Nonprofit Trends

In my role as an independent philanthropy advisor, I teach. One of the most popular presentations I offer relates to different ways to make donations to charity and the benefits…

A foundation named after Singapore-born coal tycoon Low Tuck Kwong is the top private giver in a list of Singapore’s 10 biggest philanthropic organisations in terms of donations given. The…

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its influence is increasingly felt across the nonprofit sector. While many organizations have embraced this technology to enhance efficiency and further their missions,…

Directors of nonprofit organizations have to manage a tight balancing act – they need to worry about providing services now while preparing for unknown future needs of the next generation…

Despite a shrinking donor base and rising costs, charities still play an important role in supporting non-profits and advocacy across the state. The Pennies for Charity report, released by the…

As 2025 approaches, the world stands at a crossroads. From climate action to housing solutions, the year ahead promises both innovations and setbacks. Here are seven transformative, actionable philanthropic sector…

As a child I remember receiving the Sears and JC Penney Christmas catalogs in the fall and meticulously compiling a wish list complete with page numbers, item numbers and detailed…

Donor-advised funds (DAFs), first created in the 1930s, have long been a cornerstone of philanthropic giving. However, they have undergone a remarkable evolution in recent years, driven by digital innovation…

In an era marked by both significant advances and setbacks for LGBTQ+ people, charitable giving to support LGBTQ+ organizations more than doubled in a recent 10-year period. Despite that swift…

Personally identifiable data in humanitarian contexts is like nuclear fuel – it has immense power to do good, enabling us to reach millions with life-saving aid, but it’s inherently dangerous.…

On June 11, 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 12-year-old Canadian youth organizer Severn Cullis-Suzuki addressed the United Nations regarding climate saviorism: I am here to…

Generation Z has been raised on a cocktail of climate panic, internet activism and viral celebrity. It will also be one of the recipients of what financial advisers call “the…