What Does the Future of Volunteering Look Like?

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.

With Unique Approaches and Millions Raised, Giving Days Grow Up

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.

Tax “Cliff” in 2025 Could Mean Major Change for Philanthropy and Nonprofits

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.

More Foundations Opt for Planned Lifespans and Spend-Down Strategies

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.

Collective Giving Projected to Double in the Next Five Years

New research highlights how collective giving is diversifying philanthropy, empowering marginalized voices, and redefining generosity beyond financial contributions.

With Thousands of Incarcerated Students Enrolled in Higher Education, How do We Measure Success?

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.

A Wake-Up Call for Investing in the South

Despite facing generational challenges, the U.S. South has seen relatively little institutional philanthropic investment. Major new investments and initiatives could spark a larger shift in attention and funding.

Affordable Housing is a National Crisis with a Distinct Local Impact

This article explores how place-based funders and new collaboratives are working at the local level to address the widespread issue housing availability and affordability.

Influencer Philanthropy Is On the Rise, but the Platform Matters

In a time of declining donor engagement and donation size, new partnerships and paradigms between social media influencers, nonprofits, and communities may be advantageous for all.

The Fiscal Sponsorship Model: A Growing Trend in the Nonprofit Sector

Launching a new nonprofit is complex and challenging work. But fiscal sponsorship is gaining ground as an increasingly popular alternative model — one that can lift a mission’s administrative burdens and accelerate the work.