With revenues down and costs rising, a growing number of nonprofits are cutting budgets, laying off staff, and even closing their doors.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Nonprofits Oppose Bill That Would Give Treasury Unilateral Power to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status
Proponents say the bill is designed to punish nonprofits that support terrorist organizations. Critics worry it will give the executive branch the power to target ideological opponents.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
J.B. Hunt Foundation Pledges $100 Million to U. of Arkansas for Scholarships
Plus, the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund gave $110.5 million to 40 organizations to address homelessness, and the Hellman Foundation pledged $2.5 million to support women’s Olympic cycling programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A Welcome Mat, Not a Wall: How Nonprofits in One City Embrace Newcomers
Philanthropy — from a billionaire’s family foundation to the YWCA — has helped make Tulsa, Okla., one of the most welcoming places in America for immigrants and refugees.
By Kristi Eaton
Contributor
Bill Clinton Explains Why Philanthropy Fills His Post-Presidential Life in New Book
The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti.
By sam-omar.hall
Copy Editor
Donor-Advised Funds Are Drawing a Lot of Assets Besides Cash
They are taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving.
By Brian Mittendorf
Contributor
How 70 Years of Design Philanthropy Transformed a Midwestern City
In Columbus, Ind., world-renowned architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei were picked to design churches, fire stations, and more. The legacy of industrialist Joseph Irwin Miller remains vibrant today.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
At Some Nonprofits, a Delicate Balance of Grief and Strategy
After the election, many leaders are balancing emotional support for rattled staff with practical preparations for funding cuts and policy changes.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
MacKenzie Scott Gives $65 Million to National Community Development Group
Plus, the University of Rhode Island landed a $65 million bequest for STEM scholarships, and Craigslist founder Craig Newmark gave $25 million to help U.S. veterans and their families.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A.I. Could Help Scale Humanitarian Responses. But It Could Also Have Big Downsides
The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press