How small fundraising teams can produce outsize results
Growth starts with cutting low-return work — then pouring the time you save into donor relationships and your team.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
15 Years of Giving: What Has Changed
A look back on how philanthropy has shifted, including the rise of general operating support and the risks of inaction.
How to create donor events that inspire giving
Expert advice to help you design donor experiences that deepen connections with supporters and attract gifts.
Campaign to boost Black nonprofit fundraising
The goal is to persuade everyday donors of their power at a time when philanthropy is growing more concentrated among the affluent.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Why war metaphors turn off donors and hurt your cause
Nonprofit leaders reach for 'fight' to signal urgency. For some supporters, it signals threat instead.
By Brian Gralnick
Contributor
Philanthropy should buffer NIL’s commercial pressure on women’s sports, say advocates
They worry that the college athletic programs may be strained by increased demands from bigger sports.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
How to turn board members into confident fundraisers
Many trustees freeze when asked to bring in gifts. Experts say clear expectations and training can turn them into effective ambassadors for your nonprofit.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Trump administration group allegedly misdirected donors from bipartisan charity
A report by House Democrats alleges Freedom 250 misdirected donors from the similar sounding America250.
By Sarah Webber
The Conversation
Want to pay staff more? Here’s how to raise the money
Leaders who’ve done it share how to raise more — from donors big and small — and pay staff what they deserve.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The financial dilemma that wound up helping U.S. churches thrive
The separation of church and state was an engine for the extraordinary growth of philanthropy, which played an important role in fueling American churches’ growth and innovation.
By Thomas Adam
The Conversation
How Lean Teams Use AI to Drive Monthly Giving
Small nonprofits can use AI tools to launch monthly giving programs, win recurring donors, and grow revenue without adding staff.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Your Year-End Campaign Starts Now
The quiet months are your best chance to test bold messaging — so your year-end appeals succeed when it counts.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How Is Fundraising Going in 2026? Signals Are Mixed.
Some nonprofits say strong giving is continuing, but many express concern about inflation, economic uncertainty, and the potential impact of the midterm elections.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Giving USA Reports a Record High. But Here’s What It Misses.
Donations hit a high-water mark, but the donor base keeps shrinking: 'We're measuring vinyl in a Spotify world.'
By Michael Wasserman
Contributor
What Giving USA’s Latest Numbers Mean for Fundraisers
Here's a roundup of tools to help you pick the findings that matter most and put them to work.
U.S. Giving Hits $617B. Has Great Wealth Transfer Begun?
"Giving USA" data held good news: a 3% growth in giving and a 17% surge in bequests that hints the wealth transfer has begun. But experts warn charities are becoming too reliant on a small pool of wealthy donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising