First Quarter of 2021 Offers Good News for Nonprofits
The Chronicle’s monthly update on key economic indicators that experts say are important in predicting fundraising results point to continued strong growth as we move into the second quarter of 2021.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Tech Titans Scolded for Ignoring Cybersecurity Philanthropy
Technology entrepreneurs made their fortunes developing internet apps and social-media platforms, but they are largely absent in the fight against digital threats, according to an open letter to philanthropy from a group of donors, cybersecurity researchers, and law-enforcement associations.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Job Growth at Nonprofits Makes Large Rebound in March
Nonprofits added an estimated 81,000 jobs in March, the largest rebound seen since August, but it may take 18 months for nonprofit employment to reach February 2020 levels.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
How the 10 Biggest Foundations Changed in a Year of Covid — and What’s Next
A Chronicle review found that only a handful of the wealthiest grant makers are ready to commit to increases in grant distributions or providing continued flexibility.
2 Years of Strong Fundraising Returns Projected, and 5 Other Giving Predictions
One report forecasts a 4.1 percent increase in total giving in 2021 and a 5.7 percent increase in 2022. Plus, what fundraisers need to know about the future of individual giving, grant making with no strings, the focus on racial justice, and more.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
The Nonprofit Work Force Is 7.4 Percent Smaller Than a Year Ago
A new report of estimated job losses also predicts it will take nearly two years for nonprofit employment to return to pre-Covid levels.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Nonprofits Hail Antipoverty Measures and $1 Billion for AmeriCorps in New Stimulus Measure
The legislation could help relieve the burden on nonprofits and foundations to serve the neediest, but charity advocates were frustrated that no new tax breaks for charity donors were included.
Community Foundations Report 41% Bump in Grants From Donor-Advised Funds
For every dollar that came in to a community foundation’s donor-advised fund in 2020, 87 cents went out.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
National Service Advocates Hope for Expansion Under Biden Administration
In January, the Biden administration issued an executive order to direct federal agencies to develop plans for a Public Health Job Corps that would be modeled on AmeriCorp’s disaster-focused FEMA Corps program and would be administered under AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Conservation Corps program.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Nonprofit Job Growth Was Flat in January
Nonprofit job growth was sluggish in January, adding only 5,158 jobs since December, according to a new analysis from the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies.
By Michael Theis
Contributor