Supreme Court’s Abortion Decision Prompts New Challenges for Philanthropy
An important but controversial era in public policy ended with last week’s Supreme Court ruling allowing states to outlaw abortion. Philanthropy and nonprofits have played large roles on both sides of the fight over legalized abortion, and they will have even more to do as a new era unfolds.
By Leslie Lenkowsky
Contributor
Afghanistan Earthquake Victims Face Struggles Getting Aid
Getting donations to Afghanistan earthquake victims will be far more difficult compared with other disasters due to sanctions against the country’s Taliban government and its troubled relationship with Western nations, experts say.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
With the Fall of ‘Roe,’ Abortion Rights Groups and Grant Makers Should Look Overseas for Inspiration
Recent wins for reproductive-justice movements in Latin American and Mexico offer lessons for U.S. activists about what to do next. But foundations need to first knock down funding barriers that have prevented collaboration across borders.
By Anu Kumar
Contributor
Teen Vogue, Podcasts, Photo Essays: How Foundations Aim to Inspire New Thinking About Capitalism
Several big foundations have set their sights on college textbooks, documentary films, and other means to make America’s future more just.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Can Philanthropy Remake Capitalism?
Some foundations think capitalism is at the root of the staggering economic gaps and other social ills in this country. Some call for sweeping changes; others say that’s overreach.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
My Brother’s Troubling Story Shows Why Philanthropy Should Avoid Investing in Institutional Care
A lack of space for foster kids has triggered calls for more funding of child-welfare facilities, but that is exactly the wrong approach. These institutions harm kids and exacerbate trauma. The focus instead should be on expanding the availability of high-quality foster homes.
By Sixto Cancel
Contributor
JPMorgan Chase Commits $30 Million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Also, the Amgen Foundation gave a $30 million boost to LabXchange’s free science-education resources, and the Cummings Foundation awarded $25 million to nonprofit groups in the Boston metropolitan area.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
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
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
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
Young Organizers Are Taking On the Greatest Challenges of Our Time. Donors Need to Take Notice.
Philanthropy should stop trying to fit youth movements into their outdated giving practices. Instead, they should provide them with the power — and resources — to unleash their passion for freedom and justice.
New Guide Urges Grant Makers to Fund Climate Justice
Foundations can partner with grant makers that already work with small community-focused organizations, especially those run by people of color, and examine their existing grantees in other causes for opportunities to fund climate work.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Progressive foundations have already raised $14 million after a string of victories at Amazon, Starbucks, and elsewhere demonstrated that workers have the potential to push for big changes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
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