Takeaways From the Chronicle and AP’s Report on Cuts to Government Grants
President Trump’s policies are poised to upend decades of partnerships the federal government has built with nonprofits to help people in their communities.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
The Government Was Once a Steady Partner for Nonprofits. That’s Changing
The vast and interconnected set of programs funded by taxpayers has been significantly dismantled in just months, nonprofit leaders, researchers and funders say. And even deeper, permanent cuts are still possible.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Pro Bono Services Ramping Up for Nonprofits Facing Funding Cuts and Legal Threats
Eighty percent of nonprofits say they will be interested in pro bono assistance within the next six to 12 months. Expert volunteers appear to be ready to meet the demand.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
McDowell County, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net
Many of the West Virginia county’s 17,000 residents rely on federal programs to get by. Trump administration cuts could deepen poverty.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Women Fundraisers Earn Less Than Men; Most Fundraisers Plan to Stay in Their Jobs
The average fundraiser salary was $96,449 in 2024, according to the Association for Fundraising Professionals annual salary survey.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Funders Commit $1 Billion Toward Developing AI Tools for Frontline Workers
NextLadder Ventures will provide grants and investments to develop tools for public defenders, parole officers, social workers and others who help Americans in precarious situations.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
What Happens When Federal Funding Disappears? A Preview From the Bronx
Over 84 percent of nonprofits based in the Bronx that received government grants would be at risk of not covering their expenses, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Bipartisan Support Helps Foundations Avoid Tax Increase in New Trump Legislation
Two Republican senators and a broad bipartisan coalition of funders and nonprofits prevented a 600% increase in taxes levied on the endowments of the largest private foundations.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
‘Pick Your Lane’: Democracy Advocate Danielle Allen’s Advice for Philanthropy
The author, advocate, and nonprofit leader outlines where philanthropy fits in her “double barrel” strategy to strengthen democracy in Washington and nationwide.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
GoFundMe Enters the DAF Game: What It Means for Everyday Giving
A new offering by the well-known brand could be a rising tide that lifts all DAFs, observers say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising