THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE CROWDFUNDING

whitePaper | February 11, 2020

It’s the turn of a new decade, and several social, technological, economic and political forces promise to shape the future of the nonprofit sector. Some are already in play – or have been for some time – and are already challenging nonprofit organizations. They have the potential to fundamentally transform the sector. I’ve outlined eight predictions here; a convergence of these factors will alter the landscape, necessitating a major shift in the way nonprofit organizations operate.

whitePaper | January 31, 2023

If there was ever any doubt that technology would make its way into the charitable realm, the pandemic’s reliance on virtual tools made clear how all-encompassing such trends would become.

whitePaper | April 14, 2021

NonProfit PRO continues the tradition of sharing its 40 nonprofit trend predictions for the upcoming year, which every organization should keep top of mind. Last year, our predictions were technology-focused, and while innovation will continue to be at the forefront of nonprofits' strategic plans, so will engagement and connectivity.

whitePaper | February 2, 2023

A year ago, the phrase “the new normal,” was commonly used to describe expectations for 2022. This year, the word “normal” is largely absent. Nearly every risk report looking ahead to 2023 begins with a litany of disruptions and challenges organizations are facing: COVID-19 variants, inflation, higher interest rates, staffing shortages, cyberthreats, war in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions, increase in energy prices, political and social change, and more.

whitePaper | April 8, 2022

With more than 4.5 billion people, Asia is home to the majority of the world’s population1. Recent years have seen rapid socio-economic development, as well as increased focus on significant global and local challenges. The pandemic has exacerbated pre-existing inequalities, and issues such as climate change, gender inequality, inequity in access to healthcare, and poverty are now top-of-mind for countries across the region. It is against this backdrop that the landscape of philanthropy in Asia continues to evolve. Social investors are leading this charge, bringing fresh perspectives and priorities.

whitePaper | January 11, 2023

The philanthropic sector is an ecosystem: a web of interdependent actors, infinitely variable, striving constantly to build something greater than the sum of its parts. The same is true in philanthropy. Each nonprofit, foundation, donor, community, or network is affected differently by our national and global zeitgeist. But as each player adapts to changes in that context, the sum of those many reactions can become a force of its own.