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Protest or Riot? Foundations Navigate Legal Landmines

As the White House attempts to draw a clear line connecting anti-Trump protesters and progressive foundations, grant makers face existential threats.

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How to Talk About Tax-Law Changes in Year-End Appeals

Fundraisers may need to change the way they discuss year-end giving with donors because of tax-law changes that go into effect January 1.

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States and Foundations Unite to Bolster National Service Programs

The turmoil at AmeriCorps, which mobilized 1.3 million people over the past decade, has left nonprofits scrambling and prompted new state and philanthropic experiments.

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Are Funders Doing Enough to Help Beleaguered Nonprofits?

A new survey from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that 87 percent of foundations surveyed said they have seen increased demand for funding since January.

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Big-Donor Giving Slows; What It Means for Year-End Campaigns

Donor engagement and retention have stabilized at roughly the same rate as the previous year.

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What to Do When the President Calls You ‘Corrupt’

Recent White House rhetorical attacks against nonprofits are unprecedented. Will donors listen?

Why the Fight for DEI Should Take the Long View — Back to the Founding Fathers

Why the Fight for DEI Should Take the Long View — Back to the Founding Fathers

PolicyLink president Ashleigh Gardere on philanthropy, nonprofits, and the opportunity for a “new founding” of the nation.

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Tom Golisano Pledges $253 Million to 6 Children’s Hospitals

The founder of the payroll giant Paychex has given away more than $1 billion, with a significant share going to help children.

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Foundations Continue to Diversify Staff, Increase Women CEO Pay

A Council on Foundations analysis shows a rise in female CEOs and people of color in grant-making roles.