Book on Racism Vying for a National Book Award Draws From Nonprofit Leader’s Work
Heather McGhee, who led the progressive think tank Demos and now chairs Color of Change, writes that racism in health care, voting rights, the environment, and financial regulation hurts white people as well as people of color.
Foundations Offer Incentives to Help Cities Attract Workers Willing to Relocate
A growing number of philanthropy-financed projects are trying to spark economic development, promote civic and cultural life, attract skilled workers, and offset declining or sparse populations. Remote workers are especially attractive because they tend to have high disposable incomes.
By Olivera Perkins
Contributor
Walmart Heir Pledges $100 Million for Conservation of African Parks
Plus, Special Olympics, the Miami Foundation, five universities, and others all received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
MacKenzie Scott Dominates Donations to Racial Equity After George Floyd’s Death
Scott was responsible for $567 million distributed to the top recipients of racial-equity donations in 27 states.
Also, the PAN Foundation names Kevin Hagan as its next CEO.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How a Nonprofit Leader Can Help Small Groups Have a Big Impact
Giving Done Right podcast hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Cathy Moore, executive director of Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) in Houston. Moore discusses her experience working on the front lines during both Hurricane Harvey and the Covid-19 pandemic.
3 Key Findings in a Study of Donors to Racial-Justice Causes
People of color made up a big share of donors who gave money after the police murders of Black Americans, hate crimes against Asian Americans, and other bias crimes.
Major Research Group Broadens Definition of Racial-Equity Grants
Candid, a nonprofit that studies grant making, says it wants to help organizations that are combating racism find contributors and to help donors see who else is funding racial-equity work and which groups could use support.
The number of dollars moved from one fund to another has grown more then 400 percent since 2015, a transaction that is allowed under the law.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bezos Earth Fund Awards $73.7 Million, Pledges Additional $130 Million by Year End
Also, Edward Jones has committed $150 million to charities in the United States and Canada, and Open Philanthropy gave $42 million to Georgetown University’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions