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What grantees are saying: how well are European funders listening? New data to be released in a forthcoming Center for Effective Philanthropy report reveals wide variation in grantee perceptions of European funders. This event will explore the opportunity for funders across Europe to give grantees more of what they say they need and rise to […]
Nonprofits and philanthropy are operating in a new and complex environment shaped by a polarized and unpredictable political climate. As nonprofit leaders report difficulty pursuing their missions, fears both for the communities they serve and for their financial futures, and continued struggles with burnout and staffing, they are asking for more from their funders. How […]
Discover how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of nonprofits and foundations in this upcoming webinar hosted by Forum One, Exchange Design, the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), and expert panelists. Join leading voices from the field as we discuss the findings from CEP’s 2025 State of Nonprofits report, upcoming research on AI and […]
Join us for a conversation on the latest insights from the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s July 2025 report, Voices That Matter: How Nonprofits and Foundations Engage With the Communities They Support. The report explores how foundations and nonprofits collect and use community feedback, where gaps remain, and what funders can do differently. You’ll […]
Join Spur Community Foundation for an evening with Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count—named Best Philanthropy Book of the Year (2019) by Inside Philanthropy. A passionate advocate for effective giving and a strong nonprofit sector, Buchanan has worked […]
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Annual Member Gathering is an opportunity for members to connect, rejuvenate, and celebrate as a philanthropic community. In response to the enthusiastic request from our members, we are excited to offer additional in-person networking opportunities during this year’s all-member convening. Members of Maryland Philanthropy Network, along with guests, will come together for […]
During this session, hosted by the Philanthropy Working Group at the Natural Language Processing Community of Practice (NLP-CoP), we will look more closely at the role of philanthropy in supporting grantee capacity to make decisions about their own internal use of AI and their integration of AI into their programming. We will start by learning […]
Sweeping cuts to federal government funding that have left organizations reeling. Threats to nonprofits and foundations. Communities divided. The past year has been one of unprecedented challenge. How are nonprofits faring — and how are they adapting — in the wake of these significant changes? What are they […]
The AI revolution is upon us. It’s in the news and in the ether, with emerging news reports and stories on a daily basis. Nonprofits and foundation staff are using AI tools on the regular, but is our sector prepared? Are we ready to address the promise and the perils of this burgeoning technology? Last […]
This event is Virtual & In-Person At a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector, the Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) at the Urban Institute will host the first in a series of 30th-anniversary convenings, beginning with an exploration of the rapidly evolving relationship between government and nonprofits. Centered on three guiding questions—What forces […]
Join us on March 26 for an important conversation about the state of the nonprofit sector. On March 26 at 1:00 PM ET, Dr. Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D. from the Center for Effective Philanthropy will share key insights from CEP’s national research report, A Sector in Crisis. We’ll discuss what the latest data reveals about […]
Powering Nonprofits: Insights and Action Series The State of the Nonprofit Sector Monday, March 30 | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual Register here: tinyurl.com/z5dh3azy Nonprofits are facing a difficult moment. Demand for services is rising, funding is becoming more uncertain, and nonprofit leaders are navigating increasing pressure to support their communities with fewer resources. Recent research from […]
Hybrid Panel: STEM Education Landscape: Federal Shifts and Foundation Responses Moderator: Mark Green Speakers: Tyler Kloefkorn, Office of Government Relations, American Mathematical Society Ellie Buteau, Center for Effective Philanthropy (virtual)
How do we address the gap between nonprofits and foundations? Foundations and nonprofits are navigating an increasingly volatile environment and determining how best to connect with audiences and maintain commitments to serving the public good. Despite the many values we hold in common and the staggering need for our services, the gap between nonprofits and […]
Guest Speaker: Seara Grundhoefer As nonprofits face historic challenges under the current federal administration, data collected last fall from the Center for Effective Philanthropy reveals that nonprofit organizations are concerned about their ability to continue to operate and are asking for greater support from their funders. In CEP's new report, “A Sector in Crisis: How […]
The Nonprofit GPS initiative invites you to save the date for a special update for private philanthropy regarding the financial condition of the sector and its component fields of practice. This session, which has been carefully researched, is designed to inspire and inform funder practice during this particular era. Among other things we will discuss: […]
Insight, Impact, and What Comes Next: 2026 Annual Meeting Philanthropy is navigating a moment of change. Public sentiment, policy conversations, and evolving expectations are reshaping the role of charitable organizations—and the way impact happens. Join the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis to reflect on the past year of community investment and consider what this moment […]
Under extraordinary pressure, nonprofits across the U.S. continue to serve their communities in countless vital ways. But how are these organizations — and their leaders — faring?What is their outlook for the coming year, and what do they need donors to understand? In this session, the Center for Effective Philanthropy will present the 2026 findings […]
Philea Forum in Copenhagen The Center for Effective Philanthropy is organizing a specialised workshop focused on how learning from grantees drives effectiveness. CEP will share data on high-impact funder-grantee relationships, followed by insights from European foundations that have successfully acted on feedback from their Grantee Perception Reports Speakers From Partner Foundations: Casper Thulstrup, Head of […]
How are nonprofit leaders faring in the midst of an extraordinarily challenging context? What strategic choices are they making in the face of rising demand and an increasingly challenging funding landscape? What do they need their funders to know in 2026? CEP’s "State of Nonprofits 2026,” addresses these questions and more. Speakers: Elisha Smith Arrillaga, […]