2021’s Surprisingly Strong Giving …
Even as 2022’s economic uncertainty looms over fundraising forecasts, this much is clear: The pandemic-born surge in charitable giving was bigger than anyone knew. And it stretched into 2021.
By Emily Haynes and Drew Lindsay
The Loss of NoVo’s Unrestricted Funds Was Especially Damaging for My Domestic-Violence Nonprofit
The end of Buffetts’ funding for women and girls had a substantial impact on one nonprofit leader’s ability to use grant money in ways she knows will help her community most.
Washington Update: What Nonprofits Can Expect From Congress This Year
A lot of legislative activity that would affect nonprofits is brewing in Congress in the months and years ahead.
By dan.parks
Contributor
United Health Foundation Directs $100 Million to Diversify Health-Care Professional Pipeline
Also, Google.org commits $50 million to advance digital skills for women and young people in Latin America, and the Lilly Endowment is giving $35 million to the University of Notre Dame for a research center dedicated to environmental and public health.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A Major Philanthropic Response Is Needed to Halt Growing Human Trafficking of Ukrainian Refugees
Vulnerable people fleeing the war in Ukraine are facing abuse and exploitation at an escalating rate. Targeted donations are needed to help them find legitimate jobs and receive other vital services.
By Suzanne Hoff
Contributor
Charity:water Believes Donors Have More to Give Than Dollars — if You Ask
The nonprofit offers its supporters a host of ways to give as they want.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Financial Concerns Mount for Nonprofits as Inflation and Other Economic Woes Prove Stubborn
The big question remains unanswered: When do these trends become entrenched enough to cause donors to curtail giving?
By dan.parks
Contributor
Investor Gives Cornell $30 Million to Launch Real-Estate Department
Plus, five other universities landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Abortion Funds Feel Frustration, Gratitude for ‘Rage Giving’
In response to the May 2 leaked draft that signaled the likely withdrawal of the legal right to an abortion, donors clicked on donation buttons and mailed checks in a fury. Fundraisers have been grateful but also frustrated that they may never hear from a lot of those donors again.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Corporate social-responsibility departments lack the diversity and resources to effectively manage significantly increased charitable dollars.
Two $100 Million Gifts: to a Children’s Hospital and to the Entrepreneur Equity Fund
Also, the Anthem Foundation is committing $30 million to equity in mental health, and the Windgate Foundation donated $15 million to create an endowment for a group for ceramic arts.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Deep Disparities Persist in Finances of Nonprofits Led by White People and People of Color
Foundations made advancements in equity amid the pandemic and racial-justice protests, but BIPOC-led nonprofits still trail their white-led peers in many measures of financial health and sustainability, according to the results of a new survey.
By dan.parks
Contributor
The groups are pledging to commit their own money to put the spotlight on efforts to help women get safe abortions, especially those who are poor and women of color because they will bear the biggest impact in states where the practice could be outlawed.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
41% of Americans Say They Would Stop Supporting a Charity That Tolerates Discrimination
One-third of Americans would not donate to charities using culturally insensitive images and language, and 17 percent would not donate upon learning the charity’s board is not diverse.
By dan.parks
Contributor
New Nonprofit Center Helps Children Who Are Being Cared For by Their Kin
The group helps families get legal, financial, health, and housing information.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
Bayer Commits $160 Million to the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge
Also, the Wallace Foundation will make $100 million in grants over five years to advance equity in the arts, and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation gave $50 million to 12 grantees.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions