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Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Yet, philanthropy endures. Philanthropy will no longer remain confined to a wealthy elite but will transform into a shared, lived experience for people across the economic spectrum. It will be about embedding philanthropy into the rhythms of life rather than relegating it to occasional gestures.

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Philanthropy Childhood Charity Demonstration

Study: 2.9% of Philanthropy In US Supports Organizations Serving Communities of Color

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 26, 2025

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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hardest hit by flooding was the Central Appalachia region, where years of disinvestment by government and philanthropy left the region ill prepared. The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) annually publishes the State of Disaster Philanthropy (SODP) report using Candid data, but the lag in data reporting means its always two years behind.

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Hurricane North Carolina Philanthropy Lesson

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Meeting the moment with trust-based philanthropy

Candid

MAY 12, 2025

Were seeing a plea for philanthropy to meet the momentto step up, to not turn away from commitments previously made, or priority areas that now seem at risk. How can philanthropy help meet the moment? I hope that nonprofit organizations feel supported by philanthropy and more funders push themselves to grow in TBP.

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Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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Philanthropy Culture Donation Donor

How Corporate Philanthropy Continues to Evolve in 2023

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

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The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

I wrote about values-based philanthropy and how it is foundational to ensure impact. From the donor who shows up consistently with $20, to the recognized philanthropist changing the game, like MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates, values alignment is the first step in generating trust, an intrinsic component to philanthropy.

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Will the Election and Economy Hurt Philanthropy in 2024?

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

There are already concerns about how the economy and election will affect philanthropy in 2024. Here's how to prepare for what's to come.

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Philanthropy Issue Donor

Philanthropy Together Celebrates Three Years, Expands Collective Giving Focus

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 18, 2023

This month, Philanthropy Together celebrated three years of working to democratize and diversify philanthropy through giving circles. The organization announced it will continue to expand its work and audience across the landscape of collective giving.

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Women’s Philanthropy Institute Announces the 2023 Black Women Give Back List

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List. The campaign spotlights 10 outstanding philanthropists who are making an impact for Black women and girls by leading through generosity.

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How Trust-Based Philanthropy Removes Barriers Around Grant Applications

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Grantmakers have started embracing trust-based philanthropy. Here's how this ethos can break down barriers to grant applications.

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Philanthropy Grant Application Technology

Doing good, wrong? The role of philanthropy in keeping people safe

Candid

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Philanthropy invests billions of dollars annually to address pressing social issues. By embedding safeguarding into grant requirements, providing resources, and fostering a culture of safety, philanthropy can play a crucial role in preventing harm and ensuring that their work contributes to positive, sustainable change.

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Philanthropy Roles People Measure

Amplifying Philanthropy for 2023: 5 Strategies to Inspire Giving in a New Year

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 12, 2023

As you begin a New Year, it is a valuable time to revisit your fundraising goals and build a stronger culture of philanthropy among your donors, board members and professional team.

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Philanthropy Giving Strategy Culture

UNCF Philanthropy Institute Trains Fundraising Professionals to Support HBCUs, Other Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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Philanthropy Professional Fundraising Train

2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker Finds $70B in Cross-border Philanthropic Giving at Height of COVID-19

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 28, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI released the 2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker (GPT), the 11th edition of this unique index that offers a comprehensive picture of the scale and scope of worldwide cross-border philanthropy.

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Philanthropy Global Indiana University

Sustainable community-led solutions shaping disaster philanthropy

Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape.

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How Fintech Is Changing Nonprofit Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 2, 2022

Nonprofit funding is evolving rapidly, with new players and technologies emerging almost daily. To keep up with the latest trends, let’s take a look at how fintech is shaping the future of nonprofits from small-dollar donors and what steps you can take to adopt these practices at your organization.

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Why Your Board Should Discuss Philanthropy for 15 Minutes at Each Meeting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2023

Try to make sure “philanthropy” has a spot on your board agenda at every meeting. If you’re having trouble getting board members excited about their fundraising role, it’s important to make expectations clear and realistic.

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Philanthropy Discussion Roles Fundraising

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

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The Philanthropy of Queen Elizabeth II

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

We all heard about the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history. She devoted her life in service to her people.

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Philanthropy History Life Service

5 Top Inquiries to Improve Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 16, 2025

Drawing from lessons learned in the for-profit world in 2024, here are five questions for your nonprofit to ask to help improve philanthropy.

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10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Philanthropy can help close the tech gender gap with better design, data, and infrastructure

Candid

JULY 8, 2025

As vice president of philanthropy and impact partnerships at Rewriting the Code, an organization working to empower university students and early-career women in tech, I’ve seen the challenges women in tech face and how philanthropic investments in nonprofit programs can strategically respond to the tech gender gap.

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Philanthropy Design Tech Data

How BIPOC-led philanthropy is rising to the challenge

Candid

JUNE 23, 2025

As the senior director of partnerships at Democracy Fund with deep experience in donor organizing, I know BIPOC-led philanthropy—BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) grantmaking organizations and BIPOC-identifying individual donors—is essential to building a robust and impactful pro-democracy field.

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Philanthropy Challenge Donor Survey

Nonprofit Leaders Report Mission-Critical Challenges

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 5, 2025

Nonprofits reported difficulty pursuing their missions amid current political challenges and economic uncertainty, according to the Center for Effective Philanthropy's latest report.

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Challenge Report Nonprofit Philanthropy

Empowering young women in philanthropy to create lasting change

Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

Women have a unique opportunity to use their position to advance philanthropy and impact to tackle the pressing problems affecting human and planetary health. Why focus on young women in philanthropy? When should we start educating young women in philanthropy? Significant giving by women is already under way.

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What Americans Think About Nonprofits, Per New Study

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 10, 2023

What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Black Women, Education and the Future of Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As we approach the end of the year, it is crucial to spotlight the transformative role Black women play in the philanthropic sector.

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Philanthropy Education Roles Demographics

Putting the ‘trust’ in trust-based philanthropy: One leader’s aspiration to shift power and deepen impact

Candid

JUNE 30, 2025

After more than 30 years in youth development and philanthropy, including 25 at the Charles Hayden Foundation (CHF), I’ve come to believe that to have a meaningful impact with our grantees, trust has to show up in how we work—how we listen, fund, and maintain relationships. Don’t: Confuse trust with a lack of accountability.

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Philanthropy Impact Grant Reflection

Philanthropy 2.0: Why Nonprofits Need a Bold Vision

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Many fundraisers think small and don't present a bold ask to donors. Now, it’s time to rethink nonprofits and how they operate.

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Philanthropy Nonprofit Donor Fundraising

Philanthropy Facilitators Make It Easy for People to Give

NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2024

When you don’t make it easy for donors to choose to support your charity, they'll choose not to. Here's how to encourage their support.

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6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

In my more than 20 years as a philanthropy grants manager, nonprofit executive, and consultant, Ive seen how technology decisions can either amplify equity or entrench existing barriers. Philanthropy is uniquely positioned to lead thoughtfully, ensuring an AI-powered future that uplifts everyone. Fund accessible AI initiatives.

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Rebuilding Belonging in Philanthropy: How the Sector Can Bridge the Giving Divide

Allegiance Group

JUNE 23, 2025

Philanthropy wove people into the fabric of their communities and made citizenship tangible. Philanthropy has always been shaped by large gifts. Big philanthropy has shaped the nation. The post Rebuilding Belonging in Philanthropy: How the Sector Can Bridge the Giving Divide appeared first on Allegiance Group.

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Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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Bank of America Study: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Bank of America Private Bank and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University released the "2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy." The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020.

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Women’s Philanthropy Experts Take the Stage at PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

5-7, Philanos is hosting PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration. The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities.

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GivingData Launches Philanthropy Tech Partner Program

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 4, 2024

GivingData launched a program to help grantmaking foundations optimize their use of the company's enterprise grants management platform.

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Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2025

New data from the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy ’s “2025 Compensation and Benefits Report” reveals that average salaries have plateaued, but median compensation is rising faster than inflation, signaling a more equitable distribution of earnings across the nonprofit sector. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

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How One Nonprofit Developed a Social Media Strategy That Raised $57,000 in 2 Weeks

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.

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5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.

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Strategy Fundraising Philanthropy Trend

Study: With Donor-Advised Funds, Unexpected Giving Leads Donors to Expand Their Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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Donor Studies Fund Giving

‘2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report’ Reveals Most Effective Campaigns

NonProfit PRO

MAY 21, 2025

The "2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report" unveiled a shift toward trust-driven, community-focused philanthropy in checkout fundraising.

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Charity Report Effective Campaign

Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy

Study: 2.9% of Philanthropy In US Supports Organizations Serving Communities of Color

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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Webinars

Meeting the moment with trust-based philanthropy

Redefine Philanthropy as a Cultural Revolution

How Corporate Philanthropy Continues to Evolve in 2023

The power of corporate philanthropy to engage employees

Will the Election and Economy Hurt Philanthropy in 2024?

Philanthropy Together Celebrates Three Years, Expands Collective Giving Focus

Women’s Philanthropy Institute Announces the 2023 Black Women Give Back List

How Trust-Based Philanthropy Removes Barriers Around Grant Applications

Doing good, wrong? The role of philanthropy in keeping people safe

Amplifying Philanthropy for 2023: 5 Strategies to Inspire Giving in a New Year

UNCF Philanthropy Institute Trains Fundraising Professionals to Support HBCUs, Other Nonprofits

2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker Finds $70B in Cross-border Philanthropic Giving at Height of COVID-19

Sustainable community-led solutions shaping disaster philanthropy

How Fintech Is Changing Nonprofit Philanthropy

Why Your Board Should Discuss Philanthropy for 15 Minutes at Each Meeting

Study Reveals In-Depth Analysis of the State of Global Generosity

The Philanthropy of Queen Elizabeth II

5 Top Inquiries to Improve Philanthropy

10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Nonprofit Website’s SEO

Philanthropy can help close the tech gender gap with better design, data, and infrastructure

How BIPOC-led philanthropy is rising to the challenge

Nonprofit Leaders Report Mission-Critical Challenges

Empowering young women in philanthropy to create lasting change

What Americans Think About Nonprofits, Per New Study

5 Reasons Many Nonprofits Fail to Reach Their Highest Potential

Black Women, Education and the Future of Philanthropy

Putting the ‘trust’ in trust-based philanthropy: One leader’s aspiration to shift power and deepen impact

Philanthropy 2.0: Why Nonprofits Need a Bold Vision

Philanthropy Facilitators Make It Easy for People to Give

6 Common Hurdles Nonprofits Must Overcome to Launch Texting

Reimagining equity with AI: What philanthropy can do

Rebuilding Belonging in Philanthropy: How the Sector Can Bridge the Giving Divide

Report Illustrates Best Practices for Fundraising With Donors Who Use Donor-Advised Funds

Bank of America Study: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Women’s Philanthropy Experts Take the Stage at PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference

GivingData Launches Philanthropy Tech Partner Program

Fundraising Salaries Stabilize as Median Pay Outpaces Inflation, AFP Report Finds

How One Nonprofit Developed a Social Media Strategy That Raised $57,000 in 2 Weeks

5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy

Study: With Donor-Advised Funds, Unexpected Giving Leads Donors to Expand Their Philanthropy

‘2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report’ Reveals Most Effective Campaigns

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