#HalfMyDAF Movement Spurs $4.7 Million in Grants So Far, Co-Founder Says
A movement to spur more giving fast from donor-advised-fund accounts has generated about $4.1 million for 442 charities, according to data provide by one of the founders of the effort.
By dan.parks
Contributor
San Francisco Ballet Asks Audiences for a ‘Leap of Faith’
The company’s 2021 season has designed to allow for the greatest flexibility, hoping the audience will commit to buying tickets whether the performances are live in the opera house or streaming online.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A nine-year examination of giving found that LGBT donors were very open to the idea of making a donation through their wills. It also found that women were more likely to ask about the diversity of a charity’s leadership and trans people were most likely to confine their donations to LGBT groups.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Obama Foundation Poised to Be a Powerful Force in Racial Justice Movement
However, some nonprofit leaders say they wish the Obamas had used their star power to engage with grassroots efforts more directly.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Salesforce Gives $20 Million to Boost Distance Learning for Low Income Students (Grants Roundup)
Also, a coalition of 12 grant makers have pooled $81.8 million to expand Covid-19 contract tracing in California.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Why A Theater Committed to Diversity Paused Fundraising After George Floyd’s Killing
ArtsEmerson’s executive director, who is Black, and its chief fundraiser, who is white, tell the Chronicle about the frank conversations they’ve had during the nation’s racial-justice reckoning — and what they wish other fundraisers would rethink.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
U. of Notre Dame Lands $15 Million for International Business Course (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, three universities received bequests for scholarships, music, and career programs.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Business CEOs and Investment Fund Team Up to Steer DAF Dollars to Covid Response
A new fund is trying to steer impact investors and donor-advised-fund account holders to support efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Akonadi Foundation Chooses New Chief Strategy Officer (Transitions)
Also, Northern California Grantmakers names its next president and CEO, and the United Way of Anchorage’s new leader previously led the statewide response to the coronavirus in Washington State.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Three philanthropists talk about their approaches to giving in the time of Covid, racial unrest, and economic devastation.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor