Giving Grew in a Tumultuous Year but Not for All. What’s Ahead in 2021?
Individual giving made up 69 percent of all philanthropy last year, the smallest share “Giving USA” has ever recorded.
By Eden Stiffman and Michael Theis
2 Anonymous Donors Pledge $550 Million to Western Michigan U.
Plus, four universities, an art museum in Israel, and an Ohio medical center received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Houston Ballet’s Charity Ball Offers a Blueprint for Pandemic-Era Hybrid Events
The March 6 program, which included small parties at private homes in addition to a virtual program, raised $850,000 for the dance company.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A New Reason Americans Are Getting Leery of Billionaire Donors
The news that the 25 richest Americans pay very low federal income taxes has rekindled a debate over the value of their charitable giving, what it takes to build a better world, and who gets to decide how to take on the toughest global challenges.
By David Campbell
The Conversation
Coalitions of Foundations and Donors Line Up to Oppose New Senate Measure to Speed Up Giving
Opponents say the measure, which would offer tax benefits to grant makers and donors who push money out the door, especially harms family foundations and community funds.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Mellon Foundation Commits $125 Million to Get N.Y. Artists Back on Their Feet
Also, Deloitte will make $75 million in grants to diversify the pipeline of people who seek careers as certified public accountants, and Google.org gave $2 million in honor of Pride Month.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Donors of Different Generations View the Value of Charities’ Work Differently
The results have implications for charities looking to attract new donors on the strength of their work.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Scholars Debate Whether Donor-Advised Funds Deprive Charities of $300 Billion
Lack of reliable data about giving stymies academic efforts to figure out the impact of the growth of commercial advised funds on charities that provide direct services, advocacy, and more.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Crypto, Meet Donor-Advised Funds: a New Way of Giving
A crypto-enthusiast has developed a system that makes it easy for charities to receive digital currencies — and could open the door to new, young, tech-savvy donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Most Nonprofits Emerging From Pandemic Wounded but Still Operating
The widespread charity failures that many experts feared did not happen, thanks to stepped-up giving by foundations and individual donors and billions of dollars in government support, according to interviews with charity leaders and a new study from the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
By dan.parks
Contributor
UVA Lands $50 Million From Billionaire Alums Bruce and Martha Karsh
Plus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received $45 million from Pampered Chef founder Doris Kelley Christopher.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Most ‘Social Donors’ Say They Will Be Ready to Resume In-Person Fundraising Events Soon
A majority of donors who have previously participated in fundraising events, giving days, or peer-to-peer campaigns say they will feel comfortable attending in-person events in the next several months so long as certain conditions are met, according to a survey.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Calculating the Cost of Losing High-Performing Fundraisers
How to figure out at what point major-gift fundraisers hit their stride and how to identify top performers.
By David Lively and Naveen Vinukonda
More Money and Momentum Fuel Police Accountability Work in Calif.’s Central Valley
Faith in the Valley has been focused on racial justice in that area for many years, which allowed it to move quickly to expand programs as additional money came in 2020.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
HSBC Commits $100 Million to Create Climate Solutions Partnership
Also, Georgia Power has pledged $75 million for racial-equity programs in the state, and the McKnight Foundation will award $1 million in unsolicited grants to social-justice groups in Minnesota in memory of George Floyd.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Biden Budget May Spur More Charitable Giving, Experts Say
Nonprofits advocates — also noting the absence of an effort to limit the value of itemized deductions, including contributions to charity — generally gave the budget plan high marks.
By dan.parks
Contributor