The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Opinion: A bipartisan plan to raise the foundation payout rate, and why a modest 1 or 2 percent increase could significantly benefit the nonprofit sector, writes columnist Craig Kennedy. https://lnkd.in/eEShwnjM Kennedy is a senior fellow at the Giving Review and the former president of the Joyce Foundation and the German Marshall Fund.

For donors facing fear and a paralyzing sense of overwhelm when considering the breadth of threats to democracy right now, the Democracy Fund's Joe Goldman shares specific examples of organizations doing critical work and an array of ways that donors can get involved. In his appearance on the Giving Done Right podcast his message is clear: "Courage breeds more courage. Solidarity breeds more solidarity." https://lnkd.in/eYXGsdz6 Center for Effective Philanthropy

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, could this be a moment to reimagine the nation’s founding promise of equality? Join us for a powerful conversation with Ashleigh Gardere, president of PolicyLink, and Nandita Raghuram of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, as they explore bold ideas for structural and constitutional change — rooted in equity and justice. 📅 Wednesday, October 22 | 🕛 12 p.m. ET 📍 Free LinkedIn Live event 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMnkDUT2

Discover how a Maine family foundation transformed its final $8 million into brighter futures for rural youth—by taking an unexpected path to lasting impact. https://lnkd.in/eWjpFbpW

We're looking forward to welcoming panelist Jade Bristol, J.D. of Earthjustice to our webinar on legacy giving. Join us on October 16 for a behind-the-scenes look at how she has built a thriving planned giving program. Take away practical ideas to: 🟣 Attract and welcome members 🟣 Steward donors for the long haul 🟣 Market your society without overspending 📆 October 16, 2025 🕑 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. ET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFuFcCGs This #philwebinar is worth 1.25 CFRE credits. #Fundraising #PlannedGiving #DonorEngagement #LegacySociety #NonprofitLife #NonprofitLeadership #FundraisingStrategy

President Trump's order calling for a broad offensive against domestic terrorism groups — and the organizations the White House alleges support them — are bound to face a thicket of legal and regulatory challenges, say nonprofit lawyers. "It's instantaneous," said Jeff Tenenbaum, a lawyer who represents nonprofits, of what happens if a charity is designated a terrorist group. "There's no right to go to court and challenge it; it doesn't require an audit. We have seen the administration take some pretty aggressive interpretations of existing law, and I would not be shocked to see that done here." The Chronicle's Alex Daniels reports: https://lnkd.in/dcUdw9Ws

Opinion: U.S. organizations shouldn’t have to navigate recent security threats alone, writes Lynne Cripe, PhD. https://lnkd.in/edpqKnDt Cripe is CEO of The KonTerra Group.

📅 October 9 | Complimentary Online Forum. New tax legislation signed into law in July will reshape charitable giving deductions starting next year — but the impact may be felt sooner. Join us for an expert-led discussion on how these changes could influence donor behavior this year, and how nonprofits can adapt their year-end messaging to stay ahead. ✅ Free registration 🎥 Recording + transcript available to all registrants Don’t miss this timely session — register today at: https://lnkd.in/eWwybxQ6 This online event is made possible with support from Bonterra. #philforum #taxpolicy #nonprofits #fundraising #philanthropy

Nonprofits are rushing to embrace AI, but funders aren’t keeping up. A new report from Fast Forward offers a window into the rise of AI-powered nonprofits and their challenges. "There's a huge opportunity for philanthropists to set the stage for AI that we deserve,” says Shannon Farley, co-founder of the nonprofit tech accelerator. https://lnkd.in/eBwBawsY