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
Are Foundations’ Doors Opening?
At the start of the pandemic, many foundations loosened grant requirements and vowed to give more to grassroots groups, especially those led by people of color. Two years later, it’s uncertain what will stick.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The churn has pushed salaries for nonprofit leaders up as much as 30 percent over the last two years.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Without a Succession Plan, ‘You’re Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ ’
The more groups plan for a change in leadership, the better their chances of having a smooth transition. Plus, read a <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/article/large-numbers-of-nonprofit-leaders-are-stepping-down-and-the-competition-to-find-new-ones-is-fierce">companion piece</a> about the competition for nonprofit leaders as many are stepping down.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
A Foundation’s Barriers Come Down, One by One
Before the onset of Covid and the uprisings that followed the murder of George Floyd, the trustees of the Stupski Foundation had already made a huge grant-making decision: The fund would give away all its money by 2029 and shut down. Plus: Read about whether foundations are keeping the <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/article/are-foundations-doors-opening">grant-making changes</a> they began during the pandemic.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Foundations Moved to Fix Cumbersome Applications — but Grantees Say More Is Needed
Efforts to ease the proposal and review process are part of a rethink about how grant makers can demonstrator they trust nonprofits to use philanthropic funds wisely.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Once a highly profitable media giant, the organization now banks on philanthropy and its “save the planet” mission.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
The National Geographic Society’s First Woman CEO Takes on Ugly Truths From Its Past
The National Geographic Society has to address ugly truths in its history as it reboots under new CEO Jill Tiefenthaler and taps the society’s 134-year legacy of exploration.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
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