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
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
We Agree, Foundations Should Be Held Accountable for High Salaries and Staggering Expenses
Two former foundation officials support the idea of challenging the “staggering” redirection of charitable dollars to pay for “bloated foundation staff” and administrative expenses.
Biden Plan Would Aid People in Poverty and Nonprofits That Serve Them
Nonprofits said they were pleased that Biden did not propose paying for those changes by limiting itemized deductions, including those for charitable giving, for people making $400,000 or more annually.
By dan.parks
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
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 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
White House Actions on Gun Violence Open Opportunities for More Philanthropic Investment
State and local groups are leading the fight for gun-violence prevention legislation, but they need more resources to get the job done and permanently reform our nation’s gun laws.
By Jen Pauliukonis
Contributor
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
Plan to Regulate Foundations and DAFs Opens Door to Burdensome Government Intrusion
The hostility to family foundations demonstrated in a critique of conservative advocates is mystifying, say leaders of the Philanthropy Roundtable.
Conservatives Should Applaud — Not Fight — Efforts to Change Philanthropic Giving Rules
Rather than attacking proposals to overhaul donor-advised funds and other giving practices, conservative groups need to focus on the real culprit — the growing use of donor dollars to support political activities.
By Craig Kennedy and William Schambra
The Pandemic Response Shows Why Charities, Not Governments, Are the Best Option for Those in Need
Calls for more government help fail to recognize who is actually doing the hard work during this time of extreme crisis — the local groups that know their communities best and can respond quickly.
By Megan Rose
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
Nonprofits Hail Antipoverty Measures and $1 Billion for AmeriCorps in New Stimulus Measure
The legislation could help relieve the burden on nonprofits and foundations to serve the neediest, but charity advocates were frustrated that no new tax breaks for charity donors were included.
By Michael Theis and dan.parks
Stimulus Bill Would Make Some Large Nonprofits Eligible for Forgivable Loans
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed by the House also would extend and expand help for nonprofits that self-insure unemployment benefits and would provide aid that could help many nonprofits that receive contracts from state and local governments.
By dan.parks
Contributor
National Service Advocates Hope for Expansion Under Biden Administration
In January, the Biden administration issued an executive order to direct federal agencies to develop plans for a Public Health Job Corps that would be modeled on AmeriCorp’s disaster-focused FEMA Corps program and would be administered under AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Conservation Corps program.
By Michael Theis
Contributor