Midlevel Giving

The number of high-net-worth people of color is expanding rapidly in America, but many nonprofits fail to bring many of them into the fold, say panelists in an online briefing. Here’s what works.

Giving to abortion funds — even in places where helping people get the procedure is illegal — is protected by the U.S. Constitution, the author argues.

A new survey suggests that a growing share of donors are thinking about pulling back on their giving in the year ahead.

A lot of legislative activity that would affect nonprofits is brewing in Congress in the months and years ahead.

The big question remains unanswered: When do these trends become entrenched enough to cause donors to curtail giving?

Research suggests that greater fundraising competition among nonprofits marginally increases total donations but reduces average donations per organization. Meanwhile, fundraising costs escalate with greater competition. The authors offer some alternatives.

At a time when the demand for services remains high, soaring costs for fuel, food, employee payrolls, and other expenses are stressing charities’ budgets even more than during the pandemic.

Sen. Charles Grassley also raised questions about whether donor-advised funds require greater regulation to speed giving.

If donors genuinely want to support higher education, they should consider sending their funds to the institutions that really need it — those that promote economic and social mobility.

A new study shows a realignment of fundraiser priorities and concern about the challenges of keeping donors — and staff members.