As news around international aid, corporate social responsibility, and global causes is constantly shifting, it can feel impossible to stay current on the latest philanthropy trends. Luckily, the sources below make it simple to stay on top of the philanthropic field – and the good news is, they’ll be delivered right to your inbox. Whether you manage a workplace giving program, lead a nonprofit or foundation, or simply care about making a difference, taking time to explore social impact innovations can inspire new ideas for your organization.

Below are my eight favorite philanthropic news sources:

1. Global Impact’s Greater Giving Weekly newsletter
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  • Full disclaimer: I manage our weekly newsletter, so of course I gave it the number one spot! But in all seriousness, this is the number one piece you need to subscribe to as our newsletter is a free and convenient roundup of the best articles in the space.
  • About: “Greater Giving Weekly includes the latest philanthropy and Global Impact news. Stay up-to-date on employee engagement, disaster response, corporate social responsibility, giving global, funding trends, and more.”
  • Cadence: It is sent every Thursday.
  • Cost: None!
  • A recent standout article: From survival to sustainability: Long-term revenue strategies for nonprofits

2. RW Institute’s Webinar Roundup weekly
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  • Best for webinars on CSR and employee engagement.
  • About: “The RW Institute (RWI) is solving the unsolvable problems facing corporate citizenship — the most intractable, systemic problems. We are creating a powerful movement of stakeholders working together around the world, asking and answering questions bigger than any one company, organization, or issue.”
  • Cadence: Their newsletter is sent weekly.
  • Cost: None.
  • A recent standout offering: From chaos to clarity: The case study strategy that actually work

3. The Chronicle of Philanthropy
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  • Best for in-depth analysis of industry news.
  • About: “For nearly 35 years, the Chronicle of Philanthropy has been the premier source of news, information, analysis, and opinion in the rapidly growing nonprofit world. Nearly 350,000 nonprofit professionals, foundation executives, board members, fundraisers, donors, and others working to advance the common good rely on it to stay informed, learn, and broaden their perspective. Now an independent nonprofit, the Chronicle is innovating and growing as it shines a spotlight on one of the most under-covered but crucial areas of American life.”
  • Cadence: They publish multiple articles per week and have a variety of newsletters.
  • Cost: You can access some articles for free, and once you’ve hit the limit you can subscribe for around $110 per year.
  • A recent standout article: How America’s favorite charities are figuring out tech

4. Inside Philanthropy
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  • Best for the latest news and trends in philanthropy.
  • About: “Founded in 2013, Inside Philanthropy was created with a simple goal: to pull back the curtain on one of the most powerful and dynamic forces shaping society. Our team of editors, reporters and researchers dig into how foundations and major donors are giving away their money, and why.”
  • Cadence: They send a daily newsletter and other topical newsletters on key topics. Learn more here.
  • Cost: You can access some articles for free, and memberships start at $47/month.
  • A recent standout blog post: A dialogue on identity, strategy, and philanthropy

5. Forbes Nonprofit Council
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  • Best for peer perspectives.
  • About: “Successful nonprofit executives from Forbes Nonprofit Council offer firsthand insights on nonprofit leadership & trends.”
  • Cadence: At least weekly.
  • Cost: You can access some articles for free but have to become a Forbes Member for unlimited access. An annual subscription is around $75.
  • A recent standout article: 2026-27 Charitable giving rules: What nonprofit leaders need to do now

6. Devex
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  • Best for insights on international development news.
  • About: “We report from the front lines of the fight to achieve the SDGs – driving the most important debates, providing the most critical analysis, and backing it all up with the events, career information, and funding opportunities professionals require.”
  • Cadence: They publish multiple articles per week and offer a variety of newsletters.
  • Cost: There are free articles and a premium news subscription for about $100 per year.
  • A recent standout article: How the development sector is finding its own way with AI

7. Philanthropy News Digest
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  • Best for the latest news on grants.
  • About: “Philanthropy News Digest (PND) a daily news service of Candid, is a compendium, in digest form, of philanthropy-related articles and features culled from print and electronic media outlets nationwide. Published daily, PND news items summarize the contents of original articles, press releases, and grantmaker communications.”
  • Cadence: Articles are published daily and they offer a variety of newsletters.
  • Cost: None.
  • A recent standout article: Foundations launch $500 million initiative for human-centered AI tech

8. BONUS: Fast Company contributions from our very own Nathaniel Heller
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I hope that you find the above resources helpful, whether you’re getting ready for end-of-year planning or simply staying on top of current events in philanthropy. Craving more ideas? From nonprofits to corporations, see how we can help your organization with everything from fundraising strategy to Employee Assistance Funds.