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…
What is the Best Matching Gift Database? Our Reviews of Double the Donation, HEPData, 360MatchPro, and MatchFinder [Updated May 2025]
Corporate philanthropy is an important part of any nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. From matching gift programs to volunteer grant policies and…
If You Know You Know: What If Philanthropy is Mistaking Wealth for Expertise?
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives…
In Conversation: About Those 100-and-Some Days
This is the first in a series of occasional chats among some of CEP’s staff we’ll be posting on the…
Leaning Into Abundance: What If Philanthropy’s Potential Wasn’t Limited by Manufactured Scarcity?
Individualism. Competition. Risk aversion. Short-termism. Scarcity. Presumed expertise. Many of the norms by which philanthropy operates perpetuate the very narratives…