How 4 Nonprofits That Aren’t on the Front Lines Are Raising Money During the Crisis
Fundraisers describe what they’re doing to stay connected with constituents and make their case for support — and how donors are responding.
By Emily Haynes, Maria Di Mento and Eden Stiffman
How Covid-19 Will Affect Social Change (Podcast)
Anne Marie Burgoyne of the Emerson Collective says nonprofits’ experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic will lead to stronger service provision and more social innovation and tech enablement.
Nearly 700 Foundations Join Pledge to Ease Grant Restrictions
The next likely step: a virtual “badge” that nonprofits can display on their websites demonstrating their commitment to reducing burdens on grantees during the current crisis.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
New $135 Million Program Will Build Inclusive Economies in 5 Calif. Cities (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Open Society Foundations promised $16 million in grant making for climate-friendly policies in the global economic recovery, and 51 key sites from civil-rights history receive $14 million from the National Park Service.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New Grant Commitments for Covid-19 Relief (April 22)
Some of the grant making recently announced to address health, education, food insecurity, the arts, vulnerable communities, and economic needs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Young Adults Favor Buying Local Over Giving, Volunteering in Pandemic Response
The most common response to the question “What actions have you taken in the last three weeks” to help others was “nothing.”
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Share the Stimulus? Campaigns to Donate Relief Checks Draw Mixed Reactions
Some nonprofit fundraisers see the cash infusion as an opportunity to ask those who don’t need financial assistance to donate some or all of it to charity. Others aren’t so sure that’s a good idea.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Women Give More Online Than Men, Says New Study
Women make more digital contributions and collectively donate a larger share of all the money raised online.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Hewlett Commits $22 Million a Year to Strengthen Democracy
The foundation makes permanent a grant-making effort focused on bolstering Congress’s effectiveness, a contrast to other foundations that focus on building grassroots advocacy.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Nonprofits Likely Will Be Eligible for Main Street Lending Program, Schumer Says
The program is a $2.3 trillion effort to help organizations weather the Covid-19 crisis. Nonprofits had worried they wouldn’t be eligible.
By dan.parks
Contributor