned about the impact of the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, according to a new survey.
By dan.parks
Contributor
21% of Donors Use Charity Watchdog Services, Study Finds
A new poll suggests young people are more likely to be aware of charity watchdogs than older people, so the watchdog groups may become increasingly important in the future.
By dan.parks
Contributor
College Fundraisers Are Increasingly Confident They’ll Meet Financial Targets
Fundraisers say they’re focused on raising support for social and racial justice programs, financial aid, and unrestricted funding, according to a new survey of college development professionals.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Mellon Foundation Commits $250 Million to Its Monuments Project (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Ford Foundation and a consortium of other funders pledge at least $156 million for arts groups led by people of color.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Giving Was Up 7.5% in the First Half of 2020, New Report Says
The second quarter marked a five-year high in the number of donors and contributions. But experts warn fundraisers that dangers still lie ahead.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Wealthy Donors Make Big Gifts to Racial-Justice and Diversity Efforts
So far this year, rich donors have given at least $208.3 million to such efforts. The number of large gifts far exceeds previous years.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor