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2025-2026 budget: Unpacking the benefits for the sector

Strategic Grants

As always, for our Grants Expertise Management System (GEMS) subscribers, your calendar will be updated by our Research Team with any new or updated funding opportunities relevant to your sector and you will receive an automatic email alert. This funding aims to deliver essential services and infrastructure.

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A holistic approach to funding at the intersection of gender and the environment 

Candid

Billions of dollars in philanthropic funding supports efforts to protect the environment each year, but only a small fraction is focused on addressing gender-based violence against women environmental defenders (WEDs). billion in environmental funding awarded in 2017, just 1.2% ($53.1 million) was focused on women and the environment.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1)

Center for Major Gifts

Complexity kills … every extra spreadsheet tab risks a cooled pledge. Fundraiser mantra … lead with mission, follow with tax – or watch the biggest checks vanish. Fundraiser mantra … lead with mission, follow with tax – or watch the biggest checks vanish. Boards should model costs for physicians, athletics coaches, and golden-parachute packages.

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Bezos Earth Fund Grants $60 Million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Plus, the Smithsonian Institution received $40 million for its sesquicentennial programs in 2026, and the Mellon Foundation committed $25 million to support artists along the U.S.-Mexico Mexico border.

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The State of DAFs in 2025: Updates on Donor-Advised Funds

Get Fully Funded

Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, have been in the news for a while now. The Latest Reports on DAF Giving In 2023, funding from DAF accounts made up almost 9.8% The total combined assets in DAFs and foundations is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2026 and account for half of all individual charitable donations by 2028. of all U.S.

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A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

Center for Major Gifts

Budget and spending adjustments at federal and state levels may impact nonprofit funding. The oldest Boomers will turn 80 in 2026. Shifts in donor behavior due to economic uncertainty could persist. The Baby Boomer Factor: A Looming Fundraising Crisis? The youngest Boomers are already 60. 36% of Boomers have already passed away.

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Nonprofit Grant Strategy: Recalibrate for Year-End Success

Grant Writing Made Easy

With competitive Q3 and Q4 deadlines on the horizon and public funding landscapes continuing to shift, organizations that pause, reset, and refocus are poised for success. This mid-year check-in is your opportunity to: Strengthen your nonprofit grant strategy by zeroing in on grants with the highest alignment and funding potential.