Foundations Rush to Support ‘AI Proof’ Jobs in the Trades
With an older generation of skilled workers retiring, foundations have committed more than a half billion dollars to train their replacements.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A $100M Fund for Black-Led Groups Fell Flat. That Didn’t Stop the Momentum.
When the money didn’t materialize, the group managing the fund turned to locals for donations and has worked to strengthen Baltimore’s Black-led groups.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Putting the ‘Andrew’ Back in Carnegie: A New Name for the Foundation
The name change could help generate interest in Carnegie, the man, but could also fall flat at a time of simmering distrust of the ultra-wealthy and of longstanding institutions.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Proposal Would Use Political Gatekeepers to Oversee Federal Grants
The sweeping rule change would prohibit federal awards to groups that support DEI programs, undocumented immigrants, or people who are transgender.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Left and Right Join to Defend Nonprofit Rights
The leaders of the MacArthur Foundation and DonorsTrust came together for a moment of consensus on the importance of the freedom of philanthropies to give as they see fit.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Reinventing Program Officers: What Makes Them Effective Today
Once their jobs focused on compliance. Now they're prized for their ability to listen and solve problems.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Community Foundations Assail Big DAFs’ Freeze on SPLC Gifts
Following the federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, commercial donor-advised funds froze grants to the SPLC. In response, smaller DAFs urge donors to put their money elsewhere.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Sen. Wyden Defends Nonprofits Against Ongoing Administration Attacks
The Senate Finance chair and nonprofit experts say the White House is discriminating against nonprofits based on their views.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Some Funders Want Nonprofits to Merge
If done right, mergers can strengthen finances and boost impact. But there are costs, and egos, to navigate.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Matchmaking Database Offers Easier Path to Grants
The Philanthropy Data Commons has the potential to make the grant application process much easier — and provide a clear view of impact.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations