Few Donor-Advised Fund Grants Are Anonymous, Controversial Study Says
However, one expert and advocate for new regulations on donor-advised funds said the study has serious methodological flaws that casts doubt on its findings.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $140 Million for Health Needs in New York State
Also, the Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust have each pledged $150 million to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and four foundations have given $20 million to establish a nonprofit newsroom in Houston that will provide subscription-free access to local news coverage.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Rejecting Unwanted Gifts Makes Donors Less Likely to Give Again, Study Finds
Researchers suggest a way to reject unwanted contributions while preserving a good relationship with donors.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Gates Foundation Plans to Sustain Higher Giving Level as It Appoints 3 Independent Board Members
A Zimbabwe telecommunications billionaire who has committed to the Giving Pledge, the head of the London School of Economics, and the co-founder of the Bridgespan philanthropic consulting organization will be added to the board, as will Mark Suzman, the chief executive of the Gates Foundation.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Kamala Harris Art and ‘Daily Show’ Lead Anthem Are Awards Finalists
Finalists have been announced in the Anthem Awards to celebrate the mission-driven work and the social impact of individuals, corporations, and organizations. Included in the list are charitable programs from Airbnb, Google, PayPal, and the National Football League.
Donations in the Balance: Fundraising in the Age of Polarization
This week we are featuring articles from our recent archive on issues that are of special interest to our readers. Nonprofits and their advancement teams are under fire on political and social issues, with supporters using contributions to try to force change.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan Are Giving $50 Million to U. of Hawaii
Plus, three other universities and the Carroll Center for the Blind all received large sums from donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Alarmed by Trend Among the Young to Think Guns Mean Safety, Nonprofit Turns to TikTok Stars
After years of policy research at the Joyce Foundation, Nina Vinik has started a nonprofit that aims to address young Americans’ embrace of gun ownership as protection.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Packard Foundation Names Its First Director of Justice and Equity Grant Making
Also, Robin Hood has hired a New York City official as its next chief program and impact officer, and the president of Covenant House International is retiring in March.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Trust in Nonprofits Declines in U.S. but Grows Globally
Only 45 percent of Americans polled in November said they trust nonprofits, 5 percentage points lower than the previous year. Among 27 countries surveyed, the U.S. ranked fourth to last in terms of trust in nonprofits,
By dan.parks
Contributor