Cardinali Announces Departure From Independent Sector
During his six years on the job, Dan Cardinali accelerated a focus on race and equity in the nonprofit world at the coalition of charities and foundations.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Some Nonprofits Had a Strong End to 2021, But the Outlook for 2022 Is Uncertain
Brand-name charities focused on hunger and health reported record-breaking fundraising hauls, while smaller groups with diverse missions said fundraising was largely on par with expectations.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Virtua Health Commits $85 Million to Rowan University for Regional Health-Innovation Hub
Also, the Jim Joseph Foundation has pledged $12 million to help Jewish summer camps recover from the pandemic, the CDC Foundation has given $2.5 million for campaigns to increase vaccine confidence in rural populations and communities of color.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Giving Rates Were Up But Volunteering Declined Last Year, Gallup Poll Says
Eighty-one percent of Americans say they donated money to charity in 2021, up from 73 percent a year earlier, according to a new Gallup poll. The share of people who gave money in 2021 rose across all income groups.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofit Work Force Still 3.7 Percent Smaller Than Before the Pandemic
U.S. nonprofits added an estimated 9,246 jobs in December, bringing total jobs to around 12 million. Before the pandemic began, in February 2020, U.S. nonprofits employed roughly 12.5 million workers.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and IllumiNative Help Native American Groups Fight Vaccine Hesitancy
With nearly $1 million from CZI, grassroots groups are using social media, enlisting influencers, and taking other steps to prevent the spread of Covid.
By Kristen Griffith
Contributor
Foundation Takes Aim at Social Isolation
Even before the pandemic, the RFF Foundation for Aging made social connectedness one of its priorities because stronger social bonds improve older people’s quality of life.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Nonprofits Are at Risk of Cyberattacks. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Most charities have spent little on cybersecurity because of cost — and because they didn’t think they’d be targets. The good news is there’s help to address the threat. Plus, see the rest of our January issue.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Rodger and Paula Riney Give Dana-Farber $40 Million
Plus, the ACLU, Brandeis, and UC San Diego’s Shiley Eye Institute all receive large gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Billions of dollars have been committed, but more attention needs to be paid to communities that lack the ability to advocate to ensure that their neighborhoods benefit.
By dan.parks
Contributor