McDowell County, Birthplace of Food Stamps, Faces a Disappearing Safety Net
Many of the West Virginia county’s 17,000 residents rely on federal programs to get by. Trump administration cuts could deepen poverty.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Women Fundraisers Earn Less Than Men; Most Fundraisers Plan to Stay in Their Jobs
The average fundraiser salary was $96,449 in 2024, according to the Association for Fundraising Professionals annual salary survey.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Funders Commit $1 Billion Toward Developing AI Tools for Frontline Workers
NextLadder Ventures will provide grants and investments to develop tools for public defenders, parole officers, social workers and others who help Americans in precarious situations.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
What Happens When Federal Funding Disappears? A Preview From the Bronx
Over 84 percent of nonprofits based in the Bronx that received government grants would be at risk of not covering their expenses, according to an analysis by the Urban Institute.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Bipartisan Support Helps Foundations Avoid Tax Increase in New Trump Legislation
Two Republican senators and a broad bipartisan coalition of funders and nonprofits prevented a 600% increase in taxes levied on the endowments of the largest private foundations.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
‘Pick Your Lane’: Democracy Advocate Danielle Allen’s Advice for Philanthropy
The author, advocate, and nonprofit leader outlines where philanthropy fits in her “double barrel” strategy to strengthen democracy in Washington and nationwide.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
GoFundMe Enters the DAF Game: What It Means for Everyday Giving
A new offering by the well-known brand could be a rising tide that lifts all DAFs, observers say.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
IRS Opens Door for Churches to Endorse Political Candidates
Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates without risking the loss of their tax-exempt status, the Internal Revenue Service said in a recent filing.
By Lloyd Hitoshi Mayer
Contributor
A $200 Million Endowment Focused on Black Americans Is Taking Shape
The Black Freedom Fund has raised $100 million — and plans to double that amount — in a rare effort to build a Black-led endowment.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
St. Jude Children’s Hospital’s Fundraising Organization Selects New CEO
The group, which is in the midst of a global expansion, chose Ike Anand, the organization’s chief operating officer since 2020, who previously worked at travel-tech firm Expedia.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press