Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Gives $25 Million to Cleveland Museum of Art
Also, the Nomis Foundation committed $20 million to the Salk Institute for neuroimmunology research, and Coca-Cola Foundation gave $10 million to clean up plastic waste and reduce water pollution on seven African islands.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Giving Continues Its Decline, Down 2.1% in 2023. Can Fundraisers Turn the Tide in 2024?
‘Giving USA’ found that inflation took a bite out of giving again last year, but nonprofits are cautiously optimistic about 2024.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A $150 Million Grant Will Strengthen Catholic Education in Northwest Indiana
Plus, the Shubert Foundation awarded $40 million in unrestricted grants to 653 nonprofit arts and culture organizations, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $15 million to remove 15 million pounds of floating plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Big Gifts Rise 6% This Year, Aided by a Single Giant Donation
Wealthy donors gave more than $5 billion in 2024, including a $1 billion donation to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Fundraisers are optimistic about the next six months of major donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Giving Is Flat, but Fundraisers Miss Opportunities to Solicit, Report Says
Fewer appeals resulted in fewer donations, but some survey respondents say they would have given more if asked.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Cummings Foundation Awards $30 Million to Boston-Area Nonprofits
Also, the Marin Community Foundation committed $30 million for multiyear general operating support, and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation gave $10 million to enable Catholic nuns in Africa to pursue higher education.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Despite Stagnant Salaries, Fundraisers Happy to Stay Put, Study Finds
The report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals also found that women fundraisers earned 21 percent less than their male counterparts.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
10 Ways to Make the Most of Donor Data
Don’t assume the analytics that work for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts.
By David L. Wheeler
Contributor
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
Less Than 2% of Philanthropic Giving Goes to Women and Girls. Can Melinda French Gates Change That?
Her $1 billion commitment, announced Tuesday, and the momentum generated if others join her, could break through that ceiling.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
California Endowment Awards $85 Million to Bolster Community Organizing
Also, the Nationwide Foundation commits $100 million to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and the ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation jointly give $10 million in unrestricted grants to 811 arts organizations in Washington state.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Husband Among New Giving Pledge Signers
Plus, five other wealthy U.S. donors and a couple from Switzerland and New Zealand also signed the pledge to give away at least half of their wealth to charity.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Melinda French Gates Announces Where $1 Billion in New Funds Will Go to Help Women and Girls
The philanthropist asked a diverse group of leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she’s financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Anonymous $10 Million Gift to a Climate Nonprofit Came Out of the Blue
The mystery contribution to Giving Green was made by a donor-advised fund at Fidelity Charitable.
The Exodus of Everyday Donors Is Bad for America. Here’s How to Stop It.
The decline in charitable giving by average Americans threatens democracy. Among the solutions: pooled micro-donations, giving incentives, and a focus on the donor relationship.
By Victoria Vrana
Contributor