Muscular Dystrophy Association Names Medical Researcher as Next CEO
Also, an executive from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America will now lead the Wellstar Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation has chosen a new chief investment officer to guide its $1.6 billion in assets.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofit Leader David Shapiro on How Mentoring Can Expand Equity
The latest edition of Giving Done Right, a podcast produced by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, features the CEO of the national nonprofit MENTOR.
Nonprofit Advocates Urge Donors to Support ‘Pillars’ of U.S. Democracy
Concerned about “serious threats” in the wake of the 2020 election, leaders at more than two-dozen nonprofit association signed a letter urging philanthropic leaders to support efforts to safeguard America’s democratic institutions.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Foundations Have Increased Giving and Loosened Restrictions Since Pandemic
Covid-19 is forcing foundations to change the way they work, with many increasing their payout, embracing looser grant restrictions, and reducing “what is asked of grantees,” according to a report released Thursday from the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Plans to Ramp Up Giving
Blank, who co-founded Home Depot and whose net worth pegged at $6.2 billion, also says he plans to give “99 percent” of his fortune to his foundation.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What Biden’s Win and the Stock Market Surge Mean for Giving
Some experts forecast an increase in giving to conservative causes, but others say the economy is a bigger predictor of giving than elections.
By Emily Haynes and Eden Stiffman
Biden Victory Gives Nonprofits Cautious Optimism on Advancing Their Causes
A still-divided government could slow relief funds from getting to charities but will probably limit tax changes that might dampen giving.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Ford, Kellogg, and Omidyar Network Pool Grants to Continue Grassroots Groups’ Election Momentum
Also, the Lilly Endowment is awarding $25 million for youth services in Indiana, and the Gates Foundation has provided $10 million for a Covid-19 vaccine entering human clinical trials in young and older adults.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Volunteerism Falls Sharply Amid Covid, Study Says
However, most people say they plan to resume their volunteer work when it’s safe to do so, according to a new study by Fidelity Charitable.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofit Leaders Urged to Act Locally to Heal the Nation
Don’t rely on national leaders to bring the country back together in the wake of a highly contentious election, said New York Times columnist David Brooks, who helped found a national effort to bring people together.
By dan.parks
Contributor