Guaranteed Income Is Sweeping the Nation. Will It Last?
Since the pandemic, over 200 guaranteed-income experiments launched across the United States. The Mellon Foundation backed one of them, providing $115 million to support 2,400 New York City artists.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Ikea Foundation Awards $100 Million to the ClimateWorks Foundation’s Drive Electric Campaign
Also, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute received $50 million for a new cancer hospital, and the Skoll Foundation has announced the four winners of the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
69% of U.S. Muslims Always Give to Charities during Ramadan
Research suggests that nonprofits should reach out to this small but generous population during the monthlong holiday.
By Shariq Siddiqui
Contributor
As the Number of Donors Continues to Drop, Monthly Giving Could Be a Solution
Year-end giving was down 2.8 percent compared to 2022, according to a new study. Donor participation fell across the board.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Granddaughter of Megadonor Digs Into Rural Philanthropy in New Podcast
One theme: the surprising overlap between urban and rural needs
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Union College Lands $40 Million From Texas Instruments Chairman
Plus, four other colleges and universities received big donations, including Clark University which got $10 million for its new School of Climate, Environment, and Society.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What’s Next for Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s Giving?
Much about Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but those receiving grants from her recent open call for nonprofits do offer some insights, experts say.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Appoints New Head of Rural Programs
Also, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has named its next CEO, and the Children’s Defense Fund has chosen a new chief operating officer.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Attacks on aid workers are “increasingly routine,” says Elizabeth Stites, of Tufts University’s Feinstein International Center.
By Elizabeth Stites
Contributor
Foundations Need a New Message, Survey Suggests
A Council on Foundations study finds that philanthropy hasn’t created a coherent message about its impact and warns of a “narrative vacuum” as grant makers face increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations