After funding grassroots civic action in all 50 states, three foundation presidents have a finding worth noting: America's most effective civic leaders aren't in corner offices — they're next door. Read the op-ed by Tonya Allen, Deepak Bhargava and John Palfrey at: https://phlnthrp.com/4eNQDAh

Last chance for early bird pricing! Join our Aug 6 #philwebinar on building stronger fundraising boards — goal-setting, accountability and trustee tools. $69 until July 9 midnight ET. Grab your spot: https://phlnthrp.com/3QDNWba

Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam gave $130 million to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and several other big donors also favored higher ed with eight and nine figure gifts to Drexel, Amherst, and UVA. https://phlnthrp.com/4govca8 #BigGifts

$100M from BlackRock Foundation is going toward training the electricians, plumbers, and tradespeople the world actually needs. With retirements surging, foundations are all-in on "AI-proof" careers. The Chronicle's Alex Daniels reports: https://phlnthrp.com/4wksOpA

Your next nonprofit role is here. The Chronicle of Philanthropy's jobs board features open positions at all levels of nonprofit and mission-driven work. From program leads to executive directors — roles posted by employers who understand the sector. Find your job at: https://phlnthrp.com/4wfjuUL

Year-end giving is competitive. Krista Washington of the U.S. Soccer Foundation joins our July 16 webinar to share what works. Register today! https://phlnthrp.com/4wJEcfG

America may be less divided than we think. Research shows our disagreements are often amplified by media and politicians. The Chronicle's series The Commons explores what that means for nonprofits. philanthropy.com/commons #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #TheCommons #CivicEngagement #SocialCohesion

Opinion: From Ramadan meals to locker-room Bible study, here's what nonprofit and foundation leaders can learn from how the U.S. men’s national soccer team turns diversity into shared purpose. https://phlnthrp.com/4vQs9wb #TheCommons

Sneak peek at our July/August Solutions Issue! It is packed with sharp, field-tested strategies to help nonprofits thrive, from winning Gen Z donors to DAF giving, fractional execs, and more. Look for the issue in your inbox or mailbox on July 7. Become a member today: https://phlnthrp.com/3SXHAEd

Warren Buffett is delaying his multibillion-dollar midyear gift to the Gates Foundation while it reviews its ties to Jeffrey Epstein, per the Wall Street Journal. https://phlnthrp.com/4eP4apU

Two earthquakes have deepened Venezuela's existing humanitarian crisis. Experts say donating cash to established local organizations — not goods — is the most effective way to help. The @apnews.com has a list of vetted groups. https://phlnthrp.com/4eTY9IC

Five veteran California nonprofit leaders told the James Irvine Foundation what philanthropy gets wrong — from underfunding ongoing services to playing it safe when needs are greatest. Their blunt advice for funders: https://phlnthrp.com/4vGJfg2 @irvinefdn.bsky.social

Opinion: The most effective civic leaders in America aren't at elite institutions. They're teachers, pastors, veterans, and neighbors. For #TheCommons, three foundation presidents on what funding everyday acts of courage taught them about the country. https://phlnthrp.com/4gOFcJO

Record charitable giving. Shrinking donor base. Five years running. Contributor Michael Wasserman argues we're not misreading the numbers — we're measuring the wrong ones entirely. Read the full analysis: https://phlnthrp.com/4xJrpKD #GivingUSA

Fundraising in 2026 is mixed: foundations are narrowing focus, small-dollar donors are pulling back, and midterm elections loom. Here's how nonprofits are adjusting. https://phlnthrp.com/3SA2EAD

🎤 Announcing speakers for our Aug. 6 #philwebinar! R. Ramona Jackson and Adrienne Longenecker will share how to set fundraising goals, hold trustees accountable, and train board members to ask for gifts. Early bird $69 ends July 9. Register today: https://phlnthrp.com/3QYIkZa

Political divides aren't just splitting the country — they're splitting congregations. Faith leaders are fighting back through faith250, a fast-growing network of more than 230 congregations nationwide working to overcome polarization. Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/4vRoUEh #TheCommons

A matching fund where donors don't control who benefits — that's the model behind a small-town fundraiser that has raised $300M in 30 years. It's been replicated. Here's how. https://phlnthrp.com/3SlOnXY

The Impact Stories Hub features case studies from philanthropic funders across the country — in their own words — on partnering with nonprofits to drive change in education, culture, health and community well-being. Explore the hub: https://phlnthrp.com/3PQx14g

Shifting funding, changing donor priorities, policy headwinds — nonprofit leaders are adapting. Hear how on June 30 at the Chronicle's latest forum. 🗓 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 2 p.m. EDT Register today: https://phlnthrp.com/4tR68eS

Giving USA's annual report clocked a record $617B in U.S. charitable giving — but the donor base shrank for the 5th straight year. Are we misreading the data? Read the full analysis at: https://phlnthrp.com/4xJrpKD

Are wealthy donors giving big again? Yes, but it’s complicated. The political and economic turmoil that slowed big giving last year remains a factor in wealthy donors’ giving decisions today. https://phlnthrp.com/4eKVnp0

Giving USA reports a record $617.2 billion given in 2025, and the sources of giving are shifting. Here are the tools to act on the findings — cultivating major donors, building a planned-giving pipeline, and making the case to corporate partners: https://phlnthrp.com/4akfGYV #GivingUSA

Year-end giving is competitive — and the nonprofits that plan ahead win. Hear from Jennifer R. Harris of the National Park Foundation at our July 16 webinar on smarter digital fundraising. Early bird: $69 through June 18. Register today! https://phlnthrp.com/4vZfI0G

Opinion: A rural Appalachian clinic lost $500K in restricted grants the day West Virginia's abortion ban took effect. What saved it: flexible, trust-based giving from donors who let staff decide what came next. https://phlnthrp.com/4vuP53O #TheCommons

In 2018, Stephen Schwarzman gave MIT $350M to build ethical AI leadership — before most Americans knew what AI was. Here's why the gift still matters. https://phlnthrp.com/4v0ocUt

Points of Light unveiled a $100M plan to double U.S. volunteers to 150M by 2035, starting with investments in nonprofit infrastructure and shared standards for volunteers and organizations. Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/3SXoJJl

You can’t engage Gen Z the same way you engage Baby Boomers. If your nonprofit isn't tailoring its message based on generational shifts in trust and technology, you're leaving money on the table. Here’s the blueprint. https://phlnthrp.com/4eYgpSg

The "Great Wealth Transfer" Myth vs. Reality: Bequests jumped nearly 17% last year — marking double-digit growth in 3 of the last 4 years. Is the long-predicted Great Wealth Transfer finally here? Read our full #GivingUSA report at: https://phlnthrp.com/4xE955z

December accounts for 40% of online giving for many nonprofits. Is your strategy ready? Join us July 16 to hear from fundraising pros at the National Park Foundation and U.S. Soccer Foundation. Register now at: https://phlnthrp.com/42OZpXO

Grant reports capture outputs. Presence reveals what moves through families and communities — including the student who went home and taught her family to read nutrition labels. https://phlnthrp.com/4oIC6ZX

Donors are skipping Google and asking ChatGPT. Nonprofits that don't adapt risk losing visibility at the moment it matters most. We explore the new rules of AI search—and the opportunities they bring. https://phlnthrp.com/3QSjVV4

Nonprofit leaders set the tone for AI adoption — from setting guardrails to encouraging experimentation. Join the Chronicle on June 24 to hear from those who've done it well. Register today at: https://phlnthrp.com/4nCQeTS #PhilForum

Hiring nonprofit leadership? The Chronicle's Career Center reaches 122,000-plus monthly visitors — 21% in executive roles, with an average of 27 years of experience. 85% of jobs posted are management-level or above. Post your opening today. 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/4eUieQK

Black-led nonprofits have long been shut out of philanthropy. Lulete Mola of Minnesota Black Collective says the goal shouldn't just be a bigger fund. "When you build something on culture, it will last and reflect the full dignity of our people." Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/3QuDt1s

Your trustees care deeply. Now let's get them comfortable making the ask. Join us Aug. 6 for a practical, no-fluff guide to building a fundraising board. Early bird: $69 through July 9. Grab your spot: https://phlnthrp.com/3PgnqEb

Opinion: A 4th grader learned to read nutrition labels, then taught her family. That ripple effect never appeared in a single grant report. What funders miss when they only count data: https://phlnthrp.com/4eQXPeI

The Chronicle's senior writer and fellowship director Stephanie Beasley (L) is attending the Investigative Reporters and Editors conference in National Harbor, MD, where she reconnected with former fellow Tamia Fowlkes (R), an investigative reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. @ire.org

The Obama Presidential Center opens today! To mark the occasion, we're revisiting Nonprofits Now podcast guest Valerie Jarrett, president and CEO of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social, and her insights on how leaders build great teams. Full episode 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/3Q7Qqyo

FoodCorps lost its federal funding and faced a 45% budget cut. One funder responded with a $1M bet instead of pulling back. A year later, the nonprofit is reaching more kids than ever. The case for bold grant making in a crisis: https://phlnthrp.com/3Qxqex3

More than 230 congregations are now studying the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, and Frederick Douglass the way clergy study sacred texts. The goal isn't consensus — it's restarting civil conversation. https://phlnthrp.com/4vRoUEh #TheCommons

The Council on Foundations is launching "Generosity Builds" to counter growing scrutiny of the nonprofit sector — and close what its CEO calls a "perception gap" about who philanthropy actually serves. https://phlnthrp.com/4eHHqcx

Students and alumni want the names of donors tainted by an association with Jeffrey Epstein removed from college buildings. But most colleges are moving slowly – if at all. The Chronicle's Ben Gose reports: https://phlnthrp.com/4v00c4E

Shifting funding, changing donor priorities, policy headwinds — nonprofit leaders are adapting. Hear how on June 30 at the Chronicle's latest forum. 🗓 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 | 2 p.m. EDT Register today: https://phlnthrp.com/4tR68eS

A $100M fund for Black-led nonprofits in Baltimore has stalled amid funder retreat and political pressure. Now its leader is betting on small donors to fill the gap. https://phlnthrp.com/3QuDt1s

Passion doesn’t pay the rent. With 22% of nonprofit workers unable to cover basic costs, the sector is at a breaking point. We can't fix the wage gap overnight, but we must start the conversation today. https://phlnthrp.com/4vcJtLn

⏱️ Last chance for early bird pricing! ⏱️ 40% of nonprofit online giving happens in December. Get a head start: Join our July 16 webinar on year-end digital fundraising strategy. Early bird rate ($69) ends June 18. Register today at: https://phlnthrp.com/3PQRSF0

Nonprofit leaders set the tone for AI adoption — from setting guardrails to encouraging experimentation. Join the Chronicle on June 24 to hear from those who've done it well. Register today at: https://phlnthrp.com/4nCQeTS #PhilForum

Younger donors want to be treated like partners, not prospects. Gen Z and Millennial donors are driven by personal connection — not tax incentives. Lead with relationship, not the ask. Dive into the playbook at: https://phlnthrp.com/49ZcL7S

Nonprofits aren't waiting around. Facing funding uncertainty and policy shifts, they're rethinking how they operate — merging services, building partnerships, narrowing focus, and advocating harder. Read the full story at: https://phlnthrp.com/4edHkIe