What happens when a constitutional law scholar becomes president of @fordfoundation.org? @heathergerken.bsky.social and @stacypalmer.bsky.social talk rule of law, democracy, and why philanthropy needs to get better at telling its own story. 🎥 Watch the full conversation: https://phlnthrp.com/4clMn9T

Last chance to register! Announcing the speakers for our April 23 #philwebinar! Kim Van Horn of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and Alexander Justice Moore of D.C. Central Kitchen will share how to secure general operating support.

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Lawsuits Against GoFundMe, PayPal Fire a Fundraising Warning Shot Alaska has sued six tech platforms for creating unauthorized donation pages, reigniting a debate over efforts to “help” nonprofits raise money without their consent

Blockbuster Lawsuit Alert: Alaska’s AG is suing GoFundMe and 5 other tech platforms over unauthorized donation pages, reigniting the debate over how these platforms should interact with nonprofits trying to fundraise.
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Fake Venmo accounts are impersonating charities and scamming donors. Here's how nonprofits can protect themselves and their supporters.

Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/3QuWlwZ

Colleges raised a staggering $78B in FY2025, but here’s the catch: 89% of that total came from just 2% of donors. They’ll need to pivot to create sustainable fundraising moving forward.
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Announcing the panelists! Kathryn Van Sickle of Yale and Thomas E. Moore III of American Friends of the Louvre will share what's working now in major gift fundraising at our May 7 #philwebinar.

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This Tax Day, learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping incentives for everyday donors, major philanthropists, and corporations alike. Here's your playbook to navigate the changes. 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/4mC6nZn

Announcing the speakers for our April 23 #philwebinar! Kim Van Horn of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation and Alexander Justice Moore of D.C. Central Kitchen will share how to secure general operating support.

Register today: https://phlnthrp.com/47Do8kP

Matchmaking Database Offers Easier Path to Grants The Philanthropy Data Commons has the potential to make the grant application process much easier — and provide a clear view of impact.

Can the Philanthropy Data Commons make the grant application process obsolete? How a shared database can be a matchmaker between foundations and nonprofits.

The Chronicle's Alex Daniels reports: https://phlnthrp.com/3OLYBiY

How Giving Homeless People $750 a Month Improved Lives The recipients could use the money in any way the chose. There was no evidence that participants squandered the money they received.

A USC study found $750/month didn't significantly boost housing rates for homeless Californians — but participants spent the money on necessities, not vices. Researchers say payments need to approach actual local rent costs to move the needle.
https://phlnthrp.com/41XMLpb

How MacKenzie Scott’s Gifts Illustrate the Value of No-Strings Giving The fact that charities can use the money as they see fit is almost as important to them as the money itself.

MacKenzie Scott gave Meals on Wheels America $70 million in unrestricted funds — more than 3x the group's 2024 revenues — as half its affiliates report 4-month waitlists.
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Why Jewish Staff Are Quietly Leaving Progressive Nonprofits Talented employees are exiting because groups fail to acknowledge antisemitism as an equity issue and turn a blind eye to hurtful and one-sided rhetoric. Leaders must stop ignoring this problem.

Opinion: Nearly 1 in 3 Jewish nonprofit staff have considered leaving their jobs over antisemitism at work — yet only 12 percent say their organizations offer support. A new op-ed in the Chronicle calls on nonprofits to act.
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Stop Reinventing AI Policy. Start Funding What Already Works. Funders keep chasing the next big AI idea — while groups that enforce existing laws that could hold AI accountable are starved of support.

Opinion: Grant makers keep trying to reinvent AI policy, but strong laws and regulations are already on the books. Fund the groups that can enforce them.

Read the full piece by Merve Hickok and Marc Rotenberg of the Center for AI and Digital Policy
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AI is transforming how nonprofits serve communities — from preventing suicide to reducing caseworker burnout. Organizations are moving from pilot projects to practical solutions. Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/429Ggzq

We're happy to announce that data visualization expert Stephanie Evergreen, CEO of Evergreen Data, is joining host Eden Stiffman for our upcoming leadership webinar — 5 Easy Ways to Show Impact — on April 30.

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This Tax Day, learn how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is reshaping incentives for everyday donors, major philanthropists, and corporations alike. Here's your playbook to navigate the changes. 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/4cdpqWo

Spotlight on our April 23 #philwebinar speaker! Alexander Justice Moore, chief development officer at DC Central Kitchen and a top fundraiser bringing in nearly three-quarters of its fundraising revenue from unrestricted gifts.

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Colleges Raised $78 Billion, 89% of Which Came From 2% of Donors While higher education raised more money, institutions must now think long-term and engage younger alumni who prioritize institutional impact over traditional loyalty to sustain future giving.

Higher ed fundraising hit a record $78 billion in 2025 — but 2% of donors drove the bulk of it. The Chronicle examines what that means for the sector's long-term sustainability.
https://phlnthrp.com/41CulKi

Why the Ford Foundation Has Committed $60M in New Funding to Protect Elections Ford's new leader, Heather Gerken, a voting rights scholar, outlines a grant-making strategy designed to battle polarization’s “gale-force winds.”

Opinion: Ford Foundation president Heather Gerken discusses the organization’s announcement today that it is committing $60M to defend voting rights and election administration.

Read Gerken's full essay: https://phlnthrp.com/4teyrEG

Liberty Mutual Foundation Launches $600 Million Endowment The grant maker plans to provide more high impact grants over longer periods.

Liberty Mutual Foundation announced a $600 million endowment, promising more flexible, longer-term grants as nonprofits face mounting funding instability.

Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/3ObEr1H

Tax law changes and economic uncertainty are prompting major donors to pause their giving. Our May 7 webinar covers what's working now for big-gift fundraisers.

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How to Harness AI The technology is bringing big change to all corners of the nonprofit world–learn how fundraisers, grant makers and leaders are using the it to help them better meet their missions and fuel their organizations.

The technology is bringing big change to all corners of the nonprofit world–learn how fundraisers, grant makers and leaders are using the it to help them better meet their missions and fuel their organizations. Learn more in our three-story article collection on AI: https://phlnthrp.com/3OurXSU

Scammers Are Spoofing Charities on Venmo: How to Protect Your Donors Fake accounts impersonating charities are scamming donors on the popular payment app. Experts share how to stay ahead of the fraud.

Fake Venmo accounts are impersonating charities and scamming donors. Here's how nonprofits can protect themselves and their supporters.

Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/48tuALq

Philanthropic infrastructure groups — the organizations that advise and advocate for grant makers — are laying off staff and rethinking their missions. Federal cuts, congressional scrutiny, and dwindling funding are hitting the sector's support system hard. Read more: https://phlnthrp.com/4skfleR

Our April magazine is out! This issue features a deep dive into how nonprofits big and small are using artificial intelligence to personalize appeals, analyze data, and innovate how they meet their missions.

Dive into the new issue at: https://phlnthrp.com/4vig6rL

Nonprofit data visualization expert Stephanie Evergreen joins our #philwebinar on April 30 to share simple techniques for showing your impact more compellingly. Register today! https://phlnthrp.com/48GBHjI

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Can AI Really Support Missions? Some Nonprofits Are Betting It Can From suicide prevention to frontline casework, AI is becoming a powerful partner in expanding nonprofit capacity.

AI is transforming how nonprofits serve communities — from preventing suicide to reducing caseworker burnout. Organizations are moving from pilot projects to practical solutions. Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/4t4gKr6

Nonprofit Status of NCAA Athletic Departments Starts to Raise Questions College sports have become big business, but athletic departments are still operating as tax-exempt nonprofits, even as a growing chorus of voices is wondering whether this designation should be re-ev...

As college athletes earn millions through NIL deals and revenue sharing, Sen. Maria Cantwell is questioning whether athletic departments should keep their tax-exempt status — and what losing it could mean for donors. Read more: https://phlnthrp.com/4cmrIBl

Black-Led Nonprofits Didn't See Lasting Funding Boosts After 2020 The racial reckoning that followed George Floyd 's murder carried hopes of new support for the disproportionately underfunded nonprofits.

New research shows funding gains for Black-led nonprofits after 2020 were largely short-lived. Smaller organizations saw no significant change — and now face DEI funding cuts on top of longstanding gaps in funder relationships.

Read the full report: https://phlnthrp.com/4czNsuD