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…
Nonprofits and Federal Funding in Flux – Charity Lawyer Blog
This year has felt different. Headlines move fast, guidance shifts, and organizations that never thought much about federal dollars are…
7 Event Planning Lessons Nonprofit Leaders Have Learned
Planning events is one of the most exciting and challenging parts of nonprofit work. Whether it’s a fundraising gala, a…
Multiyear, Flexible Funding and Knowledge Creation: Argidius’ Recipe for Supporting Entrepreneurship
“I think one of the most important things that philanthropy can do is be as anonymous and as shrinking-violet as…
Beyond Productivity-Focused AI: How Funders Can Move From Reactive to Strategic on AI
Recently, I used AI to review a contract for a new client engagement. What started as a “quick” review turned…
Minimum Number of Directors in Nonprofit Boards
Nonprofits live and die by their boards. A strong, engaged board of directors is not just good practice—it’s a legal…
AI Deserves CEO-Level Attention, NowLowell Weiss President, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors, Inc.
To accompany CEP’s new report on AI, Cascade Philanthropy Advisors President Lowell Weiss interviewed 15 leaders from foundations, nonprofits, and…
Who Hires and Fires a Nonprofit CEO Explained
One of the most common questions new board members ask is: “Who exactly is in charge of the CEO?” The answer surprises…