Now is the time for nonprofits to focus on people who give $2,000 to $20,000 a year and teach them to pay more attention to organizations that get results. They can make up for gaps in giving by Americans at both ends of the wealth spectrum.
By Sylvia Brown
Contributor
Providing Clothing to Families Facing Poverty Should Be More Than a Funding Accessory
Those of us in the business of offering free clothes to struggling families receive almost no help from grant makers. But ensuring children have shoes, underwear, and apparel that fits is a basic need worthy of philanthropic support.
By Deborah Blatt
Contributor
Fundraisers, Here’s a Way to Help Charitable Underachievers
Too many affluent people decide how much to give based on their income, not their wealth. Charity officials can help them change that mind-set — and enable them to reap the joy that comes from making a far more significant difference.
By Alan M. Cantor
Reporter
Foundations, the Solution to Our Democracy Deficit Lies in Plain Sight
Conservative grant makers have done an outstanding job of training their leaders. Now progressive funds need to do the same — and put the focus on what activists of all generations need most.
By Deepak Bhargava and Gara LaMarche
Fighting Falsehoods Must Be at the Center of All That Nonprofits and Foundations Do
As lies and disinformation increasingly threaten the work of nonprofits, they should incorporate tools that will help dismantle falsehoods and replace them with accurate and more emotionally compelling narratives.
Blinded by my class and race privilege, it never occurred to me to probe the organization’s salary structure more closely and provide the support its leaders needed to continue their important work.
By Lisa Ranghelli
Contributor
Increased AmeriCorps Funding Opens Door for More Philanthropic Investment in Service Opportunities
By combining philanthropic dollars with funds from AmeriCorps and state governments, philanthropy can play a pivotal role in boosting national service. To encourage grant makers to join in this work, the Schultz Family Foundation today is launching a $1 million challenge to match grants of $100,000 to $250,000 to AmeriCorps state service commissions that are working with philanthropy to expand national service.
By Tyra A. Mariani
Contributor
Philanthropy’s Failed Covid Test
While large sums have been given, the wealthiest are still richer than before the pandemic hit. And grant makers have been reluctant to say they will permanently lift restrictions on grants. What’s more, when it comes to vaccines, the world’s neediest are still waiting.
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
An effort spearheaded by U.N. Women and the governments of Mexico and France calls on philanthropic, government, and business leaders to address the profound imbalance in funding for feminist organizations.
A Key to Diversity in Nonprofit Boardrooms: Mobilize Donors to Force Change
Institutional investors have forced corporate boards to change. Now it’s time for wealthy trustees to take the same approach at the biggest and most powerful institutions.
By Carolyn T. Adams and Vicki W. Kramer