Did Taylor Swift Create a New Era for Food Bank Donations?
Since launching her Eras Tour, the billionaire pop star has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals. Yet food bank operators say the donations have provided only temporary relief.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Melinda French Gates Is Championing Reproductive Rights. Will It Lead to More Donations?
The mega philanthropist has pledged $200 million for reproductive rights in the U.S. The funding comes as more states enact abortion restrictions and demand for abortion-related care soars.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Trust Issues Could Plague Nonprofits, Philanthropy Ahead of Election
Americans’ trust in nonprofits is the highest it’s been since 2020, a new survey shows. However, many don’t believe nonprofits can be unbiased advocates for policy changes or voter engagement.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
As LGBTQ Rights Come Under Threat, Lambda Legal Mounts Effort to Raise $180 Million
The group is urging donors to support its efforts to take on more cases, particularly at the state level, where more than 500 bills targeting LGBTQ+ people were proposed and nearly 90 were enacted last year.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?
The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
How Philanthropy Can Fund a Tech Revolution
Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy.
By Alex Daniels and Stephanie Beasley
The $230 Billion Donor-Advised Fund Industry Gets an IRS Hearing
Congress and the Biden administration are considering what should be done to crack down on donor-advised funds, an increasingly popular way for donors to set aside money to spend on charitable causes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Mega-Gifts Are Funding University Tuitions. Which Students Do They Help?
In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Inconsistent Regulations, Crackdown on Civil Liberties Hinder Nonprofits, Experts Say
Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director