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Sign up for an upcoming online forum — or watch past events on demand — to hear lively discussion of issues that matter to executives, fundraisers, and other nonprofit professionals. Our expert guests offer sound advice on a variety of topics to help you solve challenges and stay on top of trends.

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    UPCOMING EVENT

    SIGN UP NOW: The Great Wealth Transfer: Is Your Nonprofit Ready?

    Rumblings of a massive wealth transfer have been rolling through philanthropy for decades. Boomers, who are now hitting or in their 70s, hold more wealth than their parents ever did and will likely have plenty of cash left to donate to charity. Join us for a free panel discussion in which we’ll explore the potential payout for charities and what nonprofits should have in place to enable Boomers to leave meaningful legacy gifts.
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    VIDEO

    WATCH NOW: How Nonprofits Can Rebuild Trust with America

    Trust in American institutions — including nonprofits and philanthropy — has been falling for many years. What can individual charities and grant makers do to reverse the trend and boost trust in their organizations? Kristen Grimm — founder of Spitfire Strategies, a communications firm that works with nonprofits — dug into this question with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The result is a playbook for how nonprofits can tackle the trust deficit.
Leadership
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    VIDEO

    Ensuring Data Privacy in the Age of AI: What Nonprofits Need to Know

    Users of AI must take care to understand the privacy policies of the tools they use, and nonprofits must be vigilant about protecting the personal information of their clients and donors. This session identified what nonprofits need to know and do to ensure that AI tools do not compromise the privacy of key constituents.
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    VIDEO

    Nonprofits and the Trump Agenda

    Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Andrew Simon led a reporters’ roundtable on what the second Trump administration means for the nonprofit sector. Our reporters shared the latest on topics including threats to federal funding and DEI efforts; how foundations are responding to the administration’s moves; the role lobbying and advocacy can play right now; and how leaders are navigating the uncertain fundraising environment.
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    VIDEO

    Trends to Watch in 2025

    Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer facilitated a reporters’ roundtable to explore key trends that will shape the coming year. Our reporters opened their notebooks and shared insights on managing today’s nonprofit work force, navigating an unsettled economy, and connecting with donors in changing times.
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    VIDEO

    A Perfect Storm? A New Administration, Stubborn Inflation, Fiscal Unease

    Change is on the horizon for the nonprofit world as leaders prepare for a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled House and Senate. Our expert guests explored how leaders can plan for various scenarios, prepare for anticipated policy changes, reduce risk amid fiscal uncertainty, and understand how grant making may shift in response to these factors.
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    VIDEO

    Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Age of A.I.

    Unfortunately, cyberattacks against nonprofits are on the rise. As hackers become skilled at using smart tech for malicious purposes, organizations will need to use A.I. and other tools to combat more sophisticated threats. In this forum, learn from a panel of experts how you can provide a better digital experience for your donors without spending a lot.
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    TRAINING SERIES

    Foster a Culture of Well-Being

    Learn from three nonprofit experts who have researched and created strategic work environments that prioritize employee well-being. You’ll learn how to define what well-being means for your organization, create a plan to foster it, and ensure accountability so that positive changes stick.
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    TRAINING SERIES

    Attract, Motivate, and Retain Top Talent

    In today’s competitive job market, nonprofits of all sizes and missions are facing the toughest hiring market in a generation. This session will explore how to offer benefits and perks that appeal to top talent, engage and motivate staff in personalized ways that instill loyalty, and build a culture that supports employees, fosters success, and prevents burnout.
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    TRAINING SERIES

    Build an Inclusive Nonprofit Culture

    Learn from our expert guests how to create an organizational culture that is inclusive and helps you hold onto top talent. You’ll learn how to define what inclusion and belonging mean for your nonprofit, make these efforts a priority, and track your progress over time.
Fundraising
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    VIDEO

    Ultrawealthy Donors: How They Give and What’s Next

    Dig into exclusive data from the Philanthropy 50 – the Chronicle‘s annual ranking of the 50 most generous U.S. donors – and explore forces shaping the future of big giving, such as the impact of MacKenzie Scott’s unrestricted giving, the advocacy philanthropy of Melinda French Gates, recent donor revolts, and growing dissatisfaction over wealth accumulation.
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    VIDEO

    Why Donors Give Anonymously

    Many donors prefer anonymity in their charitable giving. Today, options like donor-advised funds and cryptocurrency offer more ways to give discreetly. This online forum explored why wealthy individuals choose anonymity, how fundraising tactics might influence this choice, and strategies for building relationships with anonymous major donors.
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    VIDEO

    Creating a Positive Donor Experience in a Digital World

    Creating a positive donor experience requires lots of different kinds of outreach and engagement efforts, including a user-friendly website, informative mass communications, engaging online content, and emails. Learn from a panel of experts how you can provide a better digital experience for your donors without spending a lot.
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    VIDEO

    How Data Is Driving Fundraising Success

    Learn how groups on the leading edge are putting their donor data into action — and how your nonprofit can, too. Get practical advice, lessons, and real-world examples you can use to create or strengthen your fundraising data strategy and get the best results.
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    VIDEO

    Bring Everyday Donors Back into the Fold

    Many small-dollar donors are sitting on the sidelines of charitable giving, driving down donor-participation rates and shrinking the total amount individuals donate. The reasons for the slowdown are complex. The Chronicle was joined by a panel of experts who explored strategies to reignite giving by everyday donors and shore up your organization’s financial future.
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    VIDEO

    The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving

    The Urban Institute’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the Chronicle brought together leading figures in charitable giving and philanthropy to ask what role pluralism does and should play in the sector.
Grantmaking and Giving
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    VIDEO

    The Future of Race-Based Grant Making

    Watch the Chronicle’s Stacy Palmer in conversation with Marc Philpart of the California Black Freedom Fund, Carmen Rojas of Marguerite Casey Foundation, Thomas Saenz of MALDEF, and Olivia Sedwick, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. They discussed what comes next now that the Fearless Fund settled a court case that was widely watched as a barometer of what grant makers can do in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.
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    VIDEO

    Boomer and Gen X Mega-Donors Are Driving Trends in Giving

    Hear from Jon and Mindy Gray, two donors on the Philanthropy 50 this year; learn from an expert on big giving; and gain insights into our special Philanthropy 50 report from the Chronicle journalists who conducted the research.
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    Video

    General-Operating Grants Can Advance Equity: A Conversation With Foundation and Nonprofit Leaders

    When foundations give nonprofits general-operating grants, leaders can invest in vital activities that are not tied to a specific program or activity, but obtaining open-ended support can be challenging. How do some nonprofits succeed at attracting general-operating support? Join foundation and nonprofit executives to understand recent grant-making trends and learn how to attract unrestricted grants that further your mission and advance equity.
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