Demographic Trends Push Giving Down Among Young People
In particular, giving and volunteering rates among young college graduate have been falling in recent years, driven in part by social and demographic trends that point to continued declines, according to a new report.
By dan.parks
Contributor
How Carly Fiorina’s Nonprofit Seeks to Help People Become Leaders
The former head of Hewlett Packard and Republican presidential candidate in 2016 is founder of the Unlocking Potential Foundation, which seeks to help people at nonprofits hone their problem-solving skills.
Community Foundations Plan Responses to Mass Shootings
“You know, random acts of violence never crossed my mind,” says one leader, but the times have changed. Community foundations are exploring ways to raise money and get it where it needs to go, fast.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Also, Walgreens commits $25 million for research on metastatic breast and pediatric blood cancers, and the United Way of Metro Chicago receives $10 million to revitalize 77 neighborhoods.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
College Giving by Foundations Focuses on Helping Low-Income and First-Generation Students
A study by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the TIAA Institute also found that grant making to community colleges is of particular interest for foundations focused on employability.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Share of Households That Give Declined 13 Percentage Points Post-Recession
The report, by the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy, says 20 million households stopped giving to charity from 2000 to 2016.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Pepperdine’s Law School Lands $50 Million to Help Underserved Students (Gifts Roundup)
In addition, Craig Newmark gave $1.5 million for a program that will help journalists investigate and verify online content.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
List of Major Donors Divesting From Fossil Fuels Swells to Nearly 200
The founder of the movement says the investment returns for the foundations and family offices that have signed onto the pledge haven’t suffered.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
68% of Voters Favor Political Candidates Who Would Help Charities
The study, by Independent Sector, also found that 75 percent of voters favor new rules that would make it harder for politicians to misuse charities “to avoid disclosure and rules on campaign-finance limits.”
By dan.parks
Contributor
Marguerite Casey Foundation Selects Head of Workers Lab as New Leader (Transitions)
Also, Charity Navigator has appointed a new chief ratings technology officer, and the Ford Motor Company chooses the next president of its corporate-giving fund.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions