Amid Funding Cuts, Rising Volunteerism Offers Hope for Struggling Nonprofits
Some nonprofit leaders think volunteers will be critical to helping nonprofits remain lean and nimble in these financially uncertain times.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Big Funders Back 10-Year Campaign to Inspire Community Action
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Stand Together, and the National Basketball Association are among the members of a new effort tied to the country's 250th anniversary.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
How to Spend $100 Million to Help Victims of Wildfires
A community foundation raised the money after the LA fires. Spending it offers a singular opportunity to help survivors and a daunting challenge of where to focus resources.
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira
Associated Press
Craigslist Founder Signs Giving Pledge and Narrows Focus
Craig Newmark's philanthropic strategy is shaped as much by what didn’t work as by what did — leading to an approach that favors scale, networks, and trusted intermediaries over scattershot giving.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Gates Foundation Unveils $9 Billion Budget, Plan to Cut Staff
The grant maker will maximize its spending in key areas such as global health.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
MacKenzie Scott Gives the Trevor Project $45 Million
The gift comes after years of management turmoil, layoffs, and federal funding cuts.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Under pressure from the Trump administration, some grant makers are urging nonprofits to eliminate references to race in applications.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Short-term advances can keep charities afloat till a grant comes through. Will foundations subsidize them?
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Tax Law Will Affect Donors Big and Small
It’s critical to keep larger donors close while helping small-dollar donors learn about their new tax advantages.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
In Today’s Climate, Strategic Planning Feels Like a Luxury
Contingency planning is now the name of the game.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor