Next-Generation Donors Find Their Way, Plus Research on Social Giving
A study that tracked young philanthropists over the course of 20 years provides insights on how nonprofits cultivate and retain these givers.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
Critical Nonprofit Policy Issues the Next President and Congress Will Face
Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Trump’s Victory Sparks Anguish, Elation in the Nonprofit World
Republican election triumph is seen as a game-changer for the environment, reproductive rights, immigration, and other causes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The Day After: Inside a Quiet Billion-Dollar Election Effort
Nonprofits, fueled by a post-2020 surge in funding, rallied four-star generals, social media influencers, and a battalion of lawyers to fight disinformation, prevent violence, and build trust in vote counts.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
U. of Chicago Receives $75 Million for the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion
Also, the MassMutual Foundation committed $25 million to expand the reach of nonprofit community development financial institutions, and the Moody Foundation gave $25 million for neuroscience research.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Mega Philanthropist and Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Has Died
The Atlanta billionaire gave $2 billion to a range of causes and threw his support behind many Atlanta nonprofits during his lifetime.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How This Nonprofit Helps More Women Get Elected
Vote Run Lead says the 2024 election could be historic in another way — resulting in 51 percent female representation in three state legislatures.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
A Neighborhood Approach to Boost Learning in Detroit — and Beyond
The organization is taking its program to Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Pontiac, Mich. Another 31 cities are on a waiting list.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Kauffman Foundation: ‘They Are Impact Officers’
Burns-Wallace, a seasoned administrator, has bridged the foundation’s siloed programs and restructured the staff.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Joanna Jackson, Weingart Foundation: ‘We Don’t Have to Keep Doing the Routine Thing’
Jackson aims to break the top-down leadership approach and listen to the needs of nonprofits.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations