Nonprofit Trends

There’s been a lot of discussion the past few years on advancing trust-based philanthropy, a model that seeks to shift power dynamics by providing fewer funding restrictions and putting more…

The Deerfield Foundation, a philanthropic affiliate of New York City-based healthcare investment firm Deerfield Management, today announced the awarding of $1.5 million in support for 14 not-for-profit organizations in seven countries,…

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic construct; it has become a defining force in reshaping economies, ecosystems, and human lives. At this moment, AI’s potential is vast, making it…

The start of a new year brings with it the opportunity for leaders to take an in-depth look back. For nonprofits in particular, examining the organization’s achievements and missed opportunities…

On December 4, Dr. Basil A. Smikle Jr., recently appointed director of Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, led a discussion on the “new normal” confronting many nonprofit organizations and professionals,…

Is co-leadership having a moment? The model is not exactly new, particularly in the nonprofit sector. But the pandemic exposed crises in leadership at the same time that new (or…

After a bountiful 2024, all eyes are on 2025 when it comes to charitable giving and the future of charitable giving. The donor class was given a lot to work…

In 2023, following passage of the Donor Intent Protection Act in Kansas, Philanthropy Roundtable launched a monthly series on donor intent developments and controversies nationwide to better inform you about this…

A new year is often a moment to pause and reflect on lessons for philanthropy in 2025 — about what we’ve been doing well that we’d like to carry forward…

As grantmaking organizations increasingly explore how AI tools can transform the way we work in civil society, the Technology Association of Grantmakers (TAG) recently released results from a global survey…

The nonprofit sector is in need of renewal. According to Give.org, only 1 in 5 individuals trust charities to use their donations well. Giving is down 50% over the last…

The New Year is here, bringing a fresh start and new opportunities to make a difference. Instead of just focusing on traditional resolutions, like resolving to exercise more or spending…