Your Data Has 3 Seconds to Hook a Donor. Make Them Count.
Expert advice on pairing data visualization and storytelling to win over donors and other key stakeholders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Want an Unrestricted Grant? Here Are 7 Ways to Stand Out to Funders.
Winning general operating support starts long before the proposal. Four experts explain how to build the reputation foundations look for.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
5 Funders, 1 Grant Report: Less Paperwork and Better Results
One nonprofit consolidated five grant makers around a shared goal and cut compliance work by 55 percent — reclaiming hundreds of hours for what actually matters.
Without Federal Data, Nonprofits Are Flying Blind. Funders Must Act.
Cuts in data collection are leaving nonprofits without the information they need to serve vulnerable communities. Here’s how to fill the void.
By Aleda Gagarin and John Mohr
How AI Can Help You Find — and Win — More Grants
Use the newest smart tools to discover new funders, write stronger proposals, and improve grant-seeking efficiency.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Win Over Corporate Donors Amid Tax Changes
New tax rules are reshaping corporate giving. Experts offer strategies to strengthen partnerships this year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Tools for Times of Budget Cuts and Belt Tightening
A collection of case studies, fundraising advice, and other resources for managing nonprofit finances in tough times.
6 Proven Ways to Capture Grants That Increase Capacity
Foundation leaders share insights into what it takes to secure grants that enable organizational growth.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Tips and Advice for Better Grant Seeking
Key concepts and advice to help organizations win grants from foundations.
How Foundations Are Using AI to Vet Grantees
Program officers at nearly 200 grant makers are using a new artificial intelligence tool to assess the financial health of prospective grantee organizations.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Tips for Winning 6-Figure Grants in a Competitive Climate
This year, the competition for large foundations’ attention is fierce. Here are key strategies to stand out in a crowded field.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New York Genome Center Receives $125 Million to Continue Operations
Plus, the 1803 Fund pledged $75 million to Oregon groups that serve Black youths, and the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub will give $27.4 million to lower methane emissions through livestock breeding programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Recession Ahead? How a Tariff-Induced Downturn Might Change Giving
There’s good news and bad, according to analyses of how donors responded to the four most recent economic downturns.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Nutrition for Growth Summit Unveils $1 Billion From U.S. Grant Makers
Also, Enterprise Mobility committed $200 million to address food insecurity and social equity, and the Skoll Foundation announced the five winners of the 2025 Skoll Award for Social Innovation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Iconiq Impact Pledges $200 Million Through Its Youth Mental Wellbeing Co-Lab
Also, Open Philanthropy promised $120 million through its Abundance and Growth Fund to advance economic development, and the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation gave $10 million to develop precision therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Knight Foundation Awards $25 Million to the American Journalism Project
Also, the Lilly Endowment gave $22.4 million to the Aspen Institute to support grassroots community leaders, and the Airbnb Community Fund disbursed $8.5 million to 160 community-based nonprofits.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions