Facing Trump crackdown, foundations form a mutual-defense pact
Nearly 800 foundations have pledged mutual defense, but some in the sector say the response hasn't matched the need.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Coefficient Giving boosts pledge to $1 billion, banking on an AI windfall
Experts are debating who should control AI wealth and if nonprofits can absorb it.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Why Some Foundations Are Lending, Not Just Giving
Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, some foundations are pairing grants with loans and investments to help nonprofits build lasting financial stability, not just cover this year's budget.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Celebrity Giving Is Evolving: Ariana Grande’s Foundation Shows How
Grande's Brighter Days Ahead Foundation is betting that authenticity and structure can turn celebrity giving into something that outlasts the moment.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
How DC Central Kitchen Keeps Expanding While Other Nonprofits Shrink
For nearly four decades, the nonprofit has turned food into a tool for economic mobility — training thousands for careers, feeding up to 17,000 people daily, and building a model nonprofits nationwide now look to replicate.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Creative Leaders Find Ways to Replace Lost Revenue
Among their strategies: adding earned income and pursuing corporate partners.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
French Gates Puts Another $50M Into Women’s Health — and Calls for More
The philanthropist calls on other big donors to match her giving and urgency.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Nonprofits That Forge Partnerships Survive Crises Better, Study Finds
It isn't about having more partners but the right partners.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Progressive Nonprofits Slam Court’s Voting Rights Decision, Brace for Map Fights
The ruling on the Louisiana map fuels a debate over race in redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
To Reach Millions, Nonprofits Hand the Mic to Influencers
Partnerships with well-known figures who have popular appeal helps demystify the research-heavy work that often underpins nonprofits missions and allows nonprofits to access millions of people quickly.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director