Critics Worry Supreme Court Ruling on Donor Disclosure Will Make Charity Fraud Easier
The Supreme Court on Thursday voted 6 to 3 to overturn a California donor-disclosure law that critics said was a needless intrusion on donor privacy and would hurt giving.
By dan.parks and Michael Theis
Ford Foundation Will Spend $420 Million Over 5 Years to Advance Gender Equality
Darren Walker, Ford’s CEO, said in an interview that philanthropy tends to focus on charity instead of investing in efforts to overhaul systems that hold women back.
There were bright spots in the data, like 56% of respondents reporting they have a “strong understanding” of DEI concepts, up from 43 percent in 2019. But Communications Network leaders were disappointed to see little change in other key areas.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Half of Nonprofits Won’t Require Employees to Be Vaccinated as They Return to Work, Poll Finds
The risk of Covid spreading as offices reopen is a major concern for nonprofits, according to a poll of 635 executives.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
What to Consider — and What to Avoid — When Reopening Your Nonprofit Office
Nonprofit leaders and human-resource experts share advice to help bring employees back to the office safely and support — and keep — them in the process.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
The Pandemic Reveals the Long-Term Impact of Advocacy on a Food Charity
The Common Market has long purchased produce from local farms and sold it to schools and hospitals as a way to get healthy food to people who need it. After Covid hit, the nonprofit overhauled its operation to focus on emergency food aid to individuals.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
A Children’s Museum’s Partnership With Local School District Brings in Revenue — and New Ideas
Leaders at the Children’s Museum of Fond du Lac got to see different teaching techniques in action when it hosted a charter school for the 2020-21 academic year.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
An Early-Childhood Nonprofit Tunes Into Families’ Needs and Reconsiders Videocalls
ParentChild+ made sure families had the food, diapers, and technology they needed during the pandemic. Now it’s figuring out the best mix of virtual and in-person learning. Read more ways nonprofits innovated to stay nimble and survive the crisis in our <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">Creative Moves</a> report.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
How to Decide Which Pandemic-Era Changes to Keep
Listening to clients and testing approaches will help nonprofits chart a path for their work going forward, management experts say. Plus: See our special section on nonprofits’ <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves"> creative ideas for getting through a year of crises</a> and how groups are building on those ideas to shape the future.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
L.A. Housing Nonprofit Finds New Ways to Reach More Supporters
Virtual donor visits and tours have saved employees at LA Family Housing hours of driving time, and outreach to online influencers has raised awareness of the group’s work. Plus: See our <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">entire special report</a> on how charities have built on changes they made during the pandemic to shape the future.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Zoom Gives a Boost to Nonprofit’s Work Advancing Racial Healing
The move to videoconferencing helped the Winter Institute reach more people with its workshops, while allowing participants to connect on a human level and discuss difficult subjects. See our special section on nonprofits’ <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">creative ideas for getting through a year of crises</a> and how groups are building on those ideas to shape the future.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Mentoring Nonprofit Helps Kids Thrive in the Pandemic — by Adding Services for Caregivers
The pandemic helped Friends of the Children - Boston realize it’s hard for young people to succeed academically if the adults in their lives are struggling. See the rest of our <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/package/creative-moves">special section</a> on what nimble charities do to withstand crises.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Key Economic Indicators Show How Charities Are Affected by Split in Recovery for Rich and Poor
Services for the poor will continue to be in high demand and groups that raise small gifts face continued challenges, but organizations that rely mostly on the wealthy for revenue should fare well.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
When Participants Partake in Evaluations, Equity Is Advanced in Surprising Ways
A new study shows that when nonprofits seek feedback from everyone connected to programs, including participants, hiring practices, communications, and organizational culture become more equitable, too.
Habitat for Humanity Struggles With High Construction Costs
Local affiliates had to limit volunteers over virus concerns, then revenue was dented by the temporary closure of the group’s ReStores, and pandemic-induced kinks in the supply chain caused construction delays.
Skillman Foundation Appoints CEO; Marin Community Foundation Hires Rhea Suh
Also, two major conservation groups have named their next leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions