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
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
A New Bitcoin Fund Aims to Boost Crypto Gifts to Save the Children
The fund aims to serve as an innovation in both fundraising and in how nonprofits move their money to where it is needed.
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
How a Year of Funding Whiplash Reshaped the Nonprofit Work Force
Hiring plans collapsed, layoffs surged, and applications soared as funding disruptions hit nonprofits in 2025. The result is a more competitive, less stable job market that’s likely to persist this year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Emergency Funding Shifts From Crisis Response to Long‑Term Resilience
Nonprofits are better understanding their longer-term needs now, and some funders are responding.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
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
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
After Donor Data Is Compromised, How to Restore Trust
A data breach can damage fundraising for years. Here’s how to regain trust through honest communication, proactive updates, and consistent security.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How Aid Groups Are Dealing With Slashed USAID Funding
They are cutting staff, localizing, and coordinating better.
By Sarah Stroup and Jennifer Hadden
Build a Smart Donor-Communications Plan for 2026
Experts share creative outreach strategies to keep donors engaged all year long.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
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
Conquering Turnover With Culture, Flexibility, and Growth Paths
The job market isn’t pushing people to stay. Here are better solutions.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
How to Spend $100 Million to Help Victims of Wildfires
A community foundation raised the money after the LA fires. Spending it offers a singular opportunity to help survivors and a daunting challenge of where to focus resources.
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira
Associated Press