UNFI Foundation Charity Classic Raises Record $1.1M For Food Access Grants
The UNFI Foundation’s annual Charity Classic golf event raised a record $1.1 million, surpassing previous years’ totals. The fundraiser allocated $50,000 grants to each of 22 grantees, including Farm Fresh Rhode Island and World Central Kitchen, to advance food‑access projects. UNFI highlighted that the grants support both rapid emergency relief and long‑term local food‑system resilience. The foundation expects to fund more than 75 organizations this year through its grant program and 50‑for‑50 campaign.
Built for a Time Such as This: How ABFE Used a Tumultuous Time in History to Uplift Its Community
In the wake of the 2020 pandemic and high‑profile racial killings, the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) released its report *Equity Under Review* to spotlight Black leaders in corporate philanthropy. A hostile shift after Donald Trump’s 2024 re‑election stripped...
Far-Right March ‘Unknowingly’ Raises More than £200,000 for Refugee Charity
Choose Love, a UK refugee charity, turned Tommy Robinson’s far‑right Unite the Kingdom march into a fundraising event, prompting supporters to pledge as little as 2p per metre walked. The 2.1 km rally generated over £204,000 (≈$255,000) from more than 7,000...
People and Planet on the Agenda of Largest Annual European Gathering of Philanthropy Professionals
Nearly 900 philanthropy professionals converged in Copenhagen for the Philea Forum 2026, themed “People and Planet.” The conference examined how foundations can drive equitable, resilient transitions amid climate‑driven instability and widening inequality. Attendees debated the tension between pursuing financial returns...
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Take Down 401(k) Charitable Giving Hurdle
The bipartisan Charity Parity Act would extend qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) to employer‑sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b). Currently, only IRAs can make QCDs, forcing retirees to roll assets into an IRA before donating, incurring fees and...
Philanthropy Asia Alliance’s Clean Energy Initiative Pledges $2.6m for Developing Southeast Asian Communities
The Just Energy Transition Community (JETC), a coalition led by the Singapore‑based Philanthropy Asia Alliance, has pledged US $2.6 million to fund clean‑energy projects for farming and fishing villages in the Philippines and Indonesia. The money will finance solar installations, renewable‑energy systems...
The Donor-Advised Fund That Front-Loads $80,000 of Charitable Deductions in One Year and Funds a Couple’s Giving for the Next...
A married couple earning about $300,000 annually can front‑load an $80,000 contribution to a donor‑advised fund (DAF) in 2026, capturing a decade’s worth of charitable deductions in a single tax year. The strategy pushes their itemized deductions above the 2026...
Philea Releases Most Comprehensive Report to Date on Environmental Philanthropy in Europe
Philea released the seventh edition of its European environmental philanthropy report, analyzing 9,488 grants from 169 major foundations in 2024. The grants totaled €2.2 bn (about $2.38 bn), marking a 38.8% increase from 2021 when focusing on awards of €25,000 or more....
Be Less WEIRD: What US Funders Can Learn From Global Majority Philanthropic Practice
The article argues that U.S. philanthropy is overly WEIRD—rooted in Western, educated, industrialized, rich, democratic models—and overlooks effective practices from Global Majority communities. It highlights how remittances, African stokvels, Latin American compadrazgo, Indian community foundations, and Black mutual‑aid societies mobilize...
Best Car Donation Programs for Veterans in 2026
Vehicle donations have emerged as a vital source of funding for U.S. veterans, converting unused cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and even boats into cash for housing, mental‑health and employment programs. Donors benefit from a simple, cost‑free process and a tax‑deductible...
How to Update Your Grant Application: Five Strategic Considerations
Grantmaking organizations should regularly review their application forms to keep them aligned with evolving missions, technology, and grantee needs. The article outlines five strategic considerations: matching questions to funding priorities, implementing a simple pre‑screening tool, simplifying the form with automation...
The Right Humans in the Loop: Why Fundraising AI Belongs Inside Your CRM
Fundraising teams face rising donor expectations and tighter budgets, driving interest in AI‑powered tools. Many vendors offer bolt‑on solutions that operate outside the CRM, creating data delays and governance gaps. Blackbaud’s Development Agent embeds AI directly within Raiser’s Edge NXT,...
Study: Stress, Drained Coffers Threaten NPO Programs
The Center of Effective Philanthropy’s State of Nonprofits 2026 report, based on a survey of 380 U.S. nonprofit leaders, reveals a sector under severe strain. Seventy‑three percent say demand for services has surged while 90 percent report personal burnout, and...
We Need to Have Much More Serious Conversations About AI and the Nonprofit/Philanthropic Sector
The author urges the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to move beyond superficial AI chatter and engage in deep, ethical discussions. Citing examples—from data‑center pollution in marginalized neighborhoods to trauma endured by low‑paid content moderators—the piece highlights AI’s hidden costs. It...
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Small Children’s Charity Announces £5m Fundraising Ambition
UK‑based small children’s charity has set a £5 million (≈$6.35 million) fundraising target for the coming year. The organization plans to move away from transactional, one‑off appeals and adopt a relationship‑led giving model. Its head of fundraising says the shift will focus...