L.A. Housing Nonprofit Finds New Ways to Reach More Supporters
Virtual donor visits and tours have saved employees at LA Family Housing hours of driving time, and outreach to online influencers has raised awareness of the group’s work. Plus: See our <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">entire special report</a> on how charities have built on changes they made during the pandemic to shape the future.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Zoom Gives a Boost to Nonprofit’s Work Advancing Racial Healing
The move to videoconferencing helped the Winter Institute reach more people with its workshops, while allowing participants to connect on a human level and discuss difficult subjects. See our special section on nonprofits’ <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">creative ideas for getting through a year of crises</a> and how groups are building on those ideas to shape the future.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Mentoring Nonprofit Helps Kids Thrive in the Pandemic — by Adding Services for Caregivers
The pandemic helped Friends of the Children - Boston realize it’s hard for young people to succeed academically if the adults in their lives are struggling. See the rest of our <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">special section</a> on what nimble charities do to withstand crises.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Key Economic Indicators Show How Charities Are Affected by Split in Recovery for Rich and Poor
Services for the poor will continue to be in high demand and groups that raise small gifts face continued challenges, but organizations that rely mostly on the wealthy for revenue should fare well.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Professor Gives Tufts $10 Million for Entrepreneurship
Plus, brother and sister tech investors, Shervin Pishevar and Sarah Pishevar Haynes, gave Howard University $3 million to honor their father, Abraham Pishevar.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Habitat for Humanity Struggles With High Construction Costs
Local affiliates had to limit volunteers over virus concerns, then revenue was dented by the temporary closure of the group’s ReStores, and pandemic-induced kinks in the supply chain caused construction delays.
Skillman Foundation Appoints CEO; Marin Community Foundation Hires Rhea Suh
Also, two major conservation groups have named their next leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Airbnb Commits $100 Million for Community Development Worldwide
Also, three investment firms have pledged $90 million to train students at historically Black colleges and universities for careers in cryptocurrency and other alternative investments.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Warren Buffett Resigns as Trustee of the Gates Foundation
At age 90, Warren Buffett, chairman and chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway, has resigned as a trustee from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He says has he has no plans to step down from his role at Berkshire.
Fund for Black-Led Grassroots Groups Is Upending Traditional Grant Making
The $14 million Southern Power Fund has given nearly $10 million to primarily Black-led, grassroots organizations in the South since last fall.
By Olivera Perkins
Contributor