Supreme Court Bolsters Donors’ Free Speech Rights in Crisis Pregnancy Center Ruling
In the unanimous ruling, the court cleared the way for a chain of crisis pregnancy centers to challenge a subpoena from New Jersey’s attorney general.
By Wayne Unger
The Conversation
Sen. Wyden Defends Nonprofits Against Ongoing Administration Attacks
The Senate Finance chair and nonprofit experts say the White House is discriminating against nonprofits based on their views.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Progressive Nonprofits Slam Court’s Voting Rights Decision, Brace for Map Fights
The ruling on the Louisiana map fuels a debate over race in redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Federal Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center May Lack Evidence of Criminal Wrongdoing
With no federal funding involved, and no cited complaints from donors, it’s unusual for an administration to take this serious step.
By Beth Gazley
The Conversation
Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Defrauding Donors
The Justice Department alleges the civil rights group used charitable donations to fund the very extremism it claimed to be fighting.
What Every Fundraiser Needs to Know About the New Tax Law
The tax code has reshaped incentives for everyday donors, major givers, and corporations alike. Here's how to adapt your fundraising strategy.
Congress and the Media Should Turn Up the Heat on Nonprofits
Aggressive oversight — not new laws — may be the only way to curb the growing use of charitable dollars for political ends.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
Funders Step In to Help Nonprofits Facing Legal Threats Over DEI
Civil rights laws haven't changed, but racial equity nonprofits feel exposed to lawsuits because of the Trump administration's conservative interpretation of the law.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Trump Posed an Existential Threat. This Nonpartisan Group Pushed Back
The Partnership for Public Service has long worked with Republicans and Democrats to strengthen the federal work force. After Trump’s return to office, it found itself in direct conflict with an administration bent on dismantling the civil service and upending its mission.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
The $1,700 Tax Credit for Donors No One’s Talking About
A new federal tax credit for K-12 scholarship donations starts in 2027. It marks the first time federal law offers a credit for giving and the first time the feds favor one charitable cause over others.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How One Foundation Built a Board That’s Standing Up to Trump
Young, racially diverse trustees who include several grantees are helping the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation hold the line on equity despite threats from the administration.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Tax Law Will Affect Donors Big and Small
It’s critical to keep larger donors close while helping small-dollar donors learn about their new tax advantages.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A Tax Scholar Suggests Policy Fixes for Charitable Giving
As written, the new tax law could motivate some people to give who might not otherwise donate, but it could also cause a lot of confusion.
By Ray Madoff
Professor of Law at Boston College
Ezra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time
America needs to renew a politics of plenty, says the New York Times columnist.
New Philanthropy Caucus Ensures Funders Have Friends on the Hill
The caucus might be able to help members of both parties coalesce around ideas that help nonprofits have more impact.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Congressional Investigations Are Coming. Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
Congress has been too preoccupied with getting the tax bill passed to focus on investigations, but that's about to change.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising