Reimagining Reporting, Part 1: Insights From the Field
In philanthropic relationships, we talk a lot about power dynamics, and there’s perhaps no moment where that becomes more visible…
Risks Inherent in“Trust Based” Philanthropy – Charity Lawyer Blog
The past several years have witnessed an inspiring shift in philanthropy: fueled by leaders like MacKenzie Scott, more funders are…
Grounded in Data: Day One of CEP2025
Philanthropy leaders from across the U.S. and around world gathered in downtown L.A. on Monday amid fanfare as the city…
A Perilous Moment in the ‘Long Arc’: Day Three at CEP2025
The third and final day of CEP2025 began with a concise but comprehensive history lesson: Kelly Lytle Hernández, Thomas E.…
‘The Light Is Already On’: Day Two at CEP2025
As elections took place across the U.S., day two of CEP’s 2025 conference got underway and democracy in the U.S.…
Charitable Giving Benefits Under New Legislation
On July 4, 2025, Congress passed the awkwardly named “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.” For donors, the changes are straightforward:…
Building a Just AI Future: A Framework for Philanthropic Leadership
Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI) have demonstrated promise for addressing some of society’s most complex challenges, ranging from enabling early…
Rebuild, Restore, Remain: Philanthropy’s Role in Ensuring Equitable Recovery after L.A.’s Fires
Natural disasters such as the devastating fires that ignited in the Los Angeles area on January 7, 2025 do not…
Matching Gifts on Giving Tuesday: Top Strategies for Success
Giving Tuesday is a huge phenomenon in the nonprofit world, essentially kicking off the Giving Season each year. Hundreds of millions…
Building on the Bright Spots: Unlocking AI’s Potential in the Social Sector
The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s new report reveals both bright spots and a warning for philanthropy: while first movers in…