In the world of philanthropy, a new challenge has emerged for nonprofits: how to engage and activate younger generations in giving. According to Forbes, this generational shift is presenting both an exciting and complex challenge for nonprofits to overcome. Historically, Baby Boomers have been the driving force behind charitable causes, but as Millennials and Gen-Z become more involved in philanthropy, nonprofits must adapt their strategies to appeal to these younger generations.

Social Enterprise Greenhouse has recently announced a partnership that seeks to help nonprofits take advantage of artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership will provide nonprofits with the resources and tools they need to make use of AI and stay ahead of the competition. It is hoped that this partnership will help nonprofits to become more efficient and effective in their operations.

Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, discussed the latest sector trends in his keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” at the Nonprofit POWER event in Baltimore, Maryland. He discussed how the looming economic recession predicted for 2023 may not happen, but similar predictions are being made for 2024. Stanczykiewicz shared tips on how to fundraise during turbulent times, such as developing a comprehensive strategy, understanding donor behavior, and leveraging technology.