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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026
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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026

For this tenth edition of the Trends report, we reflect on the themes that have shaped our sector over the past ten years and name both enduring shifts and new developments...
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Community Philanthropy

Cross-Border Giving: From Aid to Investing in Community Philanthropy

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Community Philanthropy

Ukrainian Community Foundations Are Protecting Local Ownership, Even in Wartime

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Community Philanthropy

Developing Community Philanthropy Through Civic Listening in Spain

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Community Philanthropy

Community Catalysts: Six Lessons from Local Philanthropy

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Nonprofits

Preserving the Mission: Strategic Options for Nonprofits Facing Crisis

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Partners No More? Government and Philanthropy Navigate a Fractured Relationship

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The Foundation Review

Inside The Foundation Review, Vol. 18, Issue 2

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Community Philanthropy

Convergence: A Global Realignment for Community Foundations

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Community Philanthropy

Across Borders, Beyond Blueprints: The Global Evolution of Community Foundations

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