A Fond Farewell to a Catalyst of CEP’s Growth and Evolution
When Grace Chiang Nicolette joined the Center for Effective Philanthropy in 2011, our staff numbered 32. Our audience was overwhelmingly…
2025 NASCO Annual Report: Understanding Nonprofit Accountability – Charity Lawyer Blog
If you want to know what nonprofit regulators are worried about, it helps to look at what they are choosing…
Why Philanthropy Needs a New Language for Digital Risk
Ask most foundation leaders what “cybersecurity” means, and they’ll describe firewalls, phishing simulations, and password policies. They’re not wrong, but…
When Shift Happens, What Does It Mean for Philanthropy to Leave Well?
When a foundation shifts course or steps away, what happens to the work — and to the people who depend…
The Return of the IRS Group Exemption: What Nonprofits Need to Know – Charity Lawyer Blog
After a wait of nearly six years, the IRS is once again accepting group exemption applications. For nonprofit organizations that…
Funders Want Impact, Strong Coalitions Can Deliver It
As California lawmakers were assembling the most recent state budget, a coalition of nonprofits played a leading role in securing emergency aid for…
From Belief to Practice: Why Multiyear Flexible Funding Still Lags Behind Consensus
Most funders agree on what nonprofits need to thrive: flexibility, trust, and sustained support. These principles are widely endorsed, reflected…
Proposed Phoenix Homeless Feeding Ordinance
What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know Before the May 6 Vote On May 6, 2026, the Phoenix City Council is…
Rethinking Payout: The Hidden Costs of Undervaluing Social Return
What We Miss When We Measure Foundations typically make payout decisions using logic borrowed from finance. The underlying assumption is…
Governing Through Nonprofit Instability: A Purpose-Driven Framework
The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s recent research tells a clear story: Nonprofits are carrying more demand with fewer resources. Foundations…