The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While the digital divide poses a significant challenge, the ethical implications of AI present another critical concern for the nonprofit sector. They require us to open up new kinds of funds to meet the needs we know and direct philanthropy to the needs that will emerge. This gap will not be evenly distributed.

Civil Society

Candid

JUNE 26, 2025

Yet, in philanthropy—and specifically in grantmaking—such transformation has been slow to arrive. The question is: Why hasn’t the “AI moment” arrived to transform grantmaking, and what will it take to unlock AI’s deep potential in philanthropy? So, how should we envision AI’s role in philanthropy, specifically grantmaking?

Nonprofit Administration and Development

Clairification

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The work of philanthropy facilitation is very personal. But, if you rely on philanthropy to survive and thrive, donors are just as important a constituency as your mission-centered beneficiaries. And, fundamentally, its based on trust. Which is why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission.

Ethics

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

At this auction, all items are ethically sourced, and many prizes are experiences, such as a gift certificate to an upscale restaurant or free lessons at your community center rather than consumables. Lets walk through an example of sustainability at a specific event. A few ways businesses might help your nonprofit include: Discounts.

Environmental

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

In response, we at Woods Fund Chicago made two radical changes to how we resourced our partners: We shifted to a model of trust-based philanthropy, and we significantly increased our payout. Embracing Trust The second major action we took was to deepen our commitment to trust-based philanthropy. How have we afforded to do this?

Nonprofit governance and management

Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

As this trend accelerates, the sector will see an influx of consultantstech-savvy “fairy godparents”helping nonprofits deploy AI ethically and effectively. The nonprofit sectors embrace of these flexible models mirrors broader trends in business and philanthropy.

Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

Philanthropy Contains Multitudes In 1987, the Aaron Diamond Foundation found itself facing down the AIDS crisis. Perhaps an earlier investment in cross-ethic connection might have prevented that massacre. In this roiling context, philanthropy must reconsider how it relates to time itself. Consider an ethnic conflict.

Race and Ethnicity

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JANUARY 22, 2025

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Ethics

iMarketSmart

APRIL 25, 2025

Langley Innovations provides a range of services to its clients to help them understand the cultural underpinnings of philanthropy and the psychology of donors and, with that knowledge, to develop the most effective strategies and tactics to build broader and more lasting communities of support. Reluctance can be a fundraising virtue.

Values

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 25, 2025

But even if the nonprofit itself were able to stay afloat financially, its services to vulnerable children would be immediately curtailed, presenting not only a logistical conundrum but an ethical one.

Children

iMarketSmart

MAY 7, 2025

Values and mindset The values, work ethic, and decision-making skills that helped these people earn their money will continue to guide them as they think about philanthropy. But they feel like everyone assumes theyve been rich their whole lives. See how that could lead to a relational disconnect?

Activism

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) conference is scheduled for the area later this year. Its ethical and imperative for travelers to visit Los Angeles now, Dominica Deluca, owner of skate shop Brooklyn Projects in Hollywood, told Cond Nast Traveler. Wait until community members welcome the public back. It helps the city.

Insurance

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Educational and cultural institutions are often perceived as spaces for learning and ethics. Many of the board members of weapons companies also have significant ties to the fossil fuel industry, neoliberal think tanks, and philanthropy. These institutions typically espouse values of education, peace, and cultural enrichment.

Education

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

By Benjamin Soskis If there is one thing that distinguishes the role philanthropy must play in the current crisis brought on by the Trump administration’s dismantling of the liberal state, it is the extent to which philanthropy as an institution is itself implicated in those attacks. Few nonprofits have anything like those resources.

Civil Society

iMarketSmart

JULY 2, 2025

You’re an advisor, a guide, an expert who leads wealthy people to the places they want to go in terms of philanthropy. You’re guided by a Code of Ethics. There are several aspects to knowing yourself: Know what you do You are a professional. You have a communication process that is flexible according to their timeline and availability.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 9, 2023

By Kathleen Enright With the release this week of guidelines for building trust in the philanthropic world, the head of the Council on Foundations is calling on grant makers to hold each other accountable for maintaining high ethical standards.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach. By Kenna Barrett Getty Images When used correctly, ChatGPT can be a useful tool. But nonprofits must take a balanced, human-centered approach.

Ethics

Caring Truth-Teller

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Is our storytelling ethical? And what does it mean to tell stories that are ethical? Storytelling /ˈstôrēˌteliNG/ the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories Ethical /ˈeTHəkəl/ relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong As a self-titled master storyteller, I’ve lightly touched on this topic for years.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 8, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.

Ethics

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 13, 2024

Over that time, I have witnessed an increased emphasis on naming opportunities for buildings and a decreased emphasis on ethical practice in capital fundraising where naming gifts often serve as marketing or reputation enhancing vehicles for donors that overshadow sincere charitable intent.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John Minchillo, AP Volunteers with Razom for Ukraine, a New York-based nonprofit, pack firefighting and medical donations for shipment to Ukraine.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 30, 2023

By Alex Daniels Desilu Photography Grant makers are hiring historians and taking other steps to learn whether their founders harmed people or the environment to get rich and then deciding how best to make up for what has caused the problems of today.

Ethics

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 30, 2025

Credit: Growtika on Unsplash Philanthropy has long played an important role in providing initial funding for critical research, advocacy, and infrastructure to serve the greater public good. Philanthropy cannot afford to be a passive observer but rather has a critical role in shaping the future of AI.

Ethics

The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

And so this morning memories of Grandma Craver came flooding back when I received notice of a new white paper on fundraising ethics just released by Rogare , the fundraising think tank of the University of Plymouth Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy. As I clicked.

Ethics

Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Fundraisers must be courageous and adhere to the highest code of ethics.

Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 10, 2023

There are plenty of ways to ethically reward hard-working fundraisers — the Association of Fundraising Professionals, for example, endorses bonuses delivered as flat… By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Researchers and students will delve into the challenges, opportunities, and ethical implications the technology presents. By Maria Di Mento University of Virginia Darden School of Business Kathleen and David LaCross Plus, University of Kansas athletics received $25 million, and Cornell landed $10 million for research on precision nutrition.

Ethics

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 14, 2022

While this popular fee structure may be acceptable in the for-profit sector, it raises some ethical issues in the nonprofit industry, specifically for grant professionals. An ethical, quality grant writer will deliver a compelling proposal in exchange for a fair fee (project- or hourly-based), and will likely ask for a down payment up front.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 29, 2024

Plus, private equity titan Michael Kim gives Haverford College $25 million for an ethics institute, and Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8 million to address the youth mental health crisis. The gift launches the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science.

Ethics

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 5, 2024

Could you outline what some of those strategies and forms of power are, and talk about how philanthropy can support movement strategies and help build movement power? From my perspective, philanthropy has a pivotal role in supporting efforts to build the power of people who have been denied it. We can support efforts to engage.

Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities.

Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2023

Making sure the most valuable events get the attention they need, revitalizing or eliminating those not so successful, and considering ethics in storytelling were a few of the topics discussed at a recent Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 29, 2024

Plus, William & Mary lands $100 million for climate-related marine research, and the Brennan Center for Justice receives $30 million to back term limits, ethics rules, and other changes to the U.S. The STARS College Network, a nonprofit started by Byron and Tina Trott, supports students from small towns and rural areas. Supreme Court.

Ethics

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 21, 2016

If you’re new to media relations — or you’re an experienced hand that needs a refresher — I recommend taking some time to review the Society of Professional Journalists ‘ Code of Ethics , which should provide you with the background you need to understand the rules of the road. be fair to your sources.

Ethics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Plus, the University of Northern Iowa got $25 million for business-ethics education programs, a couple who emigrated from Ukraine are giving $17 million to advance treatment for a rare type of blood cancer, and three other nonprofits received major gifts.

Construction

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a great series of articles by Paul VanDeCarr on storytelling the past few months called “Storytelling Summer: Advice about Motivating Your Audience.” Read the answer in Navigating Privacy and Other Issues for Ethical Storytelling.

Participation and motivation