Nonprofits Work to Protect Employees and Volunteers as Coronavirus Threat Grows
Habitat for Humanity is suspending its volunteer building projects, and charities are taking other steps to limit travel and encourage remote work. At least one is worried about the impact on fundraising involving large gatherings of supporters.
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Nonprofit Conference Attendees Worry About Coronavirus
Several major nonprofit-related organizations are holding gatherings this spring that will draw thousands of attendees from all over the world. SXSW is under increasing pressure to cancel its annual event.
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Many Small Foundations Wary of Impact Investing
Thirty-eight percent say it will hurt returns, and 36 percent say they lack the capacity to do it, according to a report from Exponent Philanthropy.
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Some recent Facebook advertisements paid for by “Mike Bloomberg 2020" asked donors to help him make giving decisions, raising concerns about how a philanthropist running for president can keep charitable gifts and politics separate.
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Giving to Universities Grows 6.1% as Grant Makers Lead the Way
Gifts from foundations grew 21.3 percent, to $17 billion. The increase was driven largely by a $1.2 billion gift from Michael Bloomberg through his foundation, according to the annual “Voluntary Support of Education” report.
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Andrew Yang Proposes $100 Government Grant to Every American to Give to Charity
In response to questions from Independent Sector, Yang, Amy Klobuchar, and Pete Buttigieg vowed to expand national-service opportunities; Klobuchar and Buttigieg focused on volunteerism to curb climate change.
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Some Nonprofits Say Donor-Advised Funds Hurt Relationships With Supporters
A survey by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also found some praise for DAFs, with 22 percent citing lower administrative burdens.
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Soros Urges World Leaders to Back His $1 Billion Global Education Network
The philanthropist cited climate change, authoritarianism, and displaced people as among the growing problems the project aims to address.
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Interest in Spend-Down Philanthropy Surges Among Wealthy Families
A report also found that education and health were the most popular causes among families with net wealth of at least $100 million.
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Thank-You Calls Show No Impact on Giving
Showing donors appreciation is widely considered crucial for fundraising success. Two researchers wanted to explore just how much of a difference those calls make. Their findings surprised them.
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