Ian Bassin: The Democracy Champion
The founder of Protect Democracy says nonprofits fighting for democracy need to use everything at their disposal — litigation, voting restrictions, policy development, and public messaging.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The Nonprofit Work Force Just Recovered From the Pandemic. Will Trump 2.0 Set It Back Again?
Nonprofits are the third-largest nongovernment employer, providing 10 percent of American jobs. A future dip, though hard to decipher, looks likely.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
How Common Sense Media Is Fighting for Kids in the Age of AI
Support from big grant makers, an eye for earned revenue, and a CEO who both courts and critiques tech leaders have helped to fuel the group’s success.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Tax Measure Will Add New Money Woes to a Reeling Nonprofit Sector
Individuals and corporate donors could cut back — just as safety-net charities face a sharp rise in demand.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
A Nonprofit Offers Better Floors for Better Health
A Rwandan group offers an affordable alternative to dirt floors, which contribute to the spread of respiratory and parasitic diseases.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Senate Passes Tax Bill With Mixed News for Nonprofits
The Senate version includes a larger charitable deduction for non-itemizers than the House version, but it also sets a floor and a cap for wealthy donors, which could reduce giving.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Billions in New Taxes on Private Foundations — What’s Next?
The Senate removed the sharply escalating taxes in the measure approved on Tuesday, but foundations worry they could still re-emerge in the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Ford Picks Yale Law School Dean to Succeed Darren Walker
Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Can GoFundMe’s New DAF Tool Supercharge Charitable Giving?
Giving Funds are GoFundMe’s latest in a flurry of product rollouts with the goal of moving stagnant U.S. charitable contributions beyond the 2% GDP mark where totals have long hovered.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Depression Research Gets Big Boost From Steel Magnate’s $40 Million Gift
Plus, Amway heirs gave $20 million to Northwood University, medical students in Ellsworth, Kan., will benefit from a $15 million donation, and a $10 million gift will support budding lawyers pursuing public service careers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor