Trust in Nonprofits
What to Do When the President Calls You ‘Corrupt’
Recent White House rhetorical attacks against nonprofits are unprecedented. Will donors listen?
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MacKenzie Scott Gifts Continue Following Amazon Stock Sale
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Fundraising
Facing Nonprofit Fury, GoFundMe Reverses Course
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PODCASTS
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Explore Our New Podcast on Leading Well
Tune in as Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer asks innovative nonprofit CEOs to share their proven approaches to working with boards, managing intergenerational staffs, hiring and motivating strong senior teams, and much more. Look for new episodes on Tuesdays. -
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The Commons in Conversation: A Monthly Interview Series
The Commons in Conversation is a monthly interview series on LinkedIn that’s part of our project The Commons to explore divisions in the country and philanthropy’s efforts to bring Americans together. -
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LISTEN NOW: Move Over, Mega-Donor: Philanthropist Hali Lee the Power of Collective Giving
The co-founder of the Donors of Color Network argues that giving circles and mutual aid are the real change-makers.
Special Reports
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America’s Favorite Charities: The Nonprofits Americans Love the Most
Hot causes, new giving trends, and shifting strategies at the 100 biggest fundraising groups, ranging from the venerable United Way to the up-and-coming Obama Foundation. -
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America’s Favorite Charities Are Shifting Their Fundraising Strategies
It’s been half a decade of upheaval at the 100 biggest fundraising groups. What do their changing tactics tell us about the state of raising money today? -
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America’s Biggest Donors — the 25th Anniversary of Our Annual Philanthropy 50
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
Opinion
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Wealthy People Want to Give More. Why Aren’t They?
A small minority of the ultra-wealthy give at the highest levels. Here’s what they do, and how more donors can emulate them. -
Why Philanthropy’s Democracy Talk Turns People Off
Here are the words that leave average Americans cold — and the language that could connect them to the billion-dollar fight to strengthen the country. -
The Nonprofit Legitimacy Crisis and How to Fix It
Better branding can help attract donors and build public trust. Yet most nonprofits undervalue its importance.
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Advice
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Use Behavioral Science to Nudge Donors, Spur More Gifts
Removing friction in the giving process and employing strategic nudges can boost your organization’s fundraising revenue. -
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results. -
Beyond the Bequest: How Legacy Societies Deepen Donor Ties
Want to keep legacy donors engaged — and giving? Here’s how to stay close to supporters who’ve included your charity in their estate plans.
Fundraising
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Facing Nonprofit Fury, GoFundMe Reverses Course
The company has made the donation pages it created for organizations opt-in and will remove all unclaimed pages. It also issued an apology. -
Backlash Grows as Charities Say GoFundMe’s Donation Pages Create Chaos
The pages launched by the company to help nonprofits have left some feeling they can’t control their organization’s message. Experts offer advice on what to do if you have a page. -
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results.
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The Commons
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Trust in Nonprofits
What to Do When the President Calls You ‘Corrupt’
Recent White House rhetorical attacks against nonprofits are unprecedented. Will donors listen? -
Commons in Conversation
Why the Fight for DEI Should Take the Long View — Back to the Founding Fathers
PolicyLink president Ashleigh Gardere on philanthropy, nonprofits, and the opportunity for a “new founding” of the nation. -
Opinion | Watch Your Language
Why Philanthropy’s Democracy Talk Turns People Off
Here are the words that leave average Americans cold — and the language that could connect them to the billion-dollar fight to strengthen the country.
Technology
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Fundraising
A $35,000 Gift Via Text! How to Tap Americans’ Love Affair With Phones
The popularity of texting means donors are likely to look at the messages. Fundraisers are adding texts to their playbook and seeing good results. -
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Foundations Commit $500 Million to Curb AI Developers’ Influence
A coalition of 10 foundations wants to see that human interests are at the forefront of the technology’s rapid integration into daily life. -
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How America’s Favorite Charities Are Figuring Out Tech
An inside look at how America’s Favorite Charities use technology to improve the donor experience and tailor messages to supporters.
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How Twin Disasters Reshaped Habitat for Humanity
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Foundations Continue to Diversify Staff, Increase Women CEO Pay
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Donors Gave $125 Million for Foreign Aid After U.S. Cuts
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A Third of U.S. Nonprofits That Serve Communities Lost Government Funding in Early 2025
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Who Decides? Foundation Staff Look to Outsiders to Steer Grants
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Beyond the Model Minority Myth: Ben Hires on Supporting AAPI Communities
The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center leader discusses mitigating the challenging realities facing Asian immigrants today.
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