Nonprofits Coming Up Short So Far in Congressional Stimulus Negotiations
Expanded access to charitable deductions, state aid that helps nonprofits, and loans to keep charity workers on the job are failing to gain traction, nonprofit advocates say.
Many Foundations Unsure Whether to Return to Tightened Restrictions on Grants Post-Pandemic
A survey found that 92 percent had loosened or eliminated restrictions on existing grants, 90 percent had reduced what they asked of their grantees, and 80 percent had made new grants as unrestricted as possible.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Misperceptions of Native American Life Fuel Discrepancies in Hiring, Study Says
Inaccurate perceptions about Native American life contribute to a sharp under-representation of Native Americans employed by U.S. foundations, according to a new report from the First Nations Development Institute.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Racial Justice Is the Top Priority for Education Grant Makers
Thirty-nine percent say it should be a primary focus of education philanthropy over the next one to three years, according to a survey of grant makers by Grantmakers for Education.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
7 Numbers to Explain the State of Giving Today
A tumultuous year frames what promises to be one of the most challenging year-end fundraising seasons in recent memory. With the pandemic still disrupting our daily lives, high rates of joblessness, the echoes of a divisive election cycle, and newfound urgency driving national discourse on racial…
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Foundations Report Progress on Racial Justice — but Some Groups See More Support Than Others
The highest percentage of foundations had undertaken new efforts for groups that serve Blacks, the lowest to groups that serve Native Americans.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Fundraiser Salary Growth Slowed in 2019
More than 75 percent of fundraisers saw a pay raise from 2018 to 2019, according to AFP’s latest compensation report.
By Michael Theis
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Younger Donors Report More Financial Stress Than Older Generations
The pandemic economy continues to put a heavy strain on households that donate to charities, and it’s getting worse among Millennial and Generation X donors, according to a new survey.
By Michael Theis
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Arts Groups’ Data Shows Fundraising Declines
Fundraising at 70 North American arts organizations declined 14 percent across the first nine months of 2020 compared with the same period in 2019, according to a new report.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Nonprofit Job Growth Anemic as New Covid Wave Looms
The nonprofit job recovery continued at an anemic pace in October, a worrisome sign that recent gains could be erased if a surging wave of Covid-19 cases results in more strict social-distancing measures and economic disruptions.
By Michael Theis
Contributor