Articles

Nov 22, 2023

A survey of 1600 nonprofit leaders in Salesforce’s latest Nonprofit Trends Report shows most think digital transformation is critical but are hindered by budget/resource constraints and competing priorities. A majority are focused on fundraising but almost a third find organizational visibility to be a challenge. We aim to help solve this problem by offering a platform that integrates visibility (effective websites) with transparency (easy-to-use, online compliance module) to make awareness and fundraising easier.

Nov 11, 2023

Catalyzed by the pandemic, new models of leadership are (like new ways of philanthropic giving) bringing innovation to the third sector. In the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy’s 2023 report on philanthropic trends, Mandy Sharp Eizinger and Tory Martin draw on the experience of foundation representatives to describe leadership that makes CSOs more mission-driven and durable.

Sep 10, 2023

It’s frustrating when you’re a CSO trying to raise funds and the foundations you wish to apply to only accept proposals by invitation. But you can still engage. The Philanthropy Roundtable explains how.

Sep 09, 2023

Combining philanthropic forces lets both grantors and grantees be more efficient and impactful and, according to members of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, several trends are helping CSOs save (and gain) resources in other ways. Here’s our top five takeaways from their list.

Jul 06, 2023

IDIS’ Perspectives for Brazilian Philanthropy 2023 report highlights eight trends—including the growing level of trust in CSOs—that can make Brazilian philanthropy and social investment more strategic and transformative.

Jun 27, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a huge group of technological developments. What are the benefits and risks for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)? Independent Sector’s Manuel Gomez touches on both—and AI’s evolving regulation.