4 Recurring Donation Trends to Inform Your Fundraising
Over the past decade, recurring donations have evolved from a “nice-to-have” nonprofit side hustle into, for many, the most significant…
In Conversation: The State of Nonprofits is … Precarious
This is the second in a series of occasional chats among some of CEP’s staff we’ll be posting on the…
How to Handle Donor Preferences Without Breaking the Law – Charity Lawyer Blog
In recent years, charitable organizations have faced growing pressure to incorporate values of equity and representation into their donor agreements,…
Change is a Process: What If Philanthropy Had the Courage to Take Its Cues From Nature?
Those of us who engage in radical resource redistribution know that the goal of institutional philanthropy should be its own…
As Needs Keep Mounting, How Philanthropists Can Prioritize Support to Global Civil Society
The rapid dismantling of U.S. foreign assistance has thrown the social and civic sectors into upheaval worldwide. Media reports understandably…
What is Corporate Philanthropy and Why Does It Matter?
Small businesses everywhere are asking the same questions: What is corporate philanthropy? Does it actually matter to customers, employees, and…
What Washington’s B&O Tax Means for Nonprofits
Washington’s Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax isn’t something most nonprofits think about—until they’re audited or receive a letter from the…
The Real Cost of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
With the introduction of the tax package dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Congress has made its intentions clear: extend…
4 Creative Ways to Include Sponsors in Fundraising Event Promotion
A well-promoted event doesn’t just attract attendees—it also keeps sponsors coming back. But how you engage your sponsors before the…
Reconsidering Our Relationship to Power: What If Philanthropy’s Greatest Resource Isn’t Financial but Relational Capital?
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives…