Nonprofits Win Extended Charitable Deductions and Paycheck Protection Loans in Stimulus Bill
However, the loans in the new $900 billion measure that Congress is poised to enact would come with narrower eligibility criteria than in the previous stimulus law.
By dan.parks and MICHAEL THEIS
Giving Pledge Adds Stephen Schwarzman, William Gross, and 11 Other Billionaires
The Giving Pledge announced Monday that Stephen Schwarzman, William Gross, and 11 other billionaires have committed to giving away at least half their wealth since May of last year, bringing the number who have signed the pledge to 216.
By dan.parks
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Updated: MacKenzie Scott Surprises Scores of Nonprofits With $4.2 Billion
Some 384 organizations, including food banks, Covid relief funds, and Black colleges, received the unsolicited donations from Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife.
By dan.parks
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Powerhouse Coalition of Wealthy Donors and Big Foundations Urges Congress to Spur More Giving
Wealthy philanthropists, an academic, the heads of the Ford, Kellogg, and Kresge foundations, and multiple others are asking to change the rules on charitable giving to force more dollars out the door quickly.
By dan.parks and Alex Daniels
Biden Transition Team Signals Big Role for Nonprofits Throughout Government
People from organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union and Environmental Defense Fund are planning priorities for the Biden-Harris White House, as are foundations like Arnold Ventures, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bloomberg Philanthropies, and the Marguerite Casey Foundation.
By dan.parks
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Volunteerism Falls Sharply Amid Covid, Study Says
However, most people say they plan to resume their volunteer work when it’s safe to do so, according to a new study by Fidelity Charitable.
By dan.parks
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Nonprofit Leaders Urged to Act Locally to Heal the Nation
Don’t rely on national leaders to bring the country back together in the wake of a highly contentious election, said New York Times columnist David Brooks, who helped found a national effort to bring people together.
By dan.parks
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Nonprofits Push Congress to Pass Emergency Aid Now That Election Day Is Over
Advocates for nonprofits want federal grants, not just loans, and expanded giving incentives for private donors as many worry they will run out of money in the next six months or so.
By MICHAEL THEIS and dan.parks
Poll of Voters Shows Nonprofits Get High Marks for Covid Response
Voters also said they hope Congress and the White House will work to provide financial support to nonprofits struggling because of the health and economic crisis.
By dan.parks
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Donors Help Progressive Nonprofits Protect Themselves From Growing Security Threats
Organizations that focus on immigrant rights and promoting Black Lives Matter are among the targets of personal threats and cyberattacks. Grant makers say more dollars are needed to respond to a growing problem.
By dan.parks
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