James Davenport


Grist Announces Launch of the Rural Newswire

Grist and the Center for Rural Strategies have partnered to provide syndicated stories and grants to independent journalists and newsrooms.

Joe Rogan and Dave Portnoy discuss charity

Nonprofits should put most of their funds toward programs, but we must avoid the delusion that “overhead” is a bad investment.


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When to send an unsolicited proposal

Building a relationship is certainly the preferred route for getting a grant. But short of that, an unsolicited proposal may be just the trick to get a grant.

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Land access philanthropy in America

Public access lands preserve open space and hunting lands from development and privatization. Here is how you can use your land to benefit public access.


On corporate fundraising

Corporate fundraising is unlike individual and foundation fundraising in one key way. It has nothing to do with the donor’s philanthropic mission.

How a Philadelphia nun transformed the tax code

Curiously, the “Philadelphia Nun Provision” sits at the genesis of today’s charitable tax deduction


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Troubling trends for higher education

A years-long decline in university enrollment has only accelerated during the past several years of lockdowns. What will this mean for higher education revenue and alumni giving?

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What matters to donors

Are you wondering what your donors are thinking? Here are five highlights from conversations with donors.


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Freedom Convoy moves to GiveSendGo

After getting kicked off of GoFundMe, the Canadian Truckers Convoy has moved to Christian crowdfunding site, GiveSendGo, to an extraordinary reception.

3 tips for your foundations fundraising

Foundations fundraising can be time-consuming and exhausting. But it’s worth the work, and it will pay off in the long run.