A Post-Affirmative Action World Demands More — Not Less — Funding for Black Leaders
In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats.
By Cora Daniels
Contributor
Opinion | Critics Are Wrong: DAF Misuse Isn’t Rampant
While charitable dollars should never be used to fuel hate, targeting DAFs isn’t the solution and ignores all the good they can accomplish.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Lands $400 Million From David Geffen and Ken Griffin
Plus, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Howard University, and two other nonprofit institutions win multi-million dollar gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
From ‘Data Lake’ to ‘Doom Loop,’ the Philanthropy Buzzwords We’ll Be Hearing in 2024
This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
Donor Revolts, Fundraising Fallout, and Why the Ivy League’s Turmoil Matters to All Nonprofits
Following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill, nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free speech politics.
18 Grant Makers Promise $302 Million to Aid Farmers in Climate Efforts
Also, a dozen foundations pooled $250 million to create the Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance, and X Prize will give $101 million in awards through its new global competition to extend human life expectancy by up to 20 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
‘Pretty Scary’: 7 Things to Know About Religion’s Decline and Charitable Giving
Why the shrinking of the American church will ripple throughout philanthropy.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
MacKenzie Scott Reveals the Groups That Got Some of Her $2.1 Billion in Gifts in 2023
This year’s contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Gives $100 Million to Fight Antisemitism
Plus, MacKenzie Scott contributed $15 million for affordable housing, and the Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre gave $10 million to back a research education program for aspiring scientists from under-served areas of Los Angeles.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Big Gifts, DAF Contributions Will Be Key to Year-End, Fundraisers Say
Some nonprofits are sharing blunt messages about financial woes in an effort to spur donations.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Moody Foundation Commits $1 Billion for Education in Texas
Also, the Mellon Foundation committed an additional $250 million to continue grant making through its Monuments Project, and Blue Meridian Partners, with support from the Ballmer Group, has awarded $150 million to back efforts that increase social and economic mobility for young people and families.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
FedEx Founder Fred Smith Pledges $50 Million to Renovate Athletics Stadium
Plus, three other higher education institutions — Oregon State University, Evangel University, and Luther College — and two health-care organizations landed eight-figure gifts from big donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion
The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Awards $117.6 Million to Help Homeless Families
Also, the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions commit to $50 million for clean water; and a $30 million grant for a cancer center at Health Crown Point hospital, in Indiana.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Fears That Charities Can’t Handle MacKenzie Scott Donations Are Unfounded, Study Finds
Concerns that the recipients of large, unrestricted grants from the billionaire philanthropist would experience negative consequences have turned out to be untrue. Instead, nonprofits report expanded programs and more financial stability.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Why Do They Give? Donors Speak About What Moves Them and How They Plan End-of-Year Donations
Among their motivations: a serious illness of a friend or loved one and showing their children how to help improve their communities and beyond.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press