How One Foundation Built a Board That’s Standing Up to Trump
Young, racially diverse trustees who include several grantees are helping the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation hold the line on equity despite threats from the administration.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Tax Law Will Affect Donors Big and Small
It’s critical to keep larger donors close while helping small-dollar donors learn about their new tax advantages.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A Tax Scholar Suggests Policy Fixes for Charitable Giving
As written, the new tax law could motivate some people to give who might not otherwise donate, but it could also cause a lot of confusion.
By Ray Madoff
Professor of Law at Boston College
Ezra Klein on Philanthropy’s Role at a Precarious Time
America needs to renew a politics of plenty, says the New York Times columnist.
New Philanthropy Caucus Ensures Funders Have Friends on the Hill
The caucus might be able to help members of both parties coalesce around ideas that help nonprofits have more impact.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Congressional Investigations Are Coming. Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
Congress has been too preoccupied with getting the tax bill passed to focus on investigations, but that's about to change.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Protest or Riot? Foundations Navigate Legal Landmines
As the White House attempts to draw a clear line connecting anti-Trump protesters and progressive foundations, grant makers face existential threats.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
What to Do When the President Calls You ‘Corrupt’
Recent White House rhetorical attacks against nonprofits are unprecedented. Will donors listen?
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Why the Fight for DEI Should Take the Long View — Back to the Founding Fathers
PolicyLink president Ashleigh Gardere on philanthropy, nonprofits, and the opportunity for a “new founding” of the nation.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
A Third of U.S. Nonprofits That Serve Communities Lost Government Funding in Early 2025
Across issue areas, nonprofits lost grants and contracts, faced delays or funding freezes, and were hit with stop-work orders.
By Lewis Faulk and Mirae Kim
How the Rich Use Philanthropy to Dodge Taxes
Law professor Ray Madoff’s new book, “The Second Estate,” argues that philanthropy is part of a playbook that the ultra-wealthy use to avoid taxes.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Trump’s Data Cuts Could Leave Nonprofits ‘Flying Blind’
Federal data sets that nonprofits and philanthropies rely on to track need and measure progress are disappearing. A growing number of philanthropies are supporting short-term solutions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Is the Right to Give Freely Under Attack?
Tonya Allen and John Palfrey explain why they think this is a critical moment for U.S. civil society.
The Nonprofit Legitimacy Crisis and How to Fix It
Better branding can help attract donors and build public trust. Yet most nonprofits undervalue its importance.
By Michelle Flores Vryn
Contributor
What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue
The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
FBI Cuts Ties With Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League
The move came after complaints from some conservatives and prominent allies of President Donald Trump.
By Eric Tucker
Associated Press