In the Covid-19 Crisis, Philanthropy’s Investment in Local News Pays Off
Private donations are fueling important accountability reporting, ensuring scrutiny of government officials as well as critical guidance in life-and-death matters for people in communities across the nation. Sustained support will be crucial as this catastrophe continues.
By Vincent Stehle
Contributor
Revenue Cuts Will Hurt Some Nonprofits More Than Others
The pain will be widespread but some groups, such as food banks and arts groups, the damage will be more severe.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Creates $120 Million Scientist Program (Grants Roundup)
Also, Amazon Web Services pledged $20 million for infectious-disease diagnostic research, and the Gates Foundation is giving $10 million to address a locust infestation in eastern Africa.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Pandemic Has Revealed the Weaknesses in Our Democracy
Philanthropy’s focus is rightfully on urgent needs, but we must also do all we can to ensure that the voices of those hurt most by the coronavirus are heard in the 2020 elections and census count.
By Gary D. Bass
Contributor
U.S. Grant Makers Step Up for Global Covid-19 Efforts (Grants Roundup)
A sampling of some of the corporate and foundation giving recently announced to address health, education, and economic needs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
What Nonprofits Need and How Foundations Should Respond
Maya Winkelstein, CEO of the Open Road Alliance, explains what charities need as they grapple with coronavirus and how grant makers can help.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
A ‘New New Normal’ for Foundation Giving: 3 Acts That Will Make a Difference
Grant makers are showing new flexibility in their grants, but nonprofits need far more to survive the coronavirus calamity. Here’s what to do – and what to expect for the three stages of funding needs ahead.
By Antony Bugg-Levine
Contributor
Top Foundations Unite to Give Charities More Freedom Over Grants
A group that includes Ford made the move quickly so nonprofits can focus on services and remain financially stable amid the coronavirus scare.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Grantmakers Must Put Equity at the Forefront of the Coronavirus Response
Dispelling the racist misinformation, providing general operating grants, and supporting funds that help those who lack sick leave and have been laid off are among the actions that will ensure the neediest are protected, says a coalition of organizations that connect foundations.
Companies Change Giving and Volunteer Efforts in Wake of Coronavirus
Businesses are looking for new ways to offer pro bono services that help struggling businesses. Plus they are protecting their workers’ health by cutting back direct volunteer efforts. But it is unclear whether corporate generosity will continue as the economy tumbles.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Now Is the Time for Philanthropy to Give More, Not Less
Increased funding must focus squarely on promoting social justice — and provide immediate support to those who have been most negatively (and disproportionately) harmed by the public-health crisis.
By AARON DORFMAN and Ellen Dorsey
Why I’m Leaving the Nonprofit World
A leader of color says organizations should rethink their operations — and give more say to people closest to the mission.
By Sylvia Kim
Contributor
A Philanthropic Stimulus Plan for Advocacy Nonprofits
The coronavirus and the likely economic aftershocks mean it’s more important than ever to power the advocacy groups that can press for systemic change. Here’s what foundations can do now.
By GARA LAMARCHE, Phil Radford and SONAL SHAH
Bloomberg and JPMorgan Chase Commit $90 Million for Coronavirus Response (Grants Roundup)
Also, Facebook will match up to $20 million to two Covid-19 response groups, and Amazon will provide $5 million in cash grants to local businesses in Seattle that are suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Grant Maker Responses for Nonprofits in Need Vary Widely
The Ford Foundation is easing restrictions on many of its existing grants. Other foundations have set up rapid response funds, while some are taking a wait-and-see approach.
By MICHAEL THEIS and Alex Daniels
As Disasters Go, Coronavirus Impact on Philanthropy Unprecedented and ‘Crazy’
Regine Webster, who leads the grant making and consulting teams for the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, talked with the Chronicle about how the coronavirus is different from anything the center has dealt with previously.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor