Volunteer programs remain underfunded and undervalued, despite evidence linking them to broader philanthropic participation. Nonprofits and funders must invest in new approaches and rethink opportunities to fit the needs of new generations.
GivingTuesday has helped to spur a wave of organization-specific giving days that leverage the familiarity and model of the 24-hour digital event to build community and drive donations from first-time and repeat donors alike.
The charitable sector stands at a crossroads as the tax code’s impending 2025 overhaul promises sweeping changes. As lawmakers prepare, the philanthropic community must decide how to engage — or risk being left behind.
An increasing number of philanthropic families and foundations are choosing a spend-down, or limited-life, approach to their giving, and lessons and legacies are already beginning to emerge.
New research highlights how collective giving is diversifying philanthropy, empowering marginalized voices, and redefining generosity beyond financial contributions.
The Johnson Center is thrilled to announce that Julia Coffman, senior advisor and founder of the Center for Evaluation Innovation (CEI), will be the next editor-in-chief of The Foundation Review, beginning January 2025.
A new report reveals social justice donors’ intentional focus on systemic issues, broader giving, and strategic philanthropy, in stark contrast with general wealthy donors.
Leaders across philanthropy, higher ed, and government are wrestling with the traditional use of recidivism as a marker of success, and are considering alternative measures.
TikTok users are embracing a new form of community-driven philanthropy by helping creators earn money through engagement, highlighting a unique, algorithm-fueled approach to mutual aid.
In this special 15th-anniversary issue on democracy, equity, and power, we explore the implications of the current climate at the intersection of philanthropy, social justice, and nonprofit support.