To Combat Racism, Nonprofits Need to Knit Generations Together, Leader Says
Ben Jealous says young people play a critical role in fighting racism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
‘Trauma, Promise, and Possibility’
Black-led groups see a rare opportunity to advance racial justice. The question is whether foundations will give them what they need to step up.
By Jim Rendon and Eden Stiffman
Public-Philanthropic Effort Aims to Feed the Hungry, Put Restaurant Staff Back to Work
The need for affordable food is increasing at the same time that an estimated 10 million cooks and other restaurant staff are out of work. One Fair Wage — a campaign advocating for a standard living wage for service workers, backed by the nonprofit Alliance for a Just Society — saw untapped…
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Jewish Nonprofits Launch Nationwide Volunteer Drive to Respond to Pandemic, Social-Justice Needs
The goal of the effort is to inspire young Jewish adults to perform, collectively, 100,000 acts of service over the next 12 months in response to the coronavirus.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Elizabeth Alexander Outlines Mellon’s Shift to Social-Justice Grant Making
The new grant-making strategy will be accompanied by an increase in spending. Mellon plans to make $500 million in grants this year, an increase of $200 million over its planned budget.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
New Report Examines Big-Gift Philanthropy — and Encourages the Wealthiest to Give More
Only 36 percent of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals are donors, and more than half of people with high net worth don’t know if their giving is making a difference, a new report says.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Planned Giving Is Having a Moment
Many fundraisers are hesitant to bring up planned giving during the pandemic, but experts say that might be a mistake. Some charities have seen a steep increase in bequest commitments and other legacy gifts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Updated: The Nonprofit World Responds to the Death of George Floyd
Foundation and charity leaders across the country are speaking out against the Minneapolis man’s death in police custody and the scourge of racism in the United States.
Americans Who Need Charities the Most Don’t Trust Them
Fifty-nine percent of Americans say they have “high trust” in nonprofits, according to a new survey from Independent Sector, but that trust is lower among poorer Americans, those with less education, and those who live in rural areas.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Michael and Noémi Neidorff Pledge $5 Million for Medical Research (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, two colleges, a hospital ,and a food bank all received million dollar gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor