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Does the Nonprofit Sector Actually Have a ‘Narrative Problem?’Phil Buchanan President, CEP

Nov 3, 2026

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In the last couple of years, I have heard a lot about the nonprofit sector’s “narrative problem.” Indeed, researchers and leaders have been convened by several of the largest foundations […] The post Does the Nonprofit Sector Actually Have a ‘Narrative Problem?’Phil Buchanan President, CEP appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full…
Protecting Impact in the AI EraStéphane Duguin CEO, Protect.ngo

Oct 29, 2026

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Every foundation wants its grants to create lasting impact. Whether supporting humanitarian relief, healthcare, climate action, education, democracy, or human rights, foundations invest in organizations they believe can create meaningful […] The post Protecting Impact in the AI EraStéphane Duguin CEO, Protect.ngo appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto full post >>
Strange Bedfellows Birth a Bold Innovation for Texas NonprofitsEllen Osborne Ray CEO, Still Water Foundation

Oct 27, 2026

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While reading the research results in the CEP’s latest outstanding report, I was struck by the number of findings that align with what we’ve heard from our grantee partners at […] The post Strange Bedfellows Birth a Bold Innovation for Texas NonprofitsEllen Osborne Ray CEO, Still Water Foundation appeared first on The Center for Effective…
Responding to Urgent Needs: Five Lessons from Grantmaking in Washington, D.CJed Oppenheim Program Director, Public Welfare Foundation

Oct 20, 2026

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For the last year and a half, our grantee partners have been hit hard. They’ve experienced rollbacks in public resources, changes in the environment, and attacks on their core missions. […] The post Responding to Urgent Needs: Five Lessons from Grantmaking in Washington, D.CJed Oppenheim Program Director, Public Welfare Foundation appeared first on The Center…
Ten Questions on ‘Evolving Foundation Responses to a Sector in Crisis,’ Answered CEP Staff

Oct 6, 2026

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When we presented CEP’s latest research — “Evolving Foundation Responses to a Sector in Crisis” — in a webinar last week, we heard so many great questions from our attendees. […] The post Ten Questions on ‘Evolving Foundation Responses to a Sector in Crisis,’ Answered CEP Staff appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy.…
Rest Is Infrastructure — It’s Time Foundations Treated It That WayAbby Siegel Hyman Program Partner for External Partnerships, The Healing TrustJosh Feldman CEO and Founder, R&R: The Rest of our LivesRachel Zieleniec Chief Program Officer, R&R: The Rest of our Lives

Sep 3, 2026

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“So much of my work life was driven by the feeling that my work is who I am, and all I have. Realizing that isn’t actually true was huge for […] The post Rest Is Infrastructure — It’s Time Foundations Treated It That WayAbby Siegel Hyman Program Partner for External Partnerships, The Healing TrustJosh Feldman…
You Can’t Build Ecosystems on BurnoutLaura Hennighausen Director of Strategic Philanthropy, Purpose Possible

Jul 9, 2026

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The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s annual State of Nonprofits report is out, and its findings were not a major surprise: nonprofit leaders are increasingly burned out at the exact moment […] The post You Can’t Build Ecosystems on BurnoutLaura Hennighausen Director of Strategic Philanthropy, Purpose Possible appeared first on The Center for Effective Philanthropy. Goto…
Nonprofits Have Options: A Framework for Mission Continuity in a CrisisBrenda Falk Research Manager, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for PhilanthropyTory Martin Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Jul 7, 2026

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The nonprofit sector has a complicated relationship with endings. Organizational survival is often treated as an unquestioned good: funders reward persistence, boards equate closure with failure, and leaders internalize institutional […] The post Nonprofits Have Options: A Framework for Mission Continuity in a CrisisBrenda Falk Research Manager, Dorothy A. Johnson Center for PhilanthropyTory Martin Director…
Better Together: Some Reasons for Optimism this Fourth of July, According to GranteesJoseph Lee Senior Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services

Jul 1, 2026

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It’s perhaps the understatement of the year — or, maybe more fittingly, the semiquincentennial — to say that it’s a challenging moment for the nonprofit sector. As CEP has shared […] The post Better Together: Some Reasons for Optimism this Fourth of July, According to GranteesJoseph Lee Senior Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services appeared first…
A ‘Perfect Storm’: One Nonprofit Leader on Fear, Funding, and Finding a Way ThroughCaroline Gasparini Coordinator, Research, CEPElizabeth Lindsey Executive Director, Genesys Works National Capital Region

Jun 2, 2026

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“We have had to be agile, flexible, and optimistic in ways that I haven’t experienced before.” Elizabeth Lindsey, who leads the Washington, DC area location of the youth-empowerment nonprofit Genesys Works, has spent most of […] The post A ‘Perfect Storm’: One Nonprofit Leader on Fear, Funding, and Finding a Way ThroughCaroline Gasparini Coordinator, Research, CEPElizabeth Lindsey Executive Director, Genesys…
In Light of New ‘State of Nonprofits’ Data, Philanthropy Must Harness the ‘Power of Possible’Alfonso Tomás Wenker Senior Vice President of Community Impact, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

May 14, 2026

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Amid burnout, fear of being targeted and funding cuts, our grantee partners are clear that things are not sustainable. Funders, our response cannot be silence, self-protection, or simply falling back […] The post In Light of New ‘State of Nonprofits’ Data, Philanthropy Must Harness the ‘Power of Possible’Alfonso Tomás Wenker Senior Vice President of Community…
Responding to the State of Nonprofits in 2026: What Funders Can DoJoanne Florino Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence, Philanthropy Roundtable

May 13, 2026

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Reading CEP’s latest report on the current state of nonprofits took me back to the Great Recession and the challenges brought on by COVID-19. The combination of CEO and staff […] The post Responding to the State of Nonprofits in 2026: What Funders Can DoJoanne Florino Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence, Philanthropy Roundtable…
Centering Community Voice in Decision Making

Oct 11, 2023

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Various Forms of Generosity Matter, But Let’s Not Lose Sight of Charitable Giving

Aug 3, 2023

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The Radical Change Needed in Philanthropy: Invest Directly in People

Jul 27, 2023

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Foundation Changes in Response to Pandemic Corroborated in CEP’s Grantee Perception Report

Jul 25, 2023

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A Note of Gratitude and a Word of Warning from Nonprofits

Jul 20, 2023

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What Could We Achieve with Philanthropy as a Partner?

Jul 18, 2023

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Funders Can Do More: 5 Next Best Practices

Jul 11, 2023

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A Window into the State of Nonprofits Right Now

Jun 22, 2023

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