Ford Foundation Announces $180 Million in New Funding for Racial Justice
The money is part of Ford’s $1 billion bond offering designed to allow the foundation to give more now without cutting into its endowment.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Report Paints Grim Picture of Fiscal Health of Nonprofits
The pandemic has delivered a serious blow to the health of the nation’s nonprofits, which was already mixed before the spread of Covid-19, according to a report released Thursday.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Credit Suisse Executive Will Now Lead Association of Junior Leagues (Transitions)
Also, a new executive director will lead the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria hires its first head of health finance.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Head of a Community Foundation on the Importance of Investing in Local Leaders
Welcome to the first episode of Giving Done Right, produced by the Center for Effective Philanthropy. In episode one, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.
A Philanthropist’s Plan to Get the Wealthy to Give More Faces Headwinds
A blueprint for Congress that would add new tax incentives to channel more money from donor-advised funds and foundations to charities is drawing criticism.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Supreme Court Concerns Motivate Some Young Americans’ Giving to Charity
Eighteen percent of 18- to 30-year-olds gave money to charity within the last 30 days because they were concerned about the impact of the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, according to a new survey.
By dan.parks
Contributor
21% of Donors Use Charity Watchdog Services, Study Finds
A new poll suggests young people are more likely to be aware of charity watchdogs than older people, so the watchdog groups may become increasingly important in the future.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofit Leaders of Color Say Demand for Services Is Straining Budgets (Report)
The Building Movement Project surveyed 433 charity leaders of color. Women leaders, in particular, reported that they are stretched thin.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
College Fundraisers Are Increasingly Confident They’ll Meet Financial Targets
Fundraisers say they’re focused on raising support for social and racial justice programs, financial aid, and unrestricted funding, according to a new survey of college development professionals.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Mellon Foundation Commits $250 Million to Its Monuments Project (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Ford Foundation and a consortium of other funders pledge at least $156 million for arts groups led by people of color.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions