Philanthropy insights, trends, and guidance
The latest thinking from the Access Philanthropy team on fundraising strategy, philanthropic trends, nonprofit leadership, and what we're seeing in the field right now.
People & Fundraising Tools — September 2026
September 13, 2026 | Registration is open for our November 12 workshop, Fundraising for What's Next. This issue also introduces our new report on funders across the state line, rounds up fresh fundraising tools, and tracks the latest people on the move across philanthropy.
Grant & People News — September 2026
September 1, 2026 | This issue rounds up open grant opportunities for Minnesota and national nonprofits, the latest funding awards and reports from across the sector, and a full board of open jobs in philanthropy.
People & News — August 2026
A roundup of the news, ideas, and tools shaping philanthropy this month, from the latest annual DAF report and McKnight's $6 million rural investment to provocative perspectives on philanthropic power, what nonprofits get wrong about Gen Z donors, and a set of practical fundraising tools worth bookmarking.
Grant & People News — August 2026
A roundup of the latest funding news, policy shifts, and sector conversations shaping philanthropy this month, from the 40-year impact of Minnesota's Initiative Foundations to how proposed federal tax changes could reshape private foundation giving.