High-capacity donors are changing how they give, creating new opportunities for nonprofits that are prepared. Here are some of the latest trends in asset-based philanthropy and what they could mean for your fundraising strategy.
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Bridging Four Critical AI Gaps Can Unlock Stronger Results for Nonprofits, Data Shows
Why are some organizations seeing measurable gains from AI while others are falling behind? New findings uncover the critical differences and what they could mean for fundraising, efficiency, and donor trust.
Kindsight, Apra International Unveil Maturity Index to Support Donor Research
Kindsight and Apra International have released a benchmarking study and prospect development maturity index designed to help fundraising organizations evaluate and strengthen their prospect development efforts.
Giving USA 2026: Bequests Do the Heavy Lifting as Total Giving Tops $600B
U.S. giving hit $617.2 billion in 2025, per “Giving USA 2026.” All four sources of giving increased, but they did not all pull the same weight. Here’s a closer look at the data.
Be The People Unites Nonprofits, Leaders Around Community Impact
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.
Ultra-Wealthy Families Focus on Internal Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty, Data Shows
Economic uncertainty, shifting priorities, and changing generational perspectives are reshaping how ultra-high-net-worth families think about their wealth, new data reveals.
Donors Trust Online Giving Platforms, Assume Nonprofits Approved Their Pages, Data Shows
Donors assume charities consent to third‑party online giving platform pages — and base their trust partly on fees and how quickly donations arrive. Here’s what this donor perspective means for your nonprofit’s reputation when gifts flow through intermediaries you don’t control.
Morgan Stanley Survey Finds Shift Toward Portfolio Resilience
Morgan Stanley Institutional Consulting Solutions’ 2026 Endowments and Foundations Survey finds nonprofit investment leaders adapting to market uncertainty through mature alternative investment strategies, increased focus on governance and liquidity, and higher anticipated spending. The research highlights a shift from portfolio expansion to portfolio resilience as organizations balance long-term returns with operational and mission-driven needs.
Corporate Grant Sizes Surged as Employee Volunteering Rose, New Data Shows
Blackbaud released its 14th Annual YourCause Global CSR Industry Review, highlighting resilient employee giving and rising volunteering participation in 2025.
Playing the Long Game: How Nonprofits Can Find and Keep Gen Z, Millennial Donors
Unpack what drives Gen Z and millennial donors — and how to build the trust and relationships that keep them giving over time.
