December 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 36, Issue 2Cover Story
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Faith and the NonprofitWhat Philanthropy and Nonprofits Lose as Religion Fades
As many as 30 percent of churches may close in the next 20 years, leaving philanthropy to confront questions about how much faith matters to its work — and how to fill the void it may leave.
Highlights
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Faith and the Nonprofit
Nonprofits Help the Nonreligious Search for Meaning in Their Lives
Organizations are offering the spiritual care and community that many once found in religion. “This group feels like my church,” one participant said. -
Faith and the Nonprofit
3 Churches Reborn as Engines of Social Good
As religion fades, some places of worship are partnering with charities to enhance their impact — and in some cases, revive their fortunes. -
Faith and the Nonprofit
‘Pretty Scary': 7 Things to Know About Religion’s Decline and Charitable Giving
Why the shrinking of the American church will ripple throughout philanthropy.
Features
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Work and Careers
The Student-Loan Forgiveness Program That More Nonprofit Workers Should Know About
Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt. -
Work and Careers
Remote, Hybrid Fundraising Teams Help Nonprofits Hire, Retain Top Talent
To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don’t see everyday.
Departments
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The Face of Philanthropy
A Nonprofit Effort to Unlock the Secrets of the Ocean Depths
OceanX is about more than cutting-edge science. It also aims to advance diversity in the marine sciences and educate the public about the sea. -
Fundraising Advice
11 Ways to Improve Your Donor Thank-Yous and Inspire Loyalty
Ideas and advice from experts, including ways to use philanthropic psychology to create more meaningful thank-you messages — and boost giving. -
Communications
In Wake of Donor Revolt, Nonprofits Are Rethinking Political Statements
Fundraising and communications experts warn of a backlash against nonprofits when they weigh in on the Israel-Hamas War and other issues not central to their mission. Here’s advice on how to avoid donor revolts.
Opinion
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Opinion
The Best Hope for Ending the Israel-Hamas War? Civil Society Peace-Builders
Grant makers are often reluctant to support the risky work of grass-roots groups struggling to build peace in the Middle East and elsewhere. But they need us now more than ever. -
Opinion
An Unlikely Event — the Israel-Hamas War — Could Finally Spark DAF Reform
Anonymous donations to controversial anti-Israel groups shine a spotlight on the urgent need for donor-advised fund reform. Will this finally motivate Congress to pass much-needed legislation? -
Opinion
I Spent 3 Years in Solitary Confinement. Why Isn’t Philanthropy Doing More to End This Torture?
A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake.
