The Power of Pairing Money With Mentorship
With $70 million from MacKenzie Scott, Native Forward Scholars Fund is expanding its successful hands-on program — something that others hoping to grow can learn from.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How Unlikely Allies Help One Nonprofit Get Results in a Deep Red State
By staying disciplined and creating broad coalitions, a small criminal justice group has carved out improbable victories in Republican-dominated Alabama
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How a Year of Funding Whiplash Reshaped the Nonprofit Work Force
Hiring plans collapsed, layoffs surged, and applications soared as funding disruptions hit nonprofits in 2025. The result is a more competitive, less stable job market that’s likely to persist this year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Why the $130 Billion OpenAI Foundation Has Other Nonprofits on Edge
The nation’s largest nonprofit remains tightly linked to a fast-growing technology company at the center of the AI boom. Nonprofits and foundations are raising concerns about its independence and accountability.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
As FEMA Falters, Philanthropy Is Forced to Step Up
Shrinking federal disaster support is prompting philanthropies to recalibrate how they plan and fund local relief, recovery, and resilience efforts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
SNAP Crisis Exposes Limits of Philanthropy’s Safety Net
As the longest government shutdown comes to an end, food banks remain under crushing demand. New data analysis shows most rely on contributions from individuals, not foundations, to keep shelves stocked.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
States and Foundations Unite to Bolster National Service Programs
The turmoil at AmeriCorps, which mobilized 1.3 million people over the past decade, has left nonprofits scrambling and prompted new state and philanthropic experiments.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Trump’s Data Cuts Could Leave Nonprofits ‘Flying Blind’
Federal data sets that nonprofits and philanthropies rely on to track need and measure progress are disappearing. A growing number of philanthropies are supporting short-term solutions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Are Embracing AI, but Many Struggle to Find Funding
Organizations are experimenting with AI at unprecedented speed, yet funding and data challenges could slow progress.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Spending It All: How a Small Foundation’s Big Bet Is Changing Lives
By focusing on patience, flexibility, and a willingness to forge relationships with grantees, a Maine foundation discovered that focused investments over many years can yield meaningful success.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor