Supreme Court Could Set Back Philanthropy’s Racial-Diversity Efforts With Affirmative-Action Ruling
The cases at issue involve colleges, but legal experts say many of the diversity efforts advanced by nonprofits and foundations could soon face court challenges. A ruling is expected in the next two weeks.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Georgia has relied on its state domestic terrorism law and an unusual state-of-emergency declaration to jail the arrested activists and deny them bail for extended periods, though they were released only two days after their arrest. Plus, see this Chronicle article about the surge in gifts to bail funds and the backlash.
By Beth Gazley
The Conversation
Authorities sometimes struggle to draw the line between which organizations deserve to operate as nonprofits and which don’t.
By Elizabeth Schmidt
Contributor
What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?
A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
How the Pandemic Left Some Nonprofits Stronger Than Before
Despite forecasts of doom at the start of Covid, many nonprofits emerged fiscally stronger, thanks in part to government and foundation emergency relief as well as a surge in individual giving. Plus, see the rest of our special report on how nonprofits are rebuilding after Covid.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Damage to nonprofits appears limited so far, but charity leaders and experts urge groups to protect assets amid fears about the banking industry’s health.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Inflation and Labor Costs Squeeze Nonprofits as Pandemic Relief Wanes. Is a Fiscal Cliff Ahead?
Pressures spun up from Covid are cutting into revenue, as foundation and government funding dwindles and a possible recession looms.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Funding for Small Nonprofits: State Surpluses Lead to Creative Thinking and Advocacy
In Maryland, nonprofits want to create a $100 million fund designed to give priority to small organizations led by people of color. Across the nation, nonprofits are watching to see if they can promote a similar idea.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
In-Person Advocacy on Capitol Hill for Nonprofit Causes Returns
After a three-year absence from Capitol Hill, more than 250 grant makers and nonprofit leaders began a three-day gathering in Washington on Monday to press lawmakers to provide donors with more incentives to give and to provide nonprofits with an official voice in federal policy discussions.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Project Veritas Fired James O’Keefe Over Fear of Losing Its Nonprofit Status — 5 Questions Answered
A professor of law discusses the accusation, why it would matter if the organization lost its nonprofit status, and whether he thinks the IRS will investigate the group.
By Samuel Brunson
Contributor
More Research Is Needed on State Regulation of Charities
The authors of a report on state regulations of charities are calling for continuing examination and discussion to determine when the costs outweigh the benefits.
New Report on State Charity Regulation Touches Off Debate About What Helps Nonprofits Thrive
The Philanthropy Roundtable, a group of foundation and donors that advocates for a hands-off approach to regulating charities and giving, says states with too many regulations stifle nonprofit creation. But regulators say the study was sloppy and misleading.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
End the Charitable Tax Exemption and Remove the Conflict of Interest Baked Into Big Philanthropy
At a time of growing distrust in philanthropy and stagnant or declining giving, it’s no longer tenable to maintain a system that allows donors to reap rewards through the nonprofits they fund.
By Jeff Cain
Contributor
White House Gun Violence Program With Philanthropies Ends
The Biden administration had used the Community Violence Intervention Collaborative to get funding to 50 small grassroots groups to fight gun violence.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
How Grant Makers Can Help State Policy Makers Advance Smart Approaches
This month, a new crop of young elected leaders is stepping into power in state houses and city council chambers nationwide. Philanthropy needs to invest in programs to help them do their jobs effectively and fulfill the promises of the campaign trail.
By Tom Perriello and Karundi Williams
Allegations That George Santos’s Charity Is Fake Highlight How Scams Divert Money From Worthy Causes
Santos says Friends of Pets United rescued 2,400 dogs and 280 cats and that it trapped, neutered, and released over 3,000 cats. But no evidence has been presented publicly showing the charity ever existed.
By Sarah Webber
The Conversation