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Among the winners is a photographer whose black and white images investigate poverty in America and Hahrie Han, a political scientist whose research illuminated what helps people participate in civic life and connect across differences to solve problems.

Many of this year’s fellows reflect what they see and hear from deep engagement with their communities.

The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.

Mike Kubzansky is the CEO of Omidyar Network.

Stephanie Evergreen, who holds a Ph.D. in interdisciplinary evaluation, is the CEO of Evergreen Data and the author of Presenting Data Effectively, Effective Data Visualization, and The Data Visualization Sketchbook. She offers a free class on how to build a culture of data visualization.

Big gifts are on the upswing, but those who advise America’s ultra-wealthy say top donors continue to feel overwhelmed and in doubt about where and how to give effectively.

After the Kirk assassination in Utah and the attack on a Mormon church, the Mormon commitment to serving others emerges as a powerful answer to hate, division, and violence.

Plus, the power of feel-good fundraising; and a letter-writer agrees with the importance of “meeting people where they are.”

One example: Plan International works with local partners in Somalia to help students stay in school despite devastating drought.

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?