Karen Brooks Hopkins regales us with tales of a “small but truly miserable group” of hard-to-deal-with donors she encountered during her time leading the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
Read MoreRobert Sharpe, the well-known planned giving expert, tragically passed away last week at 68. Holly Hall reflects on his career and his dedication to telling the truth about American philanthropy.
Read MoreWe recently published an in-depth paper looking at giving to higher education institutions as part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project. Author Mike Scutari walks through some key takeaways.
Read MoreEven as more grantmakers offer unrestricted funding, restrictions are still the norm across much of the sector. Guest authors from the law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore share some points that nonprofits should keep in mind.
Read MoreNew York-based Yeshiva University is looking to expand via an ambitious new fundraising campaign with a goal inspired by the Torah. We look at what the university has planned, and some headwinds it faces.
Read MoreThe pandemic has made it clear just how important early childhood education is, leaving some cautiously optimistic about new funding streams. With federal legislation stalled, however, fundraisers are still hustling to close gaps.
Read MoreIn her annual end-of-year reflection, Karen Brooks Hopkins, president emerita of Brooklyn Academy of Music, recalls an unusual trip to meet with a donor in a far-off—and very cold—location.
Read MoreFor years, scholars have predicted a surge in charitable giving as a result of massive wealth transfer between generations. Data on bequests suggest it may finally be emerging. Are fundraisers ready to take advantage of it?
Read MoreOrganizations focused on climate and equity still get a small slice of the funding pie, but have scored some big grants in recent years. Fundraisers discuss promising developments and what still needs to change.
Read MoreWhile the pandemic has challenged higher education in many ways, it hasn't put much of a dent in the field’s long-term fundraising prospects. Fundraisers tell us how they’re staying connected with donors.
Read MoreAccording to marketing executive Greg Warner, donor decline demands a shift toward a more personalized approach geared toward the best prospects, with plenty of attention to donors’ “digital body language.”
Read MoreGrantAdvisor and Technology Association of Grantmakers are on a mission to fix grant applications. After painstaking analysis of existing forms, they found that applicants are jumping through many of the same hoops, over and over.
Read MoreWith advertising no longer offering stable revenue for news outlets, private donations are becoming a larger part of the industry. Fundraisers share their success stories and insights into how philanthropy fits into the business.
Read MoreMusic nonprofits faced difficult challenges during the pandemic, with crucial revenue streams shut down for months. We spoke with fundraisers to find out how they got by—and how they are moving forward.
Read MoreLiterary arts nonprofits face unique fundraising challenges, often falling through the cracks of donor interest. Fundraisers explain how they’ve stayed afloat and share encouraging funding trends they hope will continue.
Read MoreIn the past year, education nonprofits have had to contend with short-term crises and deep-seated inequities. We talked to K-12 fundraisers about how they adapted, their greatest funding needs, and whether donors stepped up.
Read MoreWe check in with fundraisers working in Southern California to see how cash is flowing in the region after a brutal year. Morale is high for many, although some are concerned about whether positive funding trends will last.
Read MoreThe pandemic and heightened concern about systemic racism prompted a huge surge in giving to criminal justice reform groups. We spoke with several fundraisers to learn how the past year impacted their work—and what’s next.
Read MoreThe Parkinson's Foundation granted $10 million more than expected, after 2020 proved to be a surprisingly strong year for fundraising. Here’s where the money is headed, and why donors and researchers have cause for optimism.
Read MoreClunky, time-consuming grant applications are a hassle, but they also exacerbate inequity. The #FixTheForm campaign wants to improve the process, first by making full grant applications available in advance.
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