Without Big Events, a Ronald McDonald House Charity Learns to Reach New Donors Online
Despite some online fundraising success, the Chicago area nonprofit expects at least a 25 percent shortfall in fundraising revenue this year.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Grant Makers Including Ford Push for Sustained Puerto Rico Recovery Effort
Twenty-one grant makers led by the Ford Foundation and Filantropia Puerto Rico have pledged to redouble their support of recovery efforts in Puerto Rico three years after Hurricane Maria barreled through the island.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Fidelity Charitable Allows Donors to Create Fund With Any Amount, No Matter How Small
The nation’s largest donor-advised fund sponsor today announced that it has eliminated the $5,000 minimum required to create an account, opening up the already popular philanthropic vehicle to legions of additional donors.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Lilly Endowment Splits $62 Million Among Every College and University in Indiana (Grants Roundup)
Also, the bank Truist has given $40 million to create a new fund that will support nonprofit community development financial institutions, and the Grainger Foundation has committed $32 million to the U. of Wisconsin at Madison’s College of Engineering.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Twitter’s Co-Founder Is Giving on a Grand Scale
Recipients have called Jack Dorsey’s grants game-changing, and they come swiftly, with few if any reporting requirements.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Should Address Real-Estate Expenses Now, Experts Say
Nonprofits across the country are finding ways to save significant sums of money on their real estate expenses amid the economic upheaval. Some are negotiating early terminations or subleases; other more creative solutions are options, too.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Former Atlantic Records Executive Gives $50 Million for a New Medical Campus (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, four universities received big gifts, and a Johnson & Johnson heir left $5 million to a science center.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Park Foundation Hires New Executive Director (Transitions)
Also, the Blues Foundation chooses the CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia as its next leader, and the longtime CEO of American Public Media Group is departing.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Associated Press, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and the Conversation announced today that they will work together to significantly bolster coverage of philanthropies and charities and their impact on society.
Nonprofits Call on Congress to Enact More Relief Now
The leaders of 38 national nonprofits pressed Congress and the White House to negotiate a Covid relief package now, and not to wait until after the election.
By dan.parks
Contributor