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Looking to strengthen your donor outreach in 2026? Join our #philwebinar on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. EST to learn how to cut through the noise, show impact and inspire loyal supporters. Early-bird rate: $69. Register today. https://phlnthrp.com/4p2XfwB
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Looking to strengthen your donor outreach in 2026? Join our #philwebinar on Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. EST to learn how to cut through the noise, show impact and inspire loyal supporters. Early-bird rate: $69. Register today. https://phlnthrp.com/4p2XfwB
Nonprofits face a turbulent 2026 as funding shifts, policy changes, and AI reshape the sector. Our Predictions 2026 package highlights what donors and experts expect — plus insights from Pearce Godwin on leading with unity in the year ahead.
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
December 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Nonprofits face a turbulent 2026 as funding shifts, policy changes, and AI reshape the sector. Our Predictions 2026 package highlights what donors and experts expect — plus insights from Pearce Godwin on leading with unity in the year ahead.
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
Nonprofits are bracing for a turbulent 2026 as funding shifts, policy changes, and AI reshapes the sector. For our Predictions 2026 package, Liz Vogel notes that philanthropy can help strengthen the civic culture that sustains democracy.
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nonprofits are bracing for a turbulent 2026 as funding shifts, policy changes, and AI reshapes the sector. For our Predictions 2026 package, Liz Vogel notes that philanthropy can help strengthen the civic culture that sustains democracy.
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4plFE3I
Understanding what drives donors helps build lasting relationships — and keeps fundraisers connected to their work. Philanthropic psychologist Jen Shang urges fundraisers to lean into what connects us as humans: “Be that positive sparkle.” #Playbook
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How to Tap Into the Psychology of Giving
Discover expert resources to help you craft a smarter fundraising strategy rooted in the latest insights from behavioral science.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Understanding what drives donors helps build lasting relationships — and keeps fundraisers connected to their work. Philanthropic psychologist Jen Shang urges fundraisers to lean into what connects us as humans: “Be that positive sparkle.” #Playbook
https://phlnthrp.com/4iVOXF9
https://phlnthrp.com/4iVOXF9
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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Our Predictions 2026 package spotlights donors and experts on giving shifts, tax-bill fallout, and the fight for equity. “We must stay united,” says John Palfrey of @macfound.org, warning of efforts to undermine core freedoms. Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4pQxVd
December 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our Predictions 2026 package spotlights donors and experts on giving shifts, tax-bill fallout, and the fight for equity. “We must stay united,” says John Palfrey of @macfound.org, warning of efforts to undermine core freedoms. Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4pQxVd
The foundation established by Leona Helmsley, the notorious billionaire known as the “Queen of Mean,” is now a major player in helping struggling rural hospitals.
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How a Notorious Billionaire’s Foundation Is Saving Lives in Rural America
A 15-year effort by Leona Helmsley’s philanthropy to improve rural health care offers lessons for other grant makers.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The foundation established by Leona Helmsley, the notorious billionaire known as the “Queen of Mean,” is now a major player in helping struggling rural hospitals.
https://phlnthrp.com/48wGzHe
https://phlnthrp.com/48wGzHe
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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December 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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Opinion: This two-step strategy has helped other countries halt democratic backsliding. It can work in the U.S. if we act quickly, writes Joe Goldman, Laleh Ispahani, Deepak Bhargava. https://phlnthrp.com/3Kzg38n
December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Opinion: This two-step strategy has helped other countries halt democratic backsliding. It can work in the U.S. if we act quickly, writes Joe Goldman, Laleh Ispahani, Deepak Bhargava. https://phlnthrp.com/3Kzg38n
“Nonprofits and philanthropy bring unique strengths and capacity...but it cannot and should not replace the role of governments,” said Center for Disaster Philanthropy CEO Patricia McIlreavy.
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https://phlnthrp.com/4rKUpyP
As FEMA Falters, Philanthropy Is Forced to Step Up
Shrinking federal disaster support is prompting philanthropies to recalibrate how they plan and fund local relief, recovery, and resilience efforts.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
“Nonprofits and philanthropy bring unique strengths and capacity...but it cannot and should not replace the role of governments,” said Center for Disaster Philanthropy CEO Patricia McIlreavy.
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https://phlnthrp.com/4rKUpyP
Opinion - abigaildisney.bsky.social is calling for an end to quiet and polite philanthropy. Real change in 2026 requires courage — and risk — from those closest to the money, she writes for our 2026 Predictions issue.
Read her essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rEElOM
Read her essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rEElOM
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Opinion - abigaildisney.bsky.social is calling for an end to quiet and polite philanthropy. Real change in 2026 requires courage — and risk — from those closest to the money, she writes for our 2026 Predictions issue.
Read her essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rEElOM
Read her essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rEElOM
Nonprofits are bracing for a turbulent 2026. Our Predictions 2026 package explores giving trends, tax-bill fallout, and equity challenges. “We’re due for a reckoning,” writes Mitch Stein, urging DAF sponsors to streamline giving.
https://phlnthrp.com/3MgolCC
https://phlnthrp.com/3MgolCC
December 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Nonprofits are bracing for a turbulent 2026. Our Predictions 2026 package explores giving trends, tax-bill fallout, and equity challenges. “We’re due for a reckoning,” writes Mitch Stein, urging DAF sponsors to streamline giving.
https://phlnthrp.com/3MgolCC
https://phlnthrp.com/3MgolCC
Americans gave an estimated $4B on #GivingTuesday 2025, up from $3.6B last year, per GivingTuesday. Volunteering also grew: 11.1M people in the U.S. donated their time, up from 9.2M in 2024.
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#givingtuesday
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#givingtuesday
GivingTuesday Saw a Big Gains in Gifts and Volunteers
Americans gave $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, an increase from the $3.6 billion they gave in 2024, according to estimates from the nonprofit GivingTuesday. More people also volunte...
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December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Americans gave an estimated $4B on #GivingTuesday 2025, up from $3.6B last year, per GivingTuesday. Volunteering also grew: 11.1M people in the U.S. donated their time, up from 9.2M in 2024.
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#givingtuesday
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#givingtuesday
Neighbors helping neighbors: Mutual aid groups say more people want direct ways to give back.
Kashish Ali is filling community fridges and showing how fast small acts add up.
https://phlnthrp.com/4ozzEmW
Kashish Ali is filling community fridges and showing how fast small acts add up.
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‘Mutual Aid’ Steps In When Formal Systems Don't Work
NEW YORK (AP) “Times are tough. We take care of us.” In early November, Kashish Ali posted those words to her Instagram story as part of a yearslong practice she’s had to fundraise for food and drop i...
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December 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Neighbors helping neighbors: Mutual aid groups say more people want direct ways to give back.
Kashish Ali is filling community fridges and showing how fast small acts add up.
https://phlnthrp.com/4ozzEmW
Kashish Ali is filling community fridges and showing how fast small acts add up.
https://phlnthrp.com/4ozzEmW
Performances by Theater of War Productions often feature star actors — the likes of Adam Driver, Keri Russell, Jeffrey Wright. But it’s the audience that’s the focus as the group aims to build connections and empathy through storytelling and art. 📹 https://phlnthrp.com/3KzoDUB
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December 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Performances by Theater of War Productions often feature star actors — the likes of Adam Driver, Keri Russell, Jeffrey Wright. But it’s the audience that’s the focus as the group aims to build connections and empathy through storytelling and art. 📹 https://phlnthrp.com/3KzoDUB
#TheCommons
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Executive coaches can help nonprofit leaders build skills and feel supported. Experts share how to find the right fit and get the most from the coaching relationship.
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An Executive Coach Can Transform Your Career. Here's How to Find One.
Executive coaches can help nonprofit leaders build skills and feel supported. Here’s how to get the best return on your investment of time and money.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Executive coaches can help nonprofit leaders build skills and feel supported. Experts share how to find the right fit and get the most from the coaching relationship.
https://phlnthrp.com/4q5Oh2z
https://phlnthrp.com/4q5Oh2z
Opinion: Stop giving funders tax breaks for high salaries, fancy offices. To ensure foundations contribute more to charity, Congress should target expenses — not just the payout rate, writes opinion columnist Craig Kennedy. https://phlnthrp.com/4ixNBjD
Stop Giving Funders Tax Breaks for High Salaries, Fancy Offices
To ensure foundations contribute more to charity, Congress should target expenses — not just the payout rate.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Opinion: Stop giving funders tax breaks for high salaries, fancy offices. To ensure foundations contribute more to charity, Congress should target expenses — not just the payout rate, writes opinion columnist Craig Kennedy. https://phlnthrp.com/4ixNBjD
Nonprofits expect a turbulent 2026 after funding cuts, policy shifts, and rapid AI growth. In our Predictions 2026 package, PolicyLink’s Michael McAfee says philanthropy must choose: retreat or invest in equity.
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/3Kzi4RX
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/3Kzi4RX
December 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Nonprofits expect a turbulent 2026 after funding cuts, policy shifts, and rapid AI growth. In our Predictions 2026 package, PolicyLink’s Michael McAfee says philanthropy must choose: retreat or invest in equity.
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/3Kzi4RX
Read the full essay at: https://phlnthrp.com/3Kzi4RX
In today's political climate, funding the gritty work of creating big-tent coalitions is essential to notching wins on climate and other big issues.
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Invisible, Essential, Ignored: Philanthropy's Missing Asset
In today's political climate, the gritty work of creating and maintaining big-tent coalitions is essential to notching wins on climate and other big issues.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In today's political climate, funding the gritty work of creating big-tent coalitions is essential to notching wins on climate and other big issues.
https://phlnthrp.com/4aqzBGo
#TheCommons
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Midlevel donors giving $1,000 to $10,000 a year can provide up to 40% of a nonprofit’s revenue, yet they’re often overlooked. This Chronicle #Playbook has resources on how to build and maintain strong relationships with these key supporters. Explore the collection at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rOS5qy
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Midlevel donors giving $1,000 to $10,000 a year can provide up to 40% of a nonprofit’s revenue, yet they’re often overlooked. This Chronicle #Playbook has resources on how to build and maintain strong relationships with these key supporters. Explore the collection at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rOS5qy
What one philanthropic area that should get more attention and funding? Chronicle CEO @stacypalmer.bsky.social shares her thoughts with @notusperspectives.bsky.social.
The tech gap in resources is depriving society of solutions to the world’s biggest problems, writes Stacy Palmer of @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social.
https://www.notus.org/perspectives/giving-tuesday-philanthropies-more-funding-less-funding
https://www.notus.org/perspectives/giving-tuesday-philanthropies-more-funding-less-funding
December 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What one philanthropic area that should get more attention and funding? Chronicle CEO @stacypalmer.bsky.social shares her thoughts with @notusperspectives.bsky.social.
Nonprofits are bracing for a turbulent 2026 as funding cuts, policy shifts, and rapid AI growth reshape the sector. Our Predictions 2026 report spotlights trends donors and experts expect next year, including a possible rise in $1B+ gifts driven by peer influence.
🗞️ https://phlnthrp.com/3KiZOw5
🗞️ https://phlnthrp.com/3KiZOw5
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Nonprofits are bracing for a turbulent 2026 as funding cuts, policy shifts, and rapid AI growth reshape the sector. Our Predictions 2026 report spotlights trends donors and experts expect next year, including a possible rise in $1B+ gifts driven by peer influence.
🗞️ https://phlnthrp.com/3KiZOw5
🗞️ https://phlnthrp.com/3KiZOw5
Nonprofits are reeling from federal funding cuts and rising demand. In the latest episode of the Giving Done Right podcast, Elisha Smith Arrillaga breaks down new data on who’s hardest hit and how groups — and donors — are responding.
🎧 Listen here: https://phlnthrp.com/4iBOcks
🎧 Listen here: https://phlnthrp.com/4iBOcks
December 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Nonprofits are reeling from federal funding cuts and rising demand. In the latest episode of the Giving Done Right podcast, Elisha Smith Arrillaga breaks down new data on who’s hardest hit and how groups — and donors — are responding.
🎧 Listen here: https://phlnthrp.com/4iBOcks
🎧 Listen here: https://phlnthrp.com/4iBOcks
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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December 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
How can fundraisers build trust and community today? Allison Fine, president of Every.org, joins The Commons in Conversation to share practical tips on websites, volunteers, AI, and more. Join us on LinkedIn on Dec. 10 at 12:30 p.m. ET. Register now! https://phlnthrp.com/4oGiTqg
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