Cover Story
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News
How to Connect With Donors of Color
As the country’s demographics change, nonprofits that have long relied on white supporters are working to attract a broader swath of donors.
Features
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Tex. Philanthropists Spur Fellow Indian Americans to Support Food Banks
Anna and Raj Asava started an outreach effort that’s drawing in new supporters in four cities. -
Fundraising
California’s New Privacy Law Draws Attention From Nonprofits
While nonprofits are not covered by the law setting new privacy standards, the marketing companies that many large groups work with do have to comply. Some industry groups and nonprofits fear rising costs to raise money; others see an opportunity to take stock of the data they collect and how they use it.
Departments
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Writer’s Notebook: Passion vs. Reality on Raising Money From People of Color
Fundraisers are passionate about the need to diversify the pool of donors who support nonprofits, but it can still be a sensitive topic to discuss. -
News
Citi Foundation Taps a Familiar Face (Transitions)
Plus, the head of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation is stepping down, and Communities in Schools picks an alumnus as new chief. -
News
Crowdfunding Donors Feel Betrayed When Gifts Are Redirected (Study)
When donors direct exactly how their money will be used, giving can be especially joyful. However, the feeling of betrayal can cut deeply when charities don’t use the money as they said they would. -
News
Prize-Winning Freelance Journalist’s Work Has an Outsize Impact
Rebecca Nagle won a $100,000 prize from the Heising-Simons Foundation for her in-depth reporting on Native American issues. -
Individual Giving
Owners of Pom Wonderful Combine Personal and Corporate Giving
Stewart and Lynda Resnick donated $750 million to Caltech last year to tackle environmental challenges, but they also contribute to arts and cultural institutions, and they contribute to education and health in the rural towns where their plants are located. -
Advice
Monthly Giving Tips and Trends
What’s working well now for midsize and large monthly programs. Plus, advice for beginners. -
Advice
What to Include in an Executive Succession Plan
Here’s a checklist to help your nonprofit anticipate and weather a leadership transition — and demonstrate your organization’s sustainability to donors.
Opinion
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Opinion
Philanthropists Should Focus on What Matters Right From the Start
When creating foundations, too many wealthy people focus on issues like taxes and family roles rather than what their money can do to improve the world. -
Opinion
After #MeToo, Nonprofits Need to Help Workers, Donors, and Boards Build a Safer Workplace (Opinion)
As Harvey Weinstein’s conviction Monday marked a key moment in the #MeToo movement, it is an important reminder to nonprofit leaders and fundraising executives that they need to redouble their efforts to protect employees from abuse. -
Opinion
Philanthropy Must Declare a Climate Emergency (Opinion)
The new commitments from Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are insufficient. It is up to everyone in philanthropy to make climate the top priority in their investments, grants, and other actions.