Andrew Simon, the Chronicle’s editor-in-chief, offers a sneak peek at what’s in each new issue. Available exclusively to subscribers, this newsletter gives you perspective on the most important trends and developments we’re following — as well as background on how we report and analyze key issues in the nonprofit world. Delivered once a month. (Subscribers only.)
Newsletter Archive
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Sept. 9, 2025
How Nonprofits Are Reinventing Themselves to Meet the Moment
Plus, how the new tax bill will affect donors big and small; and how a new major donor pulled off a “Mississippi Miracle” -
Aug. 5, 2025
Looking to Raise Money in a Volatile Economy? Read Our Advice Issue
Plus, an interview with Sen. James Lankford, one of the strongest champions in Congress for the charitable sector, and how foundations are using a new AI tool to vet grantees -
July 8, 2025
Stepping Up: The Leaders Working to Protect Nonprofits
Plus, “Giving USA” has good news on fundraising; and communities fix what’s broken as Washington brawls -
May 28, 2025
Nonprofits Are at a Digital Crossroads
Plus, the Gates Foundation’s plans to shutter in 2045; and with online giving sliding amid turmoil, should fundraisers retreat or go big? -
April 29, 2025
Trump, Tariffs, Recession Threats: Making Sense of the Chaos
Plus, an outspoken CEO defends nonprofits; and how leaders can boost morale in troubled times -
April 1, 2025
Will the Great Wealth Transfer Live Up to the Hype?
Plus, the 10-year journey of philanthropists Steve and Connie Ballmer; and how nonprofits are raising money amid uncertainty -
March 4, 2025
Meet the Top 50 Donors — Our Annual List
Plus, seven ways to secure corporate support, and how one nonprofit has made donor-advised funds a key part of its fundraising strategy -
Feb. 4, 2025
The Future Is Now for Fundraising
Plus, the Flatwater Free Press explores what the future giving of Warren Buffett’s children might look like. -
Jan. 14, 2025
Trends You Need to Know for 2025
Economic threats, trouble with board members, donor-advised funds for everyday givers, and more -
Dec. 10, 2024
Looking Inward and Gearing Up for Uncertainty
Plus, budget woes that are forcing nonprofits to cut back or close; and common words in philanthropy that can divide people