Pledge Asking Foundations to Loosen Grant Restrictions Is Working, Report Shows
Ninety-three percent of signatories to the Council on Foundation pledge say they loosened or eliminated restrictions on current grants, compared to only 67 percent of non-signatories.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Nonprofits Coming Up Short So Far in Congressional Stimulus Negotiations
Expanded access to charitable deductions, state aid that helps nonprofits, and loans to keep charity workers on the job are failing to gain traction, nonprofit advocates say.
By Alex Daniels and Michael Theis
Fundraisers Say A.I. Will Help Address Pandemic Challenges
Eighty-two percent of respondents say artificial intelligence could help them identify and contact more potential donors, according to the survey from the AI in Advancement Advisory Council.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Mercy Corps Starts a Public Search for New Board Members
A growing number of nonprofits are embracing the trend as a way to make their boards more diverse.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Updated: MacKenzie Scott Surprises Scores of Nonprofits With $4.2 Billion
Some 384 organizations, including food banks, Covid relief funds, and Black colleges, received the unsolicited donations from Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Diversity Isn’t Enough: New Book Offers Guide for Inclusion in Fundraising
Angelique Grant and Ron Schiller of the Aspen Leadership Group offer practical advice, like starting an inclusion council and taking advantage of campaigns.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Many Foundations Unsure Whether to Return to Tightened Restrictions on Grants Post-Pandemic
A survey found that 92 percent had loosened or eliminated restrictions on existing grants, 90 percent had reduced what they asked of their grantees, and 80 percent had made new grants as unrestricted as possible.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Misperceptions of Native American Life Fuel Discrepancies in Hiring, Study Says
Inaccurate perceptions about Native American life contribute to a sharp under-representation of Native Americans employed by U.S. foundations, according to a new report from the First Nations Development Institute.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Billionaire Stephen Ross Gives $63 Million to Make Cities More Resilient
Plus, Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell gives $12 million to Greenwich Country Day School for scholarships and faculty awards.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Virtual Events Helped Charities Meet Fundraising Goals
In a new survey, 42 percent of respondents said their charity will hold an event in 2021 that features both in-person and online activities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence