Scholars Debate Whether Donor-Advised Funds Deprive Charities of $300 Billion
Lack of reliable data about giving stymies academic efforts to figure out the impact of the growth of commercial advised funds on charities that provide direct services, advocacy, and more.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Mastercard Foundation to Spend $1.3 Billion to Vaccinate Africans for Covid
In a first-of-its-kind effort for a Western nonprofit to bolster Africa’s lagging vaccination campaign amid widespread fear of a third wave of infections, the grant maker will acquire and deliver Covid-19 vaccines for more than 50 million people on the continent.
Crypto, Meet Donor-Advised Funds: a New Way of Giving
A crypto-enthusiast has developed a system that makes it easy for charities to receive digital currencies — and could open the door to new, young, tech-savvy donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Most Nonprofits Emerging From Pandemic Wounded but Still Operating
The widespread charity failures that many experts feared did not happen, thanks to stepped-up giving by foundations and individual donors and billions of dollars in government support, according to interviews with charity leaders and a new study from the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
By dan.parks
Contributor
UVA Lands $50 Million From Billionaire Alums Bruce and Martha Karsh
Plus, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received $45 million from Pampered Chef founder Doris Kelley Christopher.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Most ‘Social Donors’ Say They Will Be Ready to Resume In-Person Fundraising Events Soon
A majority of donors who have previously participated in fundraising events, giving days, or peer-to-peer campaigns say they will feel comfortable attending in-person events in the next several months so long as certain conditions are met, according to a survey.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Climate-Change Advocate Will Lead Environmental Grantmakers Association
Also, the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation is stepping down as executive director, and the interim CEO of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers will stay on permanently.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
More Money and Momentum Fuel Police Accountability Work in Calif.’s Central Valley
Faith in the Valley has been focused on racial justice in that area for many years, which allowed it to move quickly to expand programs as additional money came in 2020.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Charities Struggle With the Move From Remote Work to Safely Returning Employees to the Office
Leaders are worried about how to handle questions about who’s vaccinated and whether inequities could be created by policies that allow employees freedom to choose whether to work remotely.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofit Helps Parents Talk to Their Children About Race
A gush of money from corporations, foundations, and others was given to EmbraceRace in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Now the group is looking to keep the funds flowing to help fight racism.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations