Nonprofits Call on Congress to Enact More Relief Now
The leaders of 38 national nonprofits pressed Congress and the White House to negotiate a Covid relief package now, and not to wait until after the election.
By dan.parks
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Foundations and Big Donors Gave at Least $5 Billion Worldwide to Curb Climate Change
The ClimateWorks Foundation says that the funding total has nearly doubled since 2015, but it’s still less than 2 percent of all giving worldwide.
By dan.parks
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Crises Prompt Greater Interest in Volunteering, Poll Finds
While only 36 percent say they volunteered within the last year, 60 percent say they are interested in doing so, and 73 percent said volunteering is more important than ever.
By dan.parks
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60% of Foundations Expect to Give More Because of the Covid and Economic Crises
The average increase in giving this year is 17 percent, according to a new report, and the vast majority of grant makers are loosening restrictions for grantees.
By dan.parks
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$208 Million Committed in Crisis Relief Campaign That Billionaires Started
A new effort urges increased giving by foundations, donor-advised fund account holders, and wealthy individuals, with a special focus on democracy and racial justice.
By dan.parks
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Senate Legislation Would Expand Charitable Deduction for People Who Don’t Itemize
The deduction, which would be in effect for the 2020 tax year only, would increase to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for couples, according to the Alliance for Charitable Reform.
By dan.parks
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Think-Tank Leader Mark Krikorian Explains Why He Wants Less Immigration (Podcast)
The head of the Center for Immigration Studies discusses why he believes the U.S. should extend a “warm welcome” to immigrants — but admit fewer of them.
By dan.parks
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#HalfMyDAF Movement Spurs $4.7 Million in Grants So Far, Co-Founder Says
A movement to spur more giving fast from donor-advised-fund accounts has generated about $4.1 million for 442 charities, according to data provide by one of the founders of the effort.
By dan.parks
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#HalfMyDAF Movement Spurs $4.7 Million in Grants So Far, Co-Founder Says
A movement to spur more giving fast from donor-advised-fund accounts has generated about $4.1 million for 442 charities, according to data provide by one of the founders of the effort.
By dan.parks
Contributor
In the past year, seven new CEO’s were appointed to top jobs at the nation’s biggest charities. Only one was not white and three were female. Still, top nonprofits have more diverse leadership than the nation’s largest companies.
By Michael Theis and dan.parks