Abortion Funds Feel Frustration, Gratitude for ‘Rage Giving’
In response to the May 2 leaked draft that signaled the likely withdrawal of the legal right to an abortion, donors clicked on donation buttons and mailed checks in a fury. Fundraisers have been grateful but also frustrated that they may never hear from a lot of those donors again.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Center for Arab American Philanthropy Names New Director; RAND Chooses Next CEO
Also, the longtime leader of the American Museum of Natural History will leave next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Giving Refugees Money Instead of Stuff Can Lead to Price Gouging — but It Doesn’t Have To
Refugees increasingly receive money from humanitarian agencies and organizations instead of food, clothing, and other items shipped from afar. This approach is intended to let refugees get more of what they need while also boosting local businesses.
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
The groups are pledging to commit their own money to put the spotlight on efforts to help women get safe abortions, especially those who are poor and women of color because they will bear the biggest impact in states where the practice could be outlawed.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Mass Shootings Intensify Gun-Control Efforts at Grassroots Level
March for Our Lives and other gun-control groups plan to mobilize supporters to push Congress to require universal background checks, pass red-flag laws allowing guns to be confiscated in certain cases, and raise the age limit to buy certain guns.
By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Staff shortages and resignations are hampering nonprofits’ ability to do their work. Here’s how they are coping — and trying to remedy the situation.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor