Mutual-Aid Groups Ponder What’s Next
Neighbors came together to help one another with food and other basic needs during the pandemic. Some of the volunteer-led efforts are now seeking nonprofit status.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Elise Westhoff has been on a media blitz in recent months, spreading the gospel of conservative philanthropy and attacking what she says is a wrongheaded rush to fund racial-justice efforts.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
What Drives Direct Giving and Why It Matters to Nonprofits
Whether the popularity of direct giving is a sign that nonprofits aren’t winning the trust or hearts of some portion of the giving public remains an open question. But it’s critical that nonprofits pay attention and take all kinds of giving seriously — including that which doesn’t pass through formal charitable structures.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Ford and Mellon: Targets for the Philanthropy Roundtable’s CEO
In her criticisms of “woke” philanthropy, Elise Westhoff has made special mention of two foundation presidents: Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation and Elizabeth Alexander of the Mellon Foundation. Both leaders are Black.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Montana State U. Lands $101 Million for Nursing School
Plus, six other universities and three health systems all received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Will Having So Many Disasters at the Same Time Affect Donations? One Expert Weighs In.
Patrick Rooney, an economist who has studied disaster giving for decades, talks about how long people give after a crisis, whether that affects giving to other causes, and more.
Grassroots Efforts Play Key Role in Hurricane Ida Relief
Mutual aid groups that enable people to pool resources and distribute donations to care for one another have moved swiftly to help people in Louisiana and elsewhere harmed by the devastating storm.
By GLENN GAMBOA and HALELUYA HADERO
How an Instagram Star Helped Rescue Dozens From Afghanistan Using a GoFundMe Appeal
Dozens of desperate Afghans who had been trying to flee the Taliban before Tuesday’s deadline for the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul made it to safety with help from an unexpected source: Instagram influencer Quentin Quarantino.
Consumer Confidence ‘Collapses’ as Delta Variant Cases Rise
Consumer confidence is down, but the stock market continues to hum along, as Covid-19 cases rise because of the Delta variant. That all means it could be a challenging environment for charities and fundraisers seeking support from average donor households.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Nonprofits Can Now Add a Donate Button to Their Zoom Events
The new feature lets donors make a gift without leaving a virtual event. It also gives them the option to share their names and email addresses with the nonprofit receiving the donation.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence