Reflections on CEP’s 25th Birthday
It’s a milestone birthday for us here at CEP, but I’ll be honest: we don’t really feel like celebrating. More…
Indemnification in Nonprofits: Key Considerations –
Indemnification provisions are often treated as standard nonprofit boilerplate. They go into the bylaws, sometimes into the articles, and then…
Bridging Philanthropy’s Say-Do Gap | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Most Funders Say They Get It — Only Half of Grantees Agree A striking disconnect sits at the heart of…
Double the Donation vs. CSR Portals: What’s the Difference?
In the world of corporate philanthropy, navigating the technology landscape can feel like learning a new language. You hear terms…
Responding to Fragility and Fear: What’s Required of Funders Right Now
The U.S. political-socio-economic context and its broader impact on nonprofits and foundations continue to evolve. As such, relationships between nonprofits…
10 Top Nonprofit Fundraising Tools in 2026: A Complete Guide
The top nonprofit fundraising tools today prioritize integration, data cleanliness, and the ability to capture every dollar (including corporate matching).…
Nonprofit Fundraising Platform Due Diligence Essentials
As a lawyer who works with charities and nonprofit boards, I spend much of my time talking about risk. Most…
The View From the Other Side: How Nonprofits Interpret Funder Responses to Current Challenges
In relationships with significant power imbalances, research shows the weaker partner must be highly attuned to the behavior of the…
Nonprofits in Crisis: Recent Grantee Experiences Reveal the Necessity of Funders’ Attention and Action
“A Sector in Crisis,” CEP’s recent research report, spotlights the nationwide effects of the current moment on nonprofits across the…
The Voldemort Protocol Problem – Charity Lawyer Blog
Anonymity in philanthropy is not unusual. Many donors prefer privacy. Sometimes it is humility. Sometimes it is security. Sometimes it…