As Donors and as Causes, Women are Taking the Lead in Philanthropy
This piece from our 2019 Trends report highlights how the movement behind efforts to make change for women has been in the works for decades, and is only now beginning to get the attention it deserves.
Powering Communities While Protecting Individuals
This piece from our 2019 Trends report highlights the challenges of making increasingly granular data publicly available while also protecting individual rights to privacy.
The Wealth Gap Is Becoming a Giving Gap
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Michael Moody considers whether growing wealth inequality in America today may be contributing to a growing inequality among donors, as well.
Nonprofits Are Playing a Vital Role in Civic Engagement
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Tory Martin highlights the many ways in which nonprofit organizations are playing an increasingly visible role in our political lives.
More Tools — and More Calls — to Align Foundation Culture With Mission and Values
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Teri Behrens challenges foundations to examine and better align their organizational culture and behaviors with their stated mission and values.
Nonprofit Media Is Experiencing a Growth Spurt — So Is Philanthropy’s Response
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Tory Martin examines the reasons behind the rise of nonprofit media and the efforts many funders are making to stabilize the free press.
For Nonprofits, the Tax Landscape Is Far From Settled
This essay from our 2019 Trends report examines parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and considers how the law could damage charitable giving in the U.S.
As Religiosity Changes, Donor Engagement Needs to Adapt
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Tamela Spicer explores how the changing spiritual habits of Americans could affect future giving to religious and religiously-affiliated organizations.
The Boundaries Are Blurring Between Philanthropy and Business
This piece from our 2019 Trends report explores a larger trend within philanthropy that looks beyond traditional sector borders to find innovative solutions to some of society’s most intractable challenges.
How Repealing the Johnson Amendment Could Change the Game for Nonprofits
This feature from our 2018 Trends report shows how a repeal of the Johnson Amendment could impact philanthropy in several key ways.