New Tack on Climate Change by Nonprofits and Foundations
The Million Cool Roofs Challenge is a shift for ClimateWorks, which has historically supported efforts to change policy and industry practices to bring down emissions. Plus, read an article on how <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/article/can-climate-change-be-stopped">philanthropy can curb climate change</a>.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
How Can Philanthropy Curb Climate Change?
Donors are pouring billions into saving the planet as activists demand more money and influence and question foundations’ policy solutions.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Nonprofit Gives Kids a Leg Up on Tech Careers
This week we are featuring articles from our recent archive on issues that are of special interest to our readers: Coded by Kids is dedicated to preparing young people from underrepresented backgrounds for leadership roles in technology — with the ultimate goal of producing startup founders.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
As Homicide Rates Surge, Momentum Grows for Community Violence-Prevention Solutions
Millions of dollars are flowing to nonprofits that typically struggle to keep the lights on.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Charitable-Giving Tax Credit Could Shift the Balance of Philanthropic Power Away From the Wealthy
If low- and middle-income households received a refundable tax credit for donating to charity, more people would engage in civic life and the nonprofit world would be forced to refocus its priorities on those who don’t itemize their tax deductions.
By Andrew Hayashi and Justin Hopkins
As prices soar for gasoline, groceries, and other essential items, donors will have less to give and nonprofits and foundations may be forced to make cuts or look elsewhere for funds to cover higher operating costs. Nonprofit leaders, most of whom have no experience dealing with inflation, should start planning now.
By Leslie Lenkowsky
Contributor
A new Ford Foundation-backed project aims to mend toxic societal divisions that threaten philanthropy’s most fundamental work, including its ability to bring people together to address enormous challenges such as systemic racism and climate change.
By HILARY PENNINGTON and Mark Freeman
Persistent Myths About Disaster Giving Continue to Create Major Funding Shortfalls
Philanthropy stepped up in a big way to address the pandemic, but its support for relief and recovery efforts following other climate-driven and humanitarian disasters remains stunningly low. Grant makers need to break out of old patterns that stand in the way of increased giving.
By Regine A. Webster
Contributor
How Nonprofit Leaders and Donors Should Handle a Falling Out
A conflict with a donor needn’t spell the end, says philanthropist Isa Catto, so long as both sides listen and remain respectful. Here are seven ways to proceed with caution and care when disagreements occur.
By Isa Catto
Contributor
Rejecting Unwanted Gifts Makes Donors Less Likely to Give Again, Study Finds
Researchers suggest a way to reject unwanted contributions while preserving a good relationship with donors.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
New Nonprofit Leaders of Color Bring Change but Also Face Hurdles
At least 20 big nonprofits appointed leaders of color in the past year. The new CEOs face daunting challenges in some cases — past charges of racism by employees or clients — but many are finding ways to move their organizations forward.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations