Foundation Embarks on New ‘Equitable’ Approach to Grant Making
The Kataly Foundation funds nonprofits in areas that have been shut out of the economic mainstream, makes sure investment returns stay in those neighborhoods, and builds relationships with small organizations led by people of color.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
4 Historically Black Medical Schools Receive $6 Million for Vaccination Efforts
A Bloomberg Philanthropies grant will support the schools’ mobile clinics in their local communities.
Nonprofits Push for Equity in Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Nonprofits and their advocates are trying to help shape President Biden’s plans to help the people many nonprofits serve and the causes they care about.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Dozens of Philanthropy Leaders Join Statement Protesting Voting Law Changes
A high-profile part of the protest is a two-page ad with the headline “We Stand for Democracy,” published today in several prominent newspapers.
By dan.parks and Alex Daniels
A Philanthropic Call to Action Against Anti-Asian Hate
As we gather once more in philanthropy’s boardrooms and Zoom rooms, this time to consider our response to escalating racism toward Asian-Pacific Islanders, our organizations have a moral obligation to set the tone for a broader civic response.
By Cathy Cha and Robert K. Ross
When it Comes to Voting Rights, Philanthropy Needs to Act Like Every Day Is Election Day
Growing state efforts to restrict voting access threaten our democracy and the causes foundations care about. We need to start fighting back now.
By Geri Mannion
Contributor
Diversity Is Not Enough in Fundraising Offices
Nonprofits have been talking about diversity for a long time. But making sure fundraisers feel included and nurturing a sense of belonging require a level of intention most haven’t mustered.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Asian American Business Leaders Pledge $10 Million to Fight Hate
The founders of Peloton, Stitch Fix, YouTube, and Zoom are among the more than 3,400 Asian American business leaders and their supporters who have pledged to fund nonprofits that serve Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Listening to People of Color Is Important, but It’s Hardly Enough to Fight Racism
Understanding the policies and practices that lead to racial inequities and what role foundations should play is far more important, says a justice advocate.
Nonprofit Helps People With Differing Views Find Common Ground
The founder of StoryCorps likes a healthy debate but worries when people on different sides of the political divide show contempt for each other.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Advice on Attracting Diverse Donors
A collection of articles to help you raise money from a wider variety of supporters.
Donations for Asian American Groups Surge After Killings
Donations and pledges to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have spiked since the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, and brought renewed attention to violence against Asian Americans.
By Haleluya Hadero
Associated Press
Nearly 500 Foundation Leaders Unite to Push for More Support of Asian Americans
A letter circulated by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy noted a “perpetual outsider” status felt by its members. The group also released a study outlining the paucity of philanthropic support directed toward Asian American communities.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The Bezos Earth Fund Needs to Stop Shortchanging Environmental-Justice Nonprofits
The $10 billion fund should lead the way toward increased giving to groups working in communities hit hardest by climate change — rather than giving more to large, well-resourced environmental policy organizations.
By Peggy Shepard
Contributor
2 Years of Strong Fundraising Returns Projected, and 5 Other Giving Predictions
One report forecasts a 4.1 percent increase in total giving in 2021 and a 5.7 percent increase in 2022. Plus, what fundraisers need to know about the future of individual giving, grant making with no strings, the focus on racial justice, and more.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Companies Committed Two-Thirds of Total Giving Earmarked for Racial Equity
Companies donated or pledged about $8.2 billion of the $12 billion in total contributions that were earmarked for racial equity since the police killing of George Floyd.
By Haleluya Hadero
Associated Press