GS Insights Archives
At GrantStation, we want to make sure our community is up to speed on what’s happening in the world of philanthropy. This blog features the thoughts and observations of our research staff, our CEO, and guest writers. It gives us the opportunity to share our insights as we research grantmakers and talk with grantseekers.
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Charitable gaming in North America generates $2 billion in revenue a year, according to 2019 data from the North American Gaming Almanac, and the market's yearly growth is 3.4%. Nonprofits are…
Wouldn't it be nice if nonprofits could just go to previous donors and say something like, "Hit me, baby, one more time" and have the donors pull out some more cash? That line from Britney Spears…
In recent years, there has been a disturbing surge in hostility towards gender expansive and transgender individuals. What started out in the U.S. as a heated debate over the use of public…
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Homelessness is a persistent problem in the U.S., one that has ripple effects into many areas targeted by nonprofits, from drug addiction to sex trafficking. The Organisation for Economic Co-…
You might not think that a chinchilla could have anything to teach you about grantseeking, or life. But Chewie Chinchilla is here to tell you that you are wrong.
Philanthropy as an institution has long taken the heat for perpetuating unequal power dynamics. Some might argue that the very nature of the giver-receiver relationship makes it impossible to…
At GrantStation we've discussed many of the changes taking place in or adjacent to the nonprofit realm—from contactless donations to cryptocurrencies to donor-advised funds. An innovation that has…
In many ways, the philanthropic sector seems to be a microcosm of the greater world. There are needs that need to be addressed, and funders and nonprofit organizations work to meet those needs.…
For fundraisers, the last year has been anything but ordinary. The constraints of a global pandemic on a profession that thrives on face-to-face communication have been manifold. Cancelled annual…
Today, nonprofit leaders and grantmakers know how important sustainable fundraising is. Improve your nonprofit’s sustainability with these recurring gift tips. The past few years have caused many…
If you live in the United States, depending on your location, if you happen to search your radio dial you'll encounter numerous broadcasts but also plenty of static. Those bands of white noise…