Sens. Grassley and King Push Measure to Accelerate DAF and Foundation Giving
Two key U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday designed to spur faster payouts from donor-advised funds and foundations, giving new momentum to an effort that has deeply divided philanthropy.
By dan.parks
Contributor
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
Warning Signs Emerge for Fundraisers in Latest Economic Reports
While overall growth remains strong, consumer confidence fell, the stock market was flat, and unemployment remains stuck well above pre-pandemic levels.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
As Pandemic Eases, College Fundraisers Are Optimistic About Meeting Goals
But when it comes to fundraisers’ plans to return to the office, leaders and lower-level fundraisers are not on the same page.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
How a Big Nonprofit Decided to Keep Tapping Into Its Endowment in the Pandemic
The UJA-Federation of New York moved quickly to tap into funds that had been set aside to generate long-term investment income. It has done that six times and plans to keep doing so — even though its approach goes against what many other organizations decided to do.
By dan.parks
Contributor
If a foundation lacks an authentic awareness or commitment to diversity and inclusion, requiring higher asset distribution may exacerbate the very inequities advocates are working to reverse.
By Kyle Caldwell
Contributor
First Quarter of 2021 Offers Good News for Nonprofits
The Chronicle’s monthly update on key economic indicators that experts say are important in predicting fundraising results point to continued strong growth as we move into the second quarter of 2021.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Donor Privacy Case Before the Supreme Court Is a Threat to Nonprofit Transparency
The challenge to a California law by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation could set in motion broad changes to nonprofit tax rules that would undermine trust in all civic institutions.
By Roger Colinvaux
Contributor
Ore. Group Shows Charities How to Earn Income
A group turned recycling into a money maker to reduce reliance on grants and donations — while reducing waste in landfills — and is spreading the word.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Landmark Case Involving Donor Privacy
The justices will hear oral arguments Monday on a California law that requires charities to disclose the names of major donors to state regulators. Their decision, expected later this year, could have far-reaching implications for nonprofits nationwide.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofits Have an Unexpected New Source of Funding: State Marijuana Revenue
As more states legalize marijuana, the revenue from sales is becoming an important source of funding for community-based nonprofits, but not all grant makers and nonprofits embrace that money.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
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
Job Growth at Nonprofits Makes Large Rebound in March
Nonprofits added an estimated 81,000 jobs in March, the largest rebound seen since August, but it may take 18 months for nonprofit employment to reach February 2020 levels.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
5 Economic Indicators That (Mostly) Point to a Brighter Year for Nonprofits
It’s been a hard 12 months for nonprofits and much uncertainty still lies ahead, but expert say there many guideposts that can help determine what kind of fundraising performance to expect in 2021 and beyond.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Amy Klobuchar and Other Democrats Push $50 Billion Aid Package for Nonprofits
The goal of the measure is to prevent job losses at thousands of nonprofits as demand for services rises but budgets are strained.
By dan.parks
Contributor
The Nonprofit Work Force Is 7.4 Percent Smaller Than a Year Ago
A new report of estimated job losses also predicts it will take nearly two years for nonprofit employment to return to pre-Covid levels.
By Michael Theis
Contributor