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.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Trump’s Data Cuts Could Leave Nonprofits ‘Flying Blind’
Federal data sets that nonprofits and philanthropies rely on to track need and measure progress are disappearing. A growing number of philanthropies are supporting short-term solutions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Nonprofits Are Embracing AI, but Many Struggle to Find Funding
Organizations are experimenting with AI at unprecedented speed, yet funding and data challenges could slow progress.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Spending It All: How a Small Foundation’s Big Bet Is Changing Lives
By focusing on patience, flexibility, and a willingness to forge relationships with grantees, a Maine foundation discovered that focused investments over many years can yield meaningful success.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
With Global Aid in Retreat, a Pooled Philanthropic Fund Backs Cities on the Front Lines of Migration
Backed by donors including the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the project channels resources directly to municipal governments, helping them design their own solutions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
How Nonprofits Can Tap Technology in Lean Times and Avoid AI Hype
In his new book, “Technology for Good: How Nonprofit Leaders Are Using Software and Data to Solve Our Most Pressing Social Problems,” Jim Fruchterman offers a practical roadmap based on his life’s work.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Women Are Leaving the Work Force, Creating Risks and Opportunities for Nonprofits
The current jobs exodus signals both a warning and an opening for nonprofits.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
A Bold Experiment in How Community Foundations Can Galvanize Local Philanthropy
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is using its centenary to raise funds for an unusually large scholarship program, in addition to other efforts to spur economic mobility.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
Nonprofits Fight Trump Insults With Story of Their Own
A new digital ad campaign highlights the work of charities and encourages people to contact their lawmakers to defend the sector.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
$1,000 for Every Baby: Can Philanthropy Shape the Impact of ‘Trump Accounts’?
The new policy echoes decades of donor-backed work — but philanthropy is divided on its potential.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer