A Welcome Mat, Not a Wall: How Nonprofits in One City Embrace Newcomers
Philanthropy — from a billionaire’s family foundation to the YWCA — has helped make Tulsa, Okla., one of the most welcoming places in America for immigrants and refugees.
By Kristi Eaton
Contributor
Bill Clinton Explains Why Philanthropy Fills His Post-Presidential Life in New Book
The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti.
By sam-omar.hall
Copy Editor
Donor-Advised Funds Are Drawing a Lot of Assets Besides Cash
They are taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving.
By Brian Mittendorf
Contributor
How 70 Years of Design Philanthropy Transformed a Midwestern City
In Columbus, Ind., world-renowned architects such as Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei were picked to design churches, fire stations, and more. The legacy of industrialist Joseph Irwin Miller remains vibrant today.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
At Some Nonprofits, a Delicate Balance of Grief and Strategy
After the election, many leaders are balancing emotional support for rattled staff with practical preparations for funding cuts and policy changes.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
MacKenzie Scott Gives $65 Million to National Community Development Group
Plus, the University of Rhode Island landed a $65 million bequest for STEM scholarships, and Craigslist founder Craig Newmark gave $25 million to help U.S. veterans and their families.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A.I. Could Help Scale Humanitarian Responses. But It Could Also Have Big Downsides
The idea is to increase capacity, but mistakes could be dangerous.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
DAF Assets: $250 Billion, and Counting
While the amount held in DAFs hit new highs, both contributions to the funds and the amount of money awarded from them fell in 2023, according to a new report.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
AARP Hires Myechia Minter-Jordan as Next CEO
Also, the Hearst Foundations tapped a new co-executive director, and the Women Donors Network has appointed a managing director of politics and advocacy.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
What Ordinary Donors Can Learn From MacKenzie Scott
A wide-ranging discussion about trust in philanthropy, how to be an effective board member, and more.