Why Americans Give: New Research Finds 5 Profiles for Generosity
Americans’ generosity varies according to their aspirations, motivations, and demographic characteristics.
By George Mitchell
The Conversation
Lessons From the Flipcause Collapse
How to vet your next fundraising platform — and avoid the headaches and losses suffered by clients of bankrupt Flipcause.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Gen Z Wants to Raise Money for You. Here’s How to Stop Scaring Them Off.
Young peer-to-peer fundraisers have the social-media skills and built-in audiences nonprofits need. But rigid brand rules are driving them away.
By Michael Wasserman
Contributor
5 Ways to Build Corporate Partnerships That Outlast Budget Cuts
Corporate giving is shrinking, but employee-engagement programs can help nonprofits build relationships that stick.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Smart New Ways to Win Gifts From DAF Donors
Our best guidance on how to connect with donors and unlock giving from donor-advised funds.
How St. Jude Raised $4.5 Billion in Bequests in a Decade
Leaders say trust, technology, and high-touch relationships are the keys to building a planned-giving powerhouse.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Meet the Man Who Revitalized the Louvre’s U.S. Donors
Thomas Moore says curiosity, in‑person meetings, and strong boundaries matter more than polished pitches. His advice: lead with sincerity, protect your team, and make every donor touchpoint worth someone’s time.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Tax Law to Cost Charities $5.7 Billion. What to Do Now.
The research focuses on two anticipated effects of the tax law: an annual loss of billions from donors who itemize their taxes and an influx of 8 million small-dollar donors lured back to charitable giving by the tax breaks.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Gen Z Donors Like Me
Nonprofits are obsessed with cracking the Gen Z code — but one insider says the real problem is that they're asking the wrong questions.
By Noah Huseman
Contributor
Tax Changes Drove a DAF Boom. Here’s How to Unlock More Giving.
With DAF assets at an all-time high, experts share proven ways to reach donors and move them to give.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Combined Federal Campaign Goes Dark
After more than 60 years, the federal workplace giving effort appears to be shutting down.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Tax Breaks Could Nudge Cautious Donors to Give More
A recent survey found that three-quarters of respondents didn’t know about the new tax-law changes.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show Why Screening Potential Donors Matters
Most universities screen potential donors, but they may step up those policies and procedures.
By Brian Herman
The Conversation
Why Monthly Giving Is the Secret Weapon for Sustainable Fundraising
Monthly giving reliably provides big chunks of revenue because donors stick with the programs.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
45 Arts Nonprofits Join Forces to Buck National Giving Trends
An arts collaborative went from raising $3.8 million in 2021 to $9 million in the 2025 campaign.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
What Boosts Giving After a Disaster
How charities can make their campaigns more effective – whether the cause is close to home or far away.
By Natalina Zlatevska and Aimee E. Smith