College Fundraising Expected to Drop Sharply in Next Few Years
Development leaders say they expect steep declines in big gifts, especially those of more than $1 million.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Trust in Nonprofits Rises as Confidence in Government Covid Response Slides
While donors applaud charity work in the crisis, they show signs of getting worn out by frequent appeals.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Wave of Nonprofit Closures Likely on the Way Soon, Nonprofit Leaders Forecast
As federal stimulus aid runs out and state budgets face new strains, many nonprofits may soon be forced to close or merge.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Senators Push to Expand Charitable Tax Deduction to All
A new proposal would allow couples to deduct up to $8,000 this year and next even if they don’t itemize on their tax returns.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Ford Foundation Creates $50 Million Social-Justice Fellowship Program (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Koret Foundation has granted $50 million to support Bay Area colleges and universities, and JPMorgan Chase is giving $35 million for financial-health programs during the pandemic.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Technology has helped charities scrambling to raise money and provide services in a suddenly altered world — in ways that could last for decades.
By Alex Daniels, Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon
Foundation Requests for Proposals for Covid-19 Relief (June 2)
A compilation of requests for proposals from nonprofit groups focused on the environment, health care technology, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, and more
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofits Are Sending More Emails During the Pandemic — With Good Results
Open and click rates climbed in March and April, according to new data from the digital marketing firm Campaign Monitor, which is measuring how people are engaging with email marketing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Editor’s Notebook: A Moment to Build Trust
Charities are showing their mettle during the pandemic and gaining public regard. But there’s still skepticism about big philanthropy.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
Nonprofits Anxiously Await Court Action as Insurers Reject Virus-Related Payouts
For decades the Simon WiesentInsurers say their policies weren’t intended to cover something as catastrophic and widespread as a pandemic and that such payouts would bankrupt the industry.
By dan.parks
Contributor