<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PIVOT Strategic Philanthropy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategic philanthropy consulting for nonprofits, funders, and wealth advisors. Building capacity, guiding generosity, protecting relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:51:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Promise Is Cracking: Warren Buffett, the Giving Pledge and the End of an Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warren Buffett just admitted his grand philanthropic plans weren't feasible. That quiet confession — tucked into a November shareholder letter — is reshaping how we think about billionaire giving at exactly the moment when the framework built to structure it is coming apart at the seams. ]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/the-promise-is-cracking-warren-buffett-the-giving-pledge-and-the-end-of-an-era</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c183e7e26320a3393554b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Trends in Philanthropy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:29:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cb1c59_be9a84b4476f44fba4f8fcc889a6bf64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_910,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Wealth Pivot: Why Women and Younger Generations Are About to Rewrite the Rules of Money]]></title><description><![CDATA[$124 trillion is changing hands — and most of it is heading to women and younger generations. It's the largest wealth transfer in human history, and it's already underway. The question isn't whether this shift is coming. It's whether you're ready for it.]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/the-great-wealth-pivot-why-women-and-younger-generations-are-about-to-rewrite-the-rules-of-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b33f1ad558374c818de638</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:43:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5a4e4c3856515a36544e73~mv2_d_5825_3884_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speaking the Same Language: Why Strong Funder–Nonprofit Relationships Drive Greater Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[In philanthropy, money alone doesn’t create lasting change—relationships do. At the center of every transformative initiative is a strong partnership between funders and nonprofits, built on trust, open communication, and a shared commitment to solving big issues together.]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/speaking-the-same-language-why-strong-funder-nonprofit-relationships-drive-greater-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab98d01c176bfd1a5095e3</guid><category><![CDATA[Trends in Philanthropy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:17:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_e583caec7c304a1389dfe0ba7529b59c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capacity Building in 2025: The Nonprofit Superpower for Uncertain Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The philanthropic landscape in 2025 is marked by turbulence—economic uncertainty, shifting donor priorities, and complex social challenges are redefining what it takes for nonprofits to thrive. Amid these changes, one truth is clearer than ever: the most impactful organizations are those that invest in their own capacity, not just their programs.]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/capacity-building-in-2025-the-nonprofit-superpower-for-uncertain-times</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab98d01c176bfd1a5095e2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:08:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f7b4423c9d6e4bbc9848a9412f461185~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraising in Uncertain Times: Trends and Predictions for Philanthropy in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[What can we anticipate in the world of fundraising this year? Here are five key trends that will define philanthropy in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/fundraising-in-uncertain-times-trends-and-predictions-for-philanthropy-in-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab98d01c176bfd1a5095e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Trends in Philanthropy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 19:18:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_550c46df763049e38fd23f2043b232ae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking Long-Term Sustainability: The Power of Planned Giving for Nonprofits]]></title><description><![CDATA[While annual campaigns play critical roles in sustaining day-to-day operations, planned giving offers a funding long-term solution.]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/unlocking-long-term-sustainability-the-power-of-planned-giving-for-nonprofits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab98d01c176bfd1a5095da</guid><category><![CDATA[Planned Giving]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:45:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dd410ba9d57a43cc9bce6e3a31f506f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Transformative Potential of Non-Cash Assets in Charitable Giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a growing trend toward non-cash assets—such as stocks, real estate, and retirement accounts—becoming pivotal in charitable giving. ]]></description><link>https://www.pivotstrategicphilanthropy.com/post/the-transformative-potential-of-non-cash-assets-in-charitable-giving</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ab98d01c176bfd1a5095dd</guid><category><![CDATA[Trends in Philanthropy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Planned Giving]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2396f68e31644764a59cf8bbae5bd5c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica Mirich</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>