Family Foundations Are Bigger, and Some Are Giving More
More than a third award more than $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Making Big Changes? Survey Finds Leadership and Staffing Are Keys to Success
More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Native American Group Gives to Individuals to Build Community Wealth
The NDN Collective is giving out $25,000 and $50,000 awards, thanks to a $50 million foundation grant.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
On Second Anniversary of Climate Bill, Funders Top Goals to Help Nonprofits
Two years after the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, a report finds that a group of 33 grant makers exceeded its goals for helping communities and organizations learn about, access, and implement funding through the act.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
The most talked about women in philanthropy don’t always take the same tack, but they have some core approaches in common.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
What Does It Mean When You Get Two MacKenzie Scott Gifts? Recipients Aren’t Sure Either
The philanthropist has made grants to more than 2,300 nonprofits. Thirteen have received more than one.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
A Silicon Valley Funder Diversified Its Board. Big Changes Followed
Recruiting former grantees onto the board has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
As DEI Initiatives Increase, Employee Satisfaction Grows
A study found that the more DEI strategies nonprofits employed, the more likely employees were to say they planned to stay in their jobs for the next three years.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
After 30 Years of Environmental Grant Making, Lois DeBacker Remains Optimistic About the Future
A pioneer in supporting environmental-justice groups, DeBacker will retire from the Kresge Foundation in September.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Despite Stagnant Salaries, Fundraisers Happy to Stay Put, Study Finds
The report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals also found that women fundraisers earned 21 percent less than their male counterparts.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism