Journal of Nonprofit Innovation (JoNI) is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal for academic research and thought papers on community and global issues related to the nonprofit or third sector..
JoNI is bridging the gap between academic research and nonprofits operating on the ground by making research more accessible that’s related to civil society.
See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.
Current Issue: Volume 6, Issue 1 (2026) Philanthropy
Full Issue
Philanthropy - JoNI Full Issue April 2026
Angie Holzer and Erica Jensen
Literature Reviews
Academic Summaries - Philanthropy
Erica Jensen, Sebastian Dorantes, Faith Manchester, and Isabelle Stoddard
Articles
Why People Do (and Don’t) Give
Sebastian Dorantes, Erica Jensen, Isabelle Stoddard, and Faith Manchester
Separating Access Legitimacy from Utilization Analytics: A Two-Layer Evaluation Model for Philanthropy and Development
stephanie zabriskie
Framing Digital Donation: Innovation and Audience Engagement in Short Video Fundraising on Douyin
Qiuyi Chen
When Social Fundraising Is Active but Hard to Measure: Nonprofit Lessons from Social Media ROI Research
Dr. Blair W. Loveland
Enhancing Assessment Tools for Foster Youth: A Phenomenological Approach to Preparing for Independent Living
Karen M. Armstead
Gender Dynamics in Upward Influence: Career Outcomes and Organizational Implications
Carrie Berg Ed.D.
What Makes Leaders in Human Services Effective? A Pilot Study Linking Systems Thinking, Perspective-Taking, and Leadership Success
Ryan Witterschein
Enhancing Transparency and Accountability in Federally Funded Nonprofits: A Convergent Framework Integrating Artificial Intelligence Analytics and Blockchain Technology
David A. Oduro and Vida Adeti
Rethinking NGO Sustainability: A Framework for Developing Support Structures Beyond Traditional Donations and Grants
Angie Holzer and Jackson Cooper
Spotlight
Mapping the Global Classroom: An Innovation Spotlight on the NGO Education Survey Directory Database
Angie Holzer and Roseanne M. Mirabella
Artículos en Español (Articles in Spanish)
Por qué las personas hacen (y no hacen) donaciones
Sebastian Dorantes
Investigación Reciente (Resumenes Académicos)
Sebastian Dorantes, Erica Jensen, Faith Manchester, and Isabelle Stoddard
