May 2019

The nonprofit that runs an annual philanthropy marathon in Texas tests its fundraising power — and shows why the giving-day trend keeps growing nationwide.

More video, easier payment, and events designed to support a single cause are some of the latest tweaks in the decade-old phenomenon.

Early-bird pledges that are processed when online systems are less busy are helping to ease the load on essential software during philanthropy marathons.

Hallucinogens like psilocybin and LSD remain illegal, but researchers want to test their ability to treat PTSD, addictions, and other disorders.

His best friend from childhood died of a fentanyl overdose. An aunt became addicted to Percocet and alcohol and died last year. So Ferriss decided to fund research at John Hopkins to see if psilocybin could help treat opioid addiction.

As the Afghanistan war drags on and suicide rates spike, a 25-year-old nonprofit that aids surviving families finds increased demand for its services.

A look back at a key moment for the wife of the famous Microsoft founder, who has become a driving force in the decision-making at the world’s biggest foundation.

In other news about people in philanthropy, Julie Morita, a medical doctor and commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, takes a top role at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Researchers found that videos featuring disturbing images of starving children tended to make viewers suspicious of an organization. A softer approach yielded a more positive image of the organization.

For decades, men tried to demean and undermine Anne Welsh McNulty as she excelled in the world of high finance. Now she’s pouring millions of dollars into helping younger women succeed.

With the nation’s population aging, Generation to Generation works with local organizations to help children and young adults develop meaningful relationships with older people.

She also talks about how she shares power with her husband, how a site visit changed the focus of one gift, and why philanthropists must learn to listen more.

Getting a transformational contribution is a godsend for an organization. But announcing a landmark gift can make other donors think you don’t need their support. Here’s how some nonprofits handled it.

Why the Pan-Mass Challenge is the only regional nonprofit among the top recipients of Fidelity Charitable donations.

Fundraisers share tips to help you make your supporters feel valued, get them more involved, and inspire their loyalty.

A nonprofit executive shares dos and don’ts for making the most of your time with trustees.

The shootings in Poway, Calif. made painfully clear yet again that foundations must move forcefully to use their grants, their investments, and their power to build movements to mobilize against the rise of white nationalism.

The Boston Foundation focused so tightly on five strategy goals that it lost the ability to help start-ups and nonprofits facing increased demands. A new small-grants program meant that it could still focus on those goals — but do a lot more.

Top-down problem solving creates practices that hobble giving.