Nonprofit Hiring Slows in August as Delta Variant Spreads
Nonprofits continued to add jobs in August, but at a slower rate than in the previous two months, according to the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Gates and Rockefeller Warn World Leaders About the Pandemic’s Impact on the Lives of the Poor
Two of the wealthiest foundations say that without larger government and philanthropic investments in the manufacture and delivery of vaccines to people in poor nations, the pandemic could set back global progress on education, public health, and gender equality for years.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Billionaire Banker Denny Sanford Pledges $350 Million to Sanford Health
Plus, five universities, a journalism nonprofit, and a Jewish temple land gifts ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Tuesday’s Children now also serves children who lost a parent serving in the military and helps communities that experience mass violence.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
United Way Worldwide Picks Easterseals CEO as Next Leader
Also, Greenpeace USA is promoting its chief operating officer to co-executive director, and the Nathan Cummings Foundation has selected its next president and CEO.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Haas Fund Spreads Its Work to Coach Nonprofit Leaders to Thrive
The ambitious new national effort comes as many nonprofit leaders have been stretched to the breaking point by the pandemic and many other challenges.
Facebook Awards $38 Million for Affordable Housing and Homelessness in Silicon Valley
Also, Apple adds $30 million to expand its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, and Home Depot and the Arthur M. Blank Foundation have together pledged $2 million for Hurricane Ida relief.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Group’s Alumnae Boost Education for Today’s Girls
A network of 178,000 women in sub-Saharan Africa who were educated with help from the Campaign for Female Education now support the organization financially, mentor today’s students, and act as role models.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Big Example of Direct Giving
A Minneapolis couple try to give away all of their considerable income each year. Most contributions go to nonprofits, but for the past decade, they’ve increased their giving to individuals. Here’s why.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Many Attractive Elements of Direct Giving Also Have Downsides
The potential for scams, the challenges to scale effectively, and the potential to amplify existing inequities are just a few of the drawbacks of direct giving through crowdfunding campaigns, payment apps, and other technologies.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor