Most College Fundraisers Think They Will Reach 2021 Fundraising Goals
But many expect it to take as long as a year to make up the revenue they’ve lost since the pandemic began.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
How Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy (Podcast)
Rob Reich, who leads the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, says the power big philanthropists wield should be scrutinized in order to decide if it supports democracy or not.
How the 2.4% Gain in Giving Last Year Points to What Will Happen in 2020
Giving was uneven last year, so some nonprofits — like those focused on education and the arts — had a big fundraising cushion before the pandemic hit. We show you how trends in 2019 point the way to what might happen by the end of 2020.
By Emily Haynes and Michael Theis
Hedge-Fund Founder Michael Price Pledges $1 Million to Back Covid-19 Research (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Tulane University and the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum both land pandemic-related gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Philanthropy Is Facing an Existential Crisis (Podcast)
Carmen Rojas, who helms the Marguerite Casey Foundation, says resources can only be effective if the system in which they operate changes.
Government Programs Are Shortchanging Minority-Owned Small Businesses. DAFs Can Help.
The Paycheck Protection Program poses hurdles that have long plagued businesses in communities of color. Donor-advised funds should quickly mobilize funds through nonprofit organizations that serve these small businesses.
By RODNEY FOXWORTH
Contributor
Record Giving From Donor-Advised Funds (Podcast)
Eileen Heisman, who leads the National Philanthropic Trust, says there is an increase in the amount of grants made but not all go toward Covid-19-related efforts.
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Gives $1 Million to Improve Policing (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Spelman College, Michigan State U., and others received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofits That Rely on Foundation Grants Fare Better Than Others Amid Pandemic
Thirty-one percent of nonprofit CEOs say that their grants have increased during the Covid-19 pandemic, and 39 percent say they’ve stayed the same.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand Pledge $100 Million to Advance Racial Equality
The money, half of which will come from each, will be given over 10 years to organizations that work on racial equality, social justice, and access to education.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
College Fundraising Expected to Drop Sharply in Next Few Years
Development leaders say they expect steep declines in big gifts, especially those of more than $1 million.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Trust in Nonprofits Rises as Confidence in Government Covid Response Slides
While donors applaud charity work in the crisis, they show signs of getting worn out by frequent appeals.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
The Many Dimensions of the Covid-19 Crisis
Patricia McIlreavy, who leads the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, also talks about managing other disasters during the pandemic.
Capital Campaigns During a Crisis
In this week’s edition of Ask an Expert, we answer questions about running capital campaigns during this time of great economic uncertainty.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Capital Campaigns During a Crisis
In this week’s edition of Ask an Expert, we answer questions about running capital campaigns during this time of great economic uncertainty.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Senators Push to Expand Charitable Tax Deduction to All
A new proposal would allow couples to deduct up to $8,000 this year and next even if they don’t itemize on their tax returns.
By Michael Theis
Contributor