Nonprofit Trends

We’re seeing a growing number of funders taking steps to confront the challenging realities.

In these perilous times, how can social justice philanthropy show up and be effective? Understandably, the focus tends to be on grantmaking. But philanthropy’s power isn’t limited to grantmaking. Its financial clout,…

How do funders and donors respond to the immediate needs of the current moment while pursuing systems change and staying committed to our long-term mission?

We’re in a pivotal moment for civil society. Nonprofits are on the front lines of supporting communities across the United States—and philanthropy is a critical partner. As a mission-driven consulting firm working with both nonprofits and funders nationwide, we’re uniquely positioned to hear…

In moments of chaos, it’s natural for nonprofits to feel uncertain—unsure of what’s next and how to move forward. But uncertainty can also be a powerful catalyst for connection and action. During the COVID-19 pandemic, The Healthy Food Community of Practice doubled down on its efforts to bring…

The Center for Public Integrity blazed a trail for nonprofit newsrooms. Three decades later, it couldn’t survive the path it cleared.

The 2025 Global Philanthropy Leaders Summit, themed ‘Embracing Risk: Adaptive Philanthropy in the Age of Complexity’, has just taken place at San Francisco, California, from March 12 to 14, 2025.The gathering has brought together ……

Growth can be a long and resource-intensive journey, but the social sector’s interconnectedness means that an aligned partner has probably already built what you need (or vice versa).

First-of-its-kind, national study to expores nonprofits’ adoption and use of Community-Centric Fundraising. 

As philanthropy rallies to the defense of the nonprofit sector, how money is spent is as important as how much.