Nonprofit Aims to Bolster Dance in the South
South Arts has created a program to bolster modern dance companies from Louisiana to North Carolina.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Most community-based groups led by people of color lack the resources to provide in-depth data about the success of their programs, placing them far behind in competing for grants. If donors truly want to cede more power to these organizations, they need to consider less costly approaches to determining effectiveness.
By Michael Nelson
Contributor
Charity’s Guide Helps Nonprofits Use More Equitable Language
International nonprofit Room to Read worked with Global Press to evaluate its communications and update language to preserve the dignity of all people and cultures.
By Geetha Murali and Cristi Hegranes
What Giving Tallies Miss: New Report Finds Significant Charitable Activity Outside of Nonprofits
Many gifts of cash and goods aren’t counted because they don’t go to formal charities.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Philanthropy Needs to Own Up to Its Role in Fueling Polarization
This week we are featuring articles from our recent archive on issues that are of special interest to our readers. To effectively address the toxic divisions that are stifling social change, grant makers and the nonprofits they support must acknowledge how their attitudes toward so-called opponents are contributing to the problem — and start listening to those with different perspectives.
By Suzette Brooks Masters
Contributor
One Response by Fundraisers to Racial Reckoning: an Affinity Group for Black Donors
The antipoverty organization hopes the group will strengthen its ties to supporters and help them connect with one another.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects