Detroit Art Academy Gets $30 Million for DEI Efforts
Plus, the Los Angeles Opera lands $5 million to help its musicians weather the Covid shutdown, attract other donors, and bring its orchestra back to performing this summer.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
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
A Philanthropic Call to Action Against Anti-Asian Hate
As we gather once more in philanthropy’s boardrooms and Zoom rooms, this time to consider our response to escalating racism toward Asian-Pacific Islanders, our organizations have a moral obligation to set the tone for a broader civic response.
By Cathy Cha and Robert K. Ross
For All of Us in Philanthropy, the Moment of Rebuilding Is Here
Our grantees have struggled mightily with a range of challenges as foundations have seen their assets boom and learned that it doesn’t take luxury travel or other trappings to do good well. Let’s work now to keep moving forward.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
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
When it Comes to Voting Rights, Philanthropy Needs to Act Like Every Day Is Election Day
Growing state efforts to restrict voting access threaten our democracy and the causes foundations care about. We need to start fighting back now.
By Geri Mannion
Contributor
2 Commitments of $100 Million Address Racial Wealth Gaps and Accelerate Covid Research
Plus, see below for more about the gift to address the wealth gap. Also, the Conrad Prebys Foundation awards $78 million in its first round of grant making.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A year ago today, foundations and donors committed to new ways of operating to help organizations survive the health and economic crises. In 2021, there’s much more for all of us to do.
How the 10 Biggest Foundations Changed in a Year of Covid — and What’s Next
A Chronicle review found that only a handful of the wealthiest grant makers are ready to commit to increases in grant distributions or providing continued flexibility.
By Alex Daniels and Michael Theis
5 Economic Indicators That (Mostly) Point to a Brighter Year for Nonprofits
It’s been a hard 12 months for nonprofits and much uncertainty still lies ahead, but expert say there many guideposts that can help determine what kind of fundraising performance to expect in 2021 and beyond.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Philanthropy Needs to Prepare Itself for a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence
Incorporating A.I. tools into all programs and ensuring they are used for social good should be a priority for every foundation, not just those focused on technological innovation.
By Vilas Dhar and Kay Firth-Butterfield
Vaping and Philanthropy: Debating Strategies That Work
Bloomberg Philanthropies and other anti-smoking advocates respond to a Chronicle article about the billionaire’s work, and a former FDA official offers strategies foundations can use to resolve conflicts over tobacco policies.
A $350 Million Pledge Aims to Build Economic Development in Detroit
Plus, Georgetown University receives $100 million from Frank McCourt Jr. to diversify the public-policy field, and a medical school receives $2 million to improve health care for the homeless.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nearly 500 Foundation Leaders Unite to Push for More Support of Asian Americans
A letter circulated by Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy noted a “perpetual outsider” status felt by its members. The group also released a study outlining the paucity of philanthropic support directed toward Asian American communities.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations