Asian American Nonprofits Hope to See More Anti-Racism Money Directed Their Way
As philanthropy has boosted funding to address the nation’s legacy of anti-Black racism, advocates for Asian Americans hope the recent interest in social justice broadens to include their communities, which have also been the victims of hate.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Appoints First Black CEO in Its 116 Years
Also, the Boston Foundation has chosen the president of Emerson College to succeed Paul Grogan as CEO, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has named its next president.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Philanthropists and Charity Leaders Discuss Better Ways to Fund and Operate Nonprofits
During the last few months the Center for Effective Philanthropy created a series of podcasts with notable philanthropists, charity leaders, and innovators who discussed better ways to fund and operate nonprofits. See our collection of these “Giving Done Right” podcasts.
Plan to Boost Donor Payout Faces Long Odds in Congress, but Some Advocates Say the Timing Is Right
A plan to rewrite federal rules governing how quickly money from foundation endowments and donor-advised funds must be given out to charity faces long odds in a new Congress that will be busy dealing with a lengthy list of other pressing issues, according to some nonprofit leaders.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
GivingTuesday Generates Estimated $2.47 Billion From Donors
Supporters broke records on this ninth annual GivingTuesday. Chimp Haven, for example, a sanctuary in Louisiana, raised 55 percent more than its GivingTuesday haul last year and saw a 28 percent increase in the number of donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Fundraiser Salary Growth Slowed in 2019
More than 75 percent of fundraisers saw a pay raise from 2018 to 2019, according to AFP’s latest compensation report.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Bank of America Commits $25M to Colleges to Improve Job Skills for Blacks and Latinos
Also, McDonald’s has committed $100 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Citi Foundation is giving $15 million to support 30 community-development financial institutions.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Murals With a Cause: to Save Local Businesses
A community activist hopes colorful murals will help bring visitors back to Chinatown’s struggling restaurants and stores.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Nonprofit Wish List for Biden: a Cabinet-Level Agency, Charitable-Deduction Changes, and More
Charities will see an about-face on many issues, but with a divided Congress, they may need to adjust their strategies. Here’s what to expect.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
What Biden Means for Nonprofits Focused on Immigration
Immigrants-rights groups hope the new administration will get the immigration system back to where it was before President Trump slashed refugee admissions and ended many protections for asylum seekers and “Dreamers.” See more ways the <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/what-the-biden-harris-administration-means-for-philanthropy">Biden-Harris administration</a> will affect the nonprofit world.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor