A new coalition of nonprofits, businesses, community organizations, and public figures is working to connect Americans with opportunities to address a wide range of local challenges, from youth development to civic engagement.
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5 Forces Shaping the 2026 Nonprofit Fundraising Outlook
As nonprofits head into 2026 on uneven ground, this outlook unpacks five forces that are reshaping fundraising, community work and how leaders plan for the year ahead.
Read MoreCharity Bridge Fund Launches to Support Nonprofits Experiencing Loss of Federal Funding
Charity Bridge Fund helps nonprofits affected by federal funding cuts connect directly with donors eager to sustain vital community programs.
Read MoreMidyear Data Shows Signs of Stability With Donor Loss Slowing
The latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project data signals cautious optimism: giving rose 2.9% in the first half of 2025 while donor losses leveled off. Still, small-donor participation remains a key challenge heading into year-end campaigns.
Read MoreGivebutter Acquires We Are For Good
Givebutter announced it has acquired We Are For Good to help nonprofits scale impact and strengthen connections.
Read MorePolitical Fundraising Is Ripe for Peer to Peer
I (Otis) grew up in a political family. When I was young, my father was a four-term county attorney, so a good portion of every election year was spent campaigning. As a result, politics-watching has been a sport for me my entire life…
Read MoreHow Influencers Can be Cultivated Into Advocates of Your Nonprofit Brand
Influencer relationships are still often an area of untapped opportunity for nonprofits and even for many commercial side brands. And it’s not because influencer marketing hasn’t been explored; in fact, in a lot of instances, the influencer space has become somewhat over-commoditized and so crowded with noise that it becomes challenging to differentiate the truly authentic partnerships…
Read MoreHere Is What You Can Learn From the Founder of the Malala Fund
I’m sure you have all heard of Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani female activist and Noble Prize laureate who was shot in the head by a member of the Taliban for advocating the education for women…
Read MoreWhen Stories Matter
Years ago, I was a boy scout in Charleston, W.Va., for a relatively short period of time. I enjoyed the experience but was faced with the dilemma of either continuing in scouting or playing little league baseball. I must say that baseball won the day but the positive memory of my scouting experience has stayed with me through the years…
Read MoreMichigan Kid Charges 25 Cents Per Lesson at Charity History Stand
They say when life gives you history, you make history-ade. Or something. That’s what Gabe Fulmerhouser did, anyway. In need of a summer hobby, the enterprising 8-year-old from Jackson, Mich., decided he’d dispense history lessons at a roadside stand for 25 cents a pop, with all proceeds going to charity, naturally. He’s raised $140.25 so far, and rather than buying a World of Warcraft subscription and some Mountain Dew, like most kids would, he plans to donate it…
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