A Hopeful New Way to Pursue Racial Equity
The Chronicle talks to social-justice advocate john a. powell and structural-racism scholar Stephen Menendian about how philanthropy can help end society’s marginalization of “others.”
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Cox Enterprises Gives $100 Million to Ducks Unlimited for Wetlands Conservation
Also, the North Carolina State University has received $30 million to build the first Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein; and the Rotary Foundation, World Vision, and the Gates Foundation jointly pledged $30 million to improve child health in Africa.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Midlevel Charity Donors Still Likely to Give in Election Season
While fundraisers worry the constant ads running during elections can sap attention and lead to reduced giving, a new poll suggests some nonprofit donors are willing to pay attention to both politics and nonprofit appeals.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Would Your Nonprofit Return a Gift From a ‘Power Drunk’ Donor? This Group Did
Flatbush Cats gave back a nearly $30,000 gift. The group explains how the relationship soured and offers advice on protecting staff and dealing with problematic donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Climate Philanthropy Falls Short in Rural Communities
Rural climate groups have been limited because their work combines two issue areas long neglected by big foundations.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
A Grant Program for Black Women Business Owners Is Discriminatory, Appeals Court Rules
The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs.
By Alexandra Olson
Associated Press
Nursing Gets a Little Love With $10 Million Gift
Plus, an alumni association is awarded $8 million for financial aid, and George Mason University’s concert hall is getting a $5 million renovation thanks to a long-time donor.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Who’s Really Funding Campus Protests?
Although student protest groups have received funding from foundations and large donors, organizers maintain that a rapidly growing and decentralized network of young activists has propelled the protests forward.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Impact Investing Is On the Rise, With a Big Foundation’s $325 Million Commitment
Robert Wood Johnson’s specialists look to generate both social and financial returns.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Mozilla Foundation Names Executive Director to Guide Advocacy and Philanthropy
Also, a new vice president of programs will join the Houston Endowment in July, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute has named its next leader.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions