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Opinion
Lloyd Morrisett’s Philanthropic Legacy Is Bigger Than Big Bird
The man who co-created “Sesame Street” also presided for decades over a foundation that has left a lasting mark on the entire field of communications and mass media. -
Advice
Experts Offer Advice on Creating Livestream Fundraising Event
Livestreams can bring in big sums. The gaming fundraising event Extra Life, for example, has raised more than $100 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since 2008. Plus: Read how livestreamers are upping their game to raise money for charity. -
Advice
Livestreamers Up Their Games to Help Charities Raise Funds
Raising money for charity using livestreaming isn’t entirely new, but this genre has upped its game, with streamers raising $1.4 million for nonprofits. Find out how it’s done and if this might be a good fit for your group. -
Opinion
Artificial Intelligence Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors, but Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls
The emergence of text generating artificial intelligence applications such as ChatGPT could significantly change philanthropy — for better or worse. -
Opinion
Philanthropy Buzzwords 2023: A Window Into Uncertain and Unstable Times
This year’s list reflects a world struggling to address the climate crisis, conflict, and the innovations and dangers posed by technology. -
A-Twitter Over Twitter
Nonprofits Consider Leaving Twitter Over Platform’s Uncertain Future
Some organizations have paused or reduced both advertising and communications over concerns about the changes that have occurred in the weeks since Elon Musk bought Twitter. -
Analysis
FTX Scandal Gives Cryptophilanthropy a Black Eye, but Nonprofits Raising Digital Cash Stay the Course
Charities favored by cryptophilanthropists are assessing the fallout from a scandal that reinforces skepticism about marrying the alternative currency and charitable giving. -
Opinion
Massive Federal Funding to Close the Digital Divide Won’t Succeed Without Philanthropic Support
Digital inequity touches nearly every issue grant makers care about. Yet connecting marginalize people has remained an elusive goal for decades. New government investments totaling $42 billion have the potential to finally change that picture but will require targeted donor dollars to reach their potential. -
Fundraising
Case Study in Digital Advertising: How to Spend at Year End
Inside the success of the Parkinson’s Foundation, plus tips for 2022 and adapting to new privacy measures online. -
Opinion
Post-'Roe’ Digital-Privacy Concerns Should Send a Signal to Nonprofits: Take Online Security Seriously
As people seeking abortions struggle to hide their digital trails, nonprofits and foundations should look deeply at their own tech practices and how they may be harming those they aim to help.