Pandemic Hits Collection Plates, Budgets at Many Churches
An untold number of congregations across the country that have struggled to stay afloat financially and minister to their flocks, though others have managed to weather the storm, often with help from the government and donors.
Druckenmillers Give $100 Million to Memorial Sloan Kettering
Plus, the Music School of Delaware lands $10 million, and several universities receive large sums for scholarships, agriculture, and nursing.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Tips for Planning a Hybrid Fundraising Event
Event-planning experts explain how to entertain donors, maximize giving, and keep staff and supporters safe.
By Lisa Schohl
Director, Nonprofit Learning
#BettyWhiteChallenge Raises Money and Awareness for Animals
The late Betty White was a lifetime advocate for animals and on Monday animal welfare charities and shelters will benefit from the #BettyWhiteChallenge in her honor.
GoFundMe to Acquire Fundraising-Software Provider Classy
In the near term, little will change for nonprofits, but eventually, donors who give to an individual crowdfunding campaign may be connected with organizations that address underlying social problems.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Some Nonprofits Had a Strong End to 2021, But the Outlook for 2022 Is Uncertain
Brand-name charities focused on hunger and health reported record-breaking fundraising hauls, while smaller groups with diverse missions said fundraising was largely on par with expectations.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Virtua Health Commits $85 Million to Rowan University for Regional Health-Innovation Hub
Also, the Jim Joseph Foundation has pledged $12 million to help Jewish summer camps recover from the pandemic, the CDC Foundation has given $2.5 million for campaigns to increase vaccine confidence in rural populations and communities of color.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Giving Rates Were Up But Volunteering Declined Last Year, Gallup Poll Says
Eighty-one percent of Americans say they donated money to charity in 2021, up from 73 percent a year earlier, according to a new Gallup poll. The share of people who gave money in 2021 rose across all income groups.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Rodger and Paula Riney Give Dana-Farber $40 Million
Plus, the ACLU, Brandeis, and UC San Diego’s Shiley Eye Institute all receive large gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Billions of dollars have been committed, but more attention needs to be paid to communities that lack the ability to advocate to ensure that their neighborhoods benefit.
By dan.parks
Contributor
New Data Eases Worries That Giving Is Declining Due to Compassion Fatigue
Giving held roughly steady in the third quarter of 2021 compared with the second quarter of that year, according to a new study, but charities are struggling to keep donors giving again and again.
By dan.parks
Contributor
St. David’s Foundation Awards $51 Million to Boost Health Equity in Tex.
Also, Continental Resources gave $25 million to Oklahoma State University to establish an energy institute named for its founder and chairman, and the natural-gas company Tellurian pledged $25 million to the National Forest Foundation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
As 2022 Dawns, Economy Bodes Well for Giving
The stock market’s strength and growth in GDP mean that even with the Covid concerns upending the globe again, philanthropy is likely to grow. Inflation and decreasing confidence among the wealthiest are worrisome, however.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
How to Ask Donors to Share Demographic Details
A new guide aims to clear up common issues related to charities’ collection and use of donors’ demographic information.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Lands $100 Million From Vera Guerin
Plus, the Juilliard School, Mercy Ships, and four universities received big gifts at the end of the year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Arts Groups Innovate to Battle Revenue Downturn From Covid
The arts have been battered as they have furloughed staff, canceled shows, and slashed budgets to weather the pandemic. While Americans as a whole donated more to charity last year, it’s not yet clear whether arts contributions stabilized in 2021.