Back-to-Back Hurricanes Force Donors to Rethink Their Disaster Approach
The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Northern Illinois University Lands $40 Million From Bausterts
Plus, a military history museum lands $30 million and a collection of historic aircraft, Mayo Clinic receives $25 million, and MacKenzie Scott gives Nonprofit Finance Fund a second 8-figure gift.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Former Congresswoman Takes Helm of Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
Also, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington names its first Black woman leader, and the Stonewall Community Foundation has tapped a new executive director.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Growing Pains of America’s Nonprofit Sector
As tax-exempt organizations expand rapidly, lawmakers and experts debate policies that could reshape the charitable landscape — from small local nonprofits to multibillion-dollar institutions.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Philanthropy Can Help Ensure A.I. Is Built Ethically
Artificial intelligence can help tackle intractable social problems and create a more just and equitable world, says the head of the McGovern Foundation
The Native American Activist Taking On Hollywood — and Winning
Crystal Echo Hawk aims to change how America — and funders — see her people. And Melinda French Gates just asked her to give away $20 million however she sees fit.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
To Hell and Back: Polarization and the Nonprofit
Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country’s divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Who Needs a Foundation? For Melinda French Gates, a $250 Million Contest Keeps Her Philanthropy Lean
The grants will range from $1 million to $5 million and are meant to support small organizations focused on women’s mental and physical health. Lever for Change will manage the competition.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Young Donors Want Opportunities to Volunteer and Collaborate
New studies from Foundation Source and Bank of America show millennial and Gen Z donors want to make a big charitable impact by doing more than just give money.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Foundations Contribute to Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Millions in grants for hurricane relief have come from the Dogwood Health Trust, Walmart, Augusta National Golf Club, the Home Depot Foundation, JPMorganChase, the Charlotte Hornets Foundation, the New York Yankees Foundation, Publix Super Markets Charities, and more.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions