Donor Anonymity Is Under the Microscope
Many question the influence of anonymous donors on research priorities, policy questions, institutional reputations, and more — and whether stakeholders have the right to know who is behind these resources.
Category: Trends
With Crisis Comes Change: Black Women and the Glass Cliff
Research demonstrates how Black women and other leaders of color are grappling with pay inequities, unrealistic expectations from boards and staff, and a generalized lack of support in their positions in philanthropy.
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2024
Our 2024 Trends report examines topics including AI the nonprofit workplace, the glass cliff crisis among leaders of color, fiscal sponsorship, AAPI community philanthropy, the rise of influencer philanthropy, and more.
Expected Changes to Federal Race and Ethnicity Standards Present Opportunities — and Caveats
The U.S. Census Bureau has proposed updating and expanding federal protocols for collecting data on race and ethnicity. If adopted, the changes will impact nonprofits, foundations, and more.
The Rise of Collaborative Funding
Recent research illustrates the undeniable rise of funder collaboratives. These new partnerships are a starting point for change — and for moving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Policymakers are Paying Increasing Attention to Moving More Money Faster
The U.S. Congress appears increasingly interested in philanthropy’s spending habits — from donor-advised funds and foundation payout rates to the influence and reach of wealthy individual philanthropists.
The Public is Holding Nonprofits Accountable to Living Their Mission and Values
Methods for holding a nonprofit accountable — for their actions, fiscal choices, community relationships, etc. — have not always been clear, accessible, or publicized. That seems to be changing now.
For-Profit News Outlets are Exploring Nonprofit Models
As journalism’s traditional business model continues to stumble, many for-profit news outfits — legacy brands and 21st-century digital natives alike — are moving to explore, adapt, and adopt the nonprofit model.
Rethinking What Capacity Building Should Be — and Who Should Decide
As more nonprofits and funders look to further their impact and sustainability, power and equity are at the center of a growing movement to reimagine the language and practices of capacity building.
Disaster Philanthropy is Transitioning for the Long Haul
As the frequency of natural disasters increases dramatically, philanthropic actors are rethinking how they engage over the long term to support community resilience, ecological health, and a justice-focused response.