The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 15, 2023

and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs. and other new technology while keeping the focus on humans needs. This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. By Lucy Bernholz Chronicle illustration This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I.

Philanthropy 349

Philanthropy Technology Nonprofits 349

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 24, 2025

Nashlie Sephus brought her passion for technology and experience as a tech evangelist at Amazon Web Services back to her hometown of Jackson, Miss., to bridge the technology gap and plant the seeds for a thriving community. Nashlie Sephus brought her tech expertise at Amazon Web Services back to her hometown of Jackson, Miss.,

Technology 220

Technology Nonprofits 220

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Christopher Capozziello, The New York Times, Redux Yale University will use a $40 million gift to expand a life-sciences center that focuses on early-stage research and the development of new biomedical products and health technologies through the support of start-up businesses and industry partnerships.

Health 320

Health Technology Medical Universities 320

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

Philanthropy 255

Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 255

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 17, 2023

By Sara Herschander DENVER Getty Images At the first in-person gathering since 2019, nonprofits showed great interest in emerging technologies but said their top priority was more basic: getting their systems to talk to each other.

Technology 278

Technology Nonprofits 278

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2024

Risks of Tech Implementation How many risks can you think of when purchasing new nonprofit technology? It may also be devastating to a nonprofit leader if a large investment in a new technology fell short of expectations. Who should help evaluate the technology? Is a new role required to support the use of this technology?

Technology 198

Technology Nonprofits Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 198

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year's list reflects a world struggling to address the climate crisis, conflict, and the innovations and dangers posed by technology. By Lucy Bernholz.

Philanthropy 290

Philanthropy Technology 290

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Grantmakers have started embracing trust-based philanthropy. Here's how this ethos can break down barriers to grant applications.

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Philanthropy Technology 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 25, 2024

A Gates Foundation official calls for investments in the tools and technology that enable giving, for 'flexible capital to experiment and invest in relational fundraising,' and more By Andrew Dunckelman Getty Images In the wake of recent news that individual giving to charities slipped again last year, commentators have examined root causes and put (..)

Philanthropy 331

Philanthropy Technology Foundations Fundraising 331

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Kingston Technology founder and his wife gave the medical center $50 million in 2022 for the same expansion project.

Medical 278

Medical Foundations Technology 278

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The organization used the technology to quickly create a campaign written from the perspective of Max and Whiskers, a dog and cat aided by the humane society. It used the technology to quickly create a campaign written from the perspective of Max and Whiskers, a dog and cat aided by the organization.

Technology 264

Technology 264

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Knight Foundation committed $23 million to strengthen technology in the arts in Detroit. Prest Also, the Pittsburgh Foundation will make $50 million in unrestricted grants for racial equity and justice in the region, and the John S. and James L.

Philanthropy 264

Philanthropy Foundations Technology 264

NonProfit PRO

MAY 30, 2023

Classy released its sixth annual The State of Modern Philanthropy 2023 report which examines data from 34 million donors. The interactive digital report highlights how nonprofits can leverage the latest technologies to create authentic digital experiences for donors.

Philanthropy 189

Philanthropy Technology Nonprofits Management 189

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

When human authenticity is/is not needed in fundraising jobs There is room for AI in your work; you cant stop a technological revolution. Layering in one or more technological tools isnt a bad idea, but theres a time and place. The time-tested principle of philanthropy — people give to people should not be ignored.

Philanthropy 72

Philanthropy Values Technology Retention 72

Candid

JANUARY 30, 2025

Since 1995, Candids Philanthropy News Digest has kept readers informed about the priorities of grantmakers, the activities of nonprofits, and evolving trends across the sector. Today, Candid and PND are working to leverage AI technologies to deliver news with even greater speed, depth, and precision.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Technology Food Values 52

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? Philanthropy is uniquely positioned to lead thoughtfully, ensuring an AI-powered future that uplifts everyone. But AI adoption comes with challenges.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 12, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress More are using donor-advised funds and other progressive methods to share during the holy month.

Technology 278

Technology 278

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Now he’s devoting his philanthropy to building mobile-voting technology. As the election looms, Bradley Tusk — a political strategist and venture capitalist — believes mobile voting is our best shot at reducing American polarization.

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Technology 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Austin McChord started Datto, a data backup and security company, when he was a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Its success has fueled his philanthropy. By Nicole Wallace.

Philanthropy 264

Philanthropy Technology 264

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 3, 2023

By Emily Haynes The chatbot can automate mundane, time-consuming tasks like writing social-media posts, drafting thank-you notes to donors, and completing grant applications.

Technology 299

Technology Fundraising Fundraising 299

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, some criticisms have arisen regarding the approach philanthropies take in problem-solving. Wealthy philanthropic organizations often view issues through the lens of scientific, technological, and financial superiority. Can this vision be applied to philanthropy? Medicine 3.0:

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 139

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2024

Prest Courtesy of the Maine Community College System An automotive technology program instructor at Washington County Community College works with a student on an electric vehicle as part of the school’s work-force development programs, which the Harold Alfond Foundation supports.

Foundations 238

Foundations Homelessness Philanthropy Technology 238

Candid

JULY 20, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Civil Society Disaster Relief Retail 131

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2023

Hip hop’s practice of sankofa is transforming philanthropy, paving the way for future innovation in the sector through funding opportunities that bring underserved communities into the fold. To those who aren’t down with the culture, hip-hop philanthropy might seem like a new development, but it isn’t.

Philanthropy 128

Philanthropy Culture Foundations Collaborations 128

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

It is up to all of us involved in philanthropy to tell their story and explain the indispensable role of unrestricted giving in advancing the missions, objectives, and dreams of our causes. Fortunately, at the highest levels we are seeing recognition of the power of trust-based philanthropy. Why are unrestricted gifts beneficial?

Philanthropy 115

Philanthropy Foundations Leadership Management 115

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Indeed, VolunteerMatch has been the underlying technology of volunteer postings across the country, notes Jan Masaoka, co-chair of the Philanthropy Project. Meanwhile, VolunteerMatch , founded in 1998, calls itself the largest network dedicated to connecting nonprofits with individual and corporate volunteers.

Civil Society 115

Civil Society Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 115

NonProfit PRO

MAY 25, 2022

Fluxx joins SmartSimple in uniting philanthropy technology leaders in standardizing and quantifying social outcomes. The Impact Genome Project announced Fluxx will integrate with the Impact Genome's universal nonprofit impact registry.

Universities 234

Universities Philanthropy Foundations Technology 234

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Based on a survey of 250 nonprofits, including foundations, international NGOs, public charities, higher education institutions, and health and human services organizations, the report states that 44 percent of nonprofits surveyed said they use the technology for forecasting, budgeting, and payment automation.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics 122

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Embrace Reparative Philanthropy as an Act of Healing and Repair Capitalism creates clear class and social distinctions in a society where success is measured by the accumulation of material wealth. Philanthropy, of course, is rooted in capitalism. After all, business earnings are the source of nearly all foundation wealth.

Philanthropy 138

Philanthropy Values Participation and motivation Culture 138

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 22, 2024

GrantAssistant was launched intending to leverage technology to create better grant proposals in one-third of the time by melding specialty skills via AI. Grant Assistant is a vertical application built on top of industry leading AI technologies but really we are workflow focused,” said Mustafa Hasnain, founder and CEO of GrantAssistant.

Technology 95

Technology Governance Universities Philanthropy 95

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2025

Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners. Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners, guided by the idea that a nonprofit health venture could and should run as efficiently as a commercial one.

Health 130

Health Technology Associations Nonprofits 130

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Technology 305

Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. According to the 2020 Smithsonian Magazine article, The Storied History of Giving in America , the practice of philanthropy can reflect and reinforce inequity.

Philanthropy 128

Philanthropy Non-Profits Participation and motivation Children 128

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 28, 2024

But before embarking on a career in philanthropy, she worked in Silicon Valley, where she was particularly interested in the power of technology to support the Black community. As a Black woman in philanthropy, Evans-Page understands that her role and desire to use it to combat social injustice in society is critical.

Philanthropy 128

Philanthropy Leadership Foundations Universities 128

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 16, 2023

People with disabilities are leading policy change, technology development, and workplace evolution. As funders at the Ford Foundation and Borealis Philanthropy, we seek to leverage our positions to advocate for greater support and funding for disabled leaders. But space needs to be made. Hands need to reach out.

Technology 122

Technology Public and Social Policy Governance Leadership 122

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Fineberg of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation penned an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle, lamenting philanthropy’s inability to join forces to amplify and expedite impact. The work began by building the digital infrastructure. We attribute this failure, largely, to sociological hurdles.

Philanthropy 116

Philanthropy Collaborations Sociology Foundations 116

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I love technology as much as the next person, and have benefited enormously from its application throughout my personal, professional, and civic lives. For illustrative purposes, in composing documents it takes one word, and through the power of logarithms, finds the word that most naturally follows, and so on and so on.

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Fundraising Fundraising Values Philanthropy 108