March 07, 2023 Evolving Family Models Alter the Ways a New Generation Gives Back March 07, 2023/ Dan Rothblatt, Guest Contributor More and more people are opting not to have children, even as the greatest wealth transfer in history gets underway. Guest author Dan Rothblatt discusses why donors without children are poised to change modern-day philanthropy.Read More
March 06, 2023 IP Explainer: What Is a Crowdfunding Platform? March 06, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at a relatively new, increasingly popular form of fundraising — online crowdfunding.Read More
March 02, 2023 Funders Don’t Often Back Volunteer Engagement. Can Nonprofits Convince Them It’s Worthwhile? March 02, 2023/ Mike Scutari Three years after the pandemic forced nonprofits to send volunteers home, many remain disengaged. A new initiative aims to help organizations secure funder support to replenish the ranks.Read More
February 27, 2023 What Can We Learn from That Surprise $100 Million Gift to the San Diego Foundation? February 27, 2023/ Mike Scutari Leaders at the community foundation recently faced a rare, but very welcome, conundrum: What do you do when a donor you never met gives you an unrestricted $100 million gift?Read More
February 27, 2023 IP Explainer: What’s the Difference Between a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)? February 27, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at a key tax distinction that isn’t always as clear-cut as it might seem.Read More
February 23, 2023 Lifting the Curtain on Philanthropy Advising February 23, 2023/ Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, Guest Contributors In this guest contribution, Beth Breeze and Emma Beeston, authors of a new book on philanthropy advisors, give us a look at some takeaways from their global study of a growing, but often under-appreciated professional field.Read More
February 21, 2023 IP Explainer: What is a Grant Report? February 21, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at the grant report, which ideally represents just one part of a relationship between funder and grantee.Read More
February 17, 2023 "It's a False Dichotomy." Questioning Perpetuity and Spend Down with Clara Miller February 17, 2023/ Mike Scutari Former Heron Foundation President Clara Miller says funders should move beyond dogmatic adherence to both perpetuity and spend-down, toward a more nuanced understanding of aligning money to mission.Read More
February 16, 2023 Here Are the Top Philanthropy Stories We're Following in 2023 February 16, 2023/ Philip Rojc Every year, we ponder where philanthropy seems to headed and compile the big-picture currents that we see running through the sector. Here’s what we’re watching this year.Read More
February 16, 2023 In a Time of Crisis, Giving With Intention Means Relying on Good Information February 16, 2023/ Michael Thatcher, Guest Contributor As the ranks of small donors thin, it’s important that those who do want to give can assess their options with confidence. Guest author Michael Thatcher makes a case for impartial third-party evaluation as a vital part of that.Read More
February 14, 2023 This Community Foundation Went All In on Trust-Based Philanthropy. Here’s What It Has Learned February 14, 2023/ Mike Scutari Beginning in 2018, Patricia Mejia oversaw the San Antonio Area Foundation’s adoption of trust-based philanthropy practices. It wasn’t always easy, but the move is paying off for grantees and the foundation. Read More
February 13, 2023 IP Explainer: What is Impact Investing? February 13, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at how grantmakers put their invested money to work for both a financial return and positive impact.Read More
February 09, 2023 Behold the Philanthrosphere: A Wild, Wondrous World February 09, 2023/ Philip Rojc The philanthropic ecosystem is verdant, teeming with life, and often quite treacherous. IP’s Philip Rojc channels his inner Attenborough to document the many inhabitants of this strange and fascinating landscape.Read More
February 08, 2023 Foundations May Be Backsliding on COVID-Era Flexibility. Are Grantees Getting Fed Up? February 08, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe A new survey from Technology Association of Grantmakers suggests some funders who relaxed restrictions in 2020 are reverting to old practices. That raises tough questions about the grantee-funder relationship going forward. Read More
February 07, 2023 “Community Knows What Community Needs.” Inside CZI’s Participatory Grantmaking Program February 07, 2023/ Mike Scutari The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative just wrapped up its second year of grantmaking led in part by community members. CZI’s Curtis Yancy explains the program’s mechanics, lessons learned and what’s next.Read More
February 06, 2023 Think the Gates Foundation Is Too Influential? It May Get a Lot Bigger — Or Never Go Away February 06, 2023/ Michael Kavate The largest foundation in the U.S. will soon spend $9 billion a year. But a look at the numbers suggests that’s still far from enough to fulfill its pledge to spend down, if that’s actually the plan.Read More
February 06, 2023 IP Explainer: Should Foundation Payout Be Higher? February 06, 2023/ IP Staff Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we unpack the heated debate over whether foundations should be giving away more money each year.Read More
February 03, 2023 Here’s What We're Learning About Donors of Color February 03, 2023/ Ade Adeniji As the ranks and fortunes of American philanthropists of color grow, so does their influence over the giving landscape. These are a few of the trends we’re seeing as philanthropy’s demographics shift.Read More
February 02, 2023 Four Things We Actually Like About DAFs February 02, 2023/ Philip Rojc Donor-advised funds are the target of a lot of criticism, including in the pages of Inside Philanthropy — and for good reason. But setting aside their worst flaws, we have to admit that DAFs have a lot to offer. Read More
February 01, 2023 We Went in Search of Funders Prioritizing Nonprofit Pay and Benefits. The Results Were Underwhelming February 01, 2023/ Dawn Wolfe With worker burnout surging and nonprofits struggling to retain staff, we figured there must be some funders out there making better pay and benefits a part of their grantmaking. Spoiler alert: We only found one.Read More