Is the Higher Education Pipeline Shrinking or Just Taking a Nap?
The phenomenon of our shrinking school-aged population is well documented. People have been choosing to have fewer children, and that [...]
3 Ways Grantmakers Can Jumpstart a Culture of Well-Being for Employees and Grantees
As a grantmaker, you’re on a mission to make a positive impact in your community through grantmaking. You love what [...]
Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking
Like many diversity efforts, including women’s voices in grantmaking decisions—particularly women from historically marginalized groups—doesn’t often happen organically. Typically, it [...]
The Unrecognized Risk of Status Quo Problem-Solving Skills for Grantmakers
In a sector that is so risk-averse—afraid of change, reluctant to explore new ideas, and adopt new practices—why do we [...]
Making Sense of the Buzz Around ChatGPT
The Analytics team at Blackbaud has been playing around with ChatGPT over the past few months and we thought it might [...]
Data Governance: The Key to Strategic Planning
Data is power and behind every data point is a human story. Your data tells you who is supporting your [...]
AI in Grantmaking: Taking Careful Steps Toward the Future
By now you’ve likely seen or heard about artificial intelligence (AI), and the predictions that it’s going to upend everything [...]
4 Ways Your Grantmaking Organization Can Stay Relevant to Your Community’s Changing Needs
Managing a mission while meeting the evolving needs of a community is a complex and dynamic process. As communities change [...]
Modern Nonprofit Tools for Long-Term Success
When you look to donate money to a charity, what are some considerations that influence your decision? Of course, it’s [...]
Responsive Philanthropy: How to Address Community Needs in Time of Crisis
Operations at Headwaters Foundation for Justice, a foundation that invests in grassroots organizations across Minnesota, were humming along well. The [...]
