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Trends 2025The Great Nonprofit Downsizing
Inflation, the end of pandemic relief, and falling donations have hit nonprofits hard. The result is program cuts, layoffs, and even closures. Plus, see the rest of our January issue, posted online today. -
Finances
Many ‘Impact Investors’ Don’t Track Whether Their Investments Are Good for Society or the Environment
Many just assume that certain businesses, such as solar energy companies, are inherently good for society rather than seeking information that might point to shortcomings in social performance. -
Nonprofit Finances
Where Did the Funding Go?
With revenues down and costs rising, a growing number of nonprofits are cutting budgets, laying off staff, and even closing their doors. -
Advice
3 Steps to Take Amid Post-Election Uncertainty
While it may feel like there are two Americas right now, nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of our most pressing societal problems have a unique opportunity to reinforce the strength of our communities. -
Finance and Revenue
Impact Investing Is On the Rise, With a Big Foundation’s $325 Million Commitment
Robert Wood Johnson’s specialists look to generate both social and financial returns. -
Finance and Revenue
Divesting University Endowments: Easier Demanded Than Done
Information about endowments holdings is hard to find, and universities may not always be free to divest them. -
Opinion
Critics Said Our Data Platform Exacerbated the Nonprofit World’s Inequities. They Were Right.
Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior. -
Opinion
Foundation Compensation: When Are CEO Salaries Too High?
Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible. -
Opinion
Endowments Can Power Racial Justice Groups — if Only Philanthropy Would Fund Them
Giving to endowments helps groups led by people of color build long-term financial stability. But two new studies show the practice is rare. -
In Case You Missed It
Nonprofit CFOs Are in High Demand and Short Supply
The hiring crunch is taking place as fewer students choose to major in accounting and pursue finance careers. Nonprofit CFO work has also become more complex and demanding.
