An independent publication about nonprofits.
Covering the organizations, the people who build and run them, and the practical work of starting one.
What we do
Most nonprofits in the United States are small. They are run by a handful of staff or entirely by volunteers, and they rarely get coverage outside a local paper. We think the public should know more about them, and that people considering starting one should have clear, accurate guidance before they file anything.
The publication has three parts. Our editors report and write about the sector. Member nonprofits publish their own updates through the Contributor Network. The Nonprofit Playbook is a free guide to forming and running a charitable organization.
Editorial standards
These apply to everything we publish.
- Coverage is not for saleNo organization can pay for a story, a profile, or a position in any list. Contributor membership does not affect editorial decisions.
- Contributed posts are labeledPosts written by member organizations carry the organization's name and the label Partner Content wherever they appear.
- We verify statusBefore profiling an organization or approving a member, we confirm its exempt status with the IRS and review its recent filings.
- We do not inventNo composite people, no estimates presented as fact, and no testimonials we have not confirmed.
- We protect the people servedWe do not identify clients, survivors, or minors without informed consent, and we decline stories that would expose someone to harm.
- Every number has a sourceEvery statistic links to its original source, such as a study, a Form 990, an annual report, or a press release.
- Sponsored content is labeledAnything paid for is labeled Partner Content, and affiliate links and conflicts of interest are disclosed.
- We correct errorsCorrections are made promptly and noted at the end of the affected page.
How we are funded
The Game of Giving is supported by Contributor Network memberships, a paid publishing service for nonprofits kept separate from our editorial work. If we accept sponsorships or grants in the future, we will list the funders on this page.
Contact
Corrections, membership questions, and press inquiries. To pitch a story, use Submit a Story.