Philanthropy’s 2025 Buzzwords: Concerns About Power Will Dominate the Nonprofit World
From “accelerationism” to “weaponize,” this year’s words reflect who has influence over the people nonprofits serve and the field as a whole.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
Looking to Boost Your Fundraising? Influencers Are Ready to Help
How nonprofits of all sizes are partnering with social-media personalities to reach new donors.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
How to Use A.I. Effectively and Protect Your Organization’s Reputation and Values
Experts say it’s critical for nonprofits to craft guidelines on A.I. use — and they offer advice on how to do it.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The Push to Give Nonprofits a Voice in A.I.’s Future — Before It’s Too Late
With $73.5 million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
The Internet Archive Is a Cautionary Tale for Growing Nonprofits
A legal battle involving the organization behind the Wayback Machine shows why a nonprofit’s ambition shouldn’t come at the expense of its users.
By Keith Porcaro
Contributor
A.I. Could Help Scale Humanitarian Responses. But It Could Also Have Big Downsides
The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Barking Up the Right Tree: A.I. Helps a Nonprofit Win Back Donors
It used the technology to quickly create a campaign written from the perspective of Max and Whiskers, a dog and cat aided by the organization.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The Philanthropist Who Wants to Transform Voting
As the election looms, Bradley Tusk — a political strategist and venture capitalist — believes mobile voting is our best shot at reducing American polarization.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Cybersecurity Is Evolving Fast. Here Are Terms You Need to Know
To keep up with advancements, leaders must understand key terms and concepts, from MFA to SSO.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Why Helping Small Businesses Succeed Should Be a Philanthropic Priority
To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.
By Sandy Fernandez
Contributor
How Do Donors Feel About A.I.? This New Study Asks
Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
The A.I. That’s Already Raising Money
A new start-up is testing autonomous fundraisers that will interact directly with donors. Some tech experts have questions.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Two Decades In, Google.org Reimagines Its Role in the A.I. Era
Google.org’s artificial intelligence pivot echoes the $2 trillion company’s quest to become more A.I.-centric.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Nonprofits Really Feel About A.I.
More than two-thirds of nonprofits have already tried using artificial intelligence in their work, despite low comfort levels with the technology and concerns about data protection and bias, a new survey reveals.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Social Media Can Help Nonprofits Cultivate Donors
The authors of “One Click to Give” say everyday donors want to give, but want community first.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
