Union of Concerned Scientists Appoints Next President
Also, the Evelyn and Walter Hass Jr. Fund has named two new leaders for its democracy and immigrant-rights programs, and Lorie Slutsky, the longtime president of the New York Community Trust, will retire next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Ethics of Opt-Out Donation Increases
While the tactic of asking donors to opt out of donation increases may net more money in the short term, fundraising experts say it’s unethical and may turn off donors and harm the reputation of the nonprofit world.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Businesses and Philanthropy Unite to Fight Racial Wealth Gap
The CEOs of Starbucks and Goldman Sachs will join leaders from philanthropy and academia in the new effort, called NinetyToZero, so named for the roughly 90 percent wealth gap between white and Black Americans.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Raytheon Technologies, Open Society Foundations Each Commit $500 Million Grants for Education
Also, the John Deere Foundation has pledged $200 million in grants to nonprofit groups over the next 10 years, and the Lennar Foundation gave $50 million to establish a new cancer center at City of Hope Orange County.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Ford Foundation Commits Another $1 Billion in Flexible Grants to Fight Inequality
Foundation officials say the first $1 billion in unrestricted support and other assistance it gave to organizations led by women, people of color, and others who are marginalized made a big difference — especially in their ability to weather the pandemic and other challenges of the past year.
By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon
What Nonprofits Are Doing to Increase Diversity in Fundraising.
A number of groups offer internships, mentoring, educational programs, and more to support pathways to leadership for people of color. Here is a sampling of programs.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Diversity Is Not Enough in Fundraising Offices
Nonprofits have been talking about diversity for a long time. But making sure fundraisers feel included and nurturing a sense of belonging require a level of intention most haven’t mustered.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Created Its Own Fundraising Pipeline
A summer “boot camp” helped the All Stars Project train diverse, early-career fundraisers.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Robotic Devices Donated to VA Hospitals Help People With Spinal-Cord Injuries Walk
Robotic exoskeletons have benefits beyond mobility, including an emotional boost.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Laura and John Arnold Commit to Giving at Least 5% of Their Wealth Yearly
The Houston philanthropists were the first billionaires to join a campaign urging the wealthy to commit to donating yearly. The campaign is allied with an effort to persuade Congress to take steps to channel more money in foundations and donor-advised funds directly to charities.
By Haleluya Hadero
Associated Press