Despite the Down Economy, Some Nonprofits Aim to Grow
The nonprofit sector as a whole may be struggling, but plenty of ambitious organizations still want to expand — and some are succeeding.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Despite the Down Economy, Some Nonprofits Aim to Grow
The nonprofit sector as a whole may be struggling, but plenty of ambitious organizations still want to expand — and some are succeeding.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Black Philanthropy Month Organizers Hope Current Crisis Will Spur a Burst of Giving
The coronavirus pandemic and this spring’s racial justice uprisings might inspire more donations and investments to black-led nonprofits and entrepreneurs during this year’s event, organizers say.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Headwaters Foundation Leader Joins McKnight Foundation (Transitions)
Also, Wellcome Leap announces its inaugural leadership team, and TechPoint Foundation for Youth has promoted its next CEO from within.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Huge Sums of Money Are Flowing to Racial Justice. Are They Going to the Right Places?
Racial-justice advocates worry the money will go to superficial efforts or will overlook the small, Black-led grassroots groups that will be crucial for creating systemic change.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How a Small Nonprofit Came Back From the Brink in the 2008 Recession
A group that serves disadvantaged youths in New York City was on the verge of expanding when its revenue suddenly dried up in the economic collapse. It’s now a $34 million organization.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Coronavirus Exposes Gaps in Digital Voter Mobilization
As the pandemic makes person-to-person canvassing difficult, nonprofits push get-out-the-vote efforts online.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
As Nonprofits Shed Jobs, Some Fundraisers Are Getting Pink Slips
It’s a reverse from recent years, when the demand for fundraisers outstripped supply.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Thank Donors During a Crisis
Fundraising experts share nine ways to show appreciation, stay in touch with, and even inspire greater giving from supporters amid the pandemic.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Some Nonprofits Hail Paycheck Protection Program as a ‘Savior’; Others See Layoffs Continue
Some groups have hired back workers or reopened programs. For others, the benefits have been fleeting.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Religious Groups and Schools Got the Most PPP Loans
The Chronicle of Philanthropy analyzed the data for 42,462 organizations that received loans of $150,000 to $10 million.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
To White Leaders of Philanthropy: Do It Differently This Time
The drive to act immediately is understandable. But first recognize that when white-led institutions impose their definition of action during moments like these, it can be an obstacle to the actual work needed to create systemic change.
By Ajuah Helton and Kishshana Palmer
How to Appeal to Donors of Color: An Online Briefing
Three experts share insights and advice to help fundraisers attract and engage donors of color.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
New Report Offers 4 Scenarios for How Covid and the Economy’s Fall Will Reshape the Nonprofit World
As many as 40 percent of charities could be wiped out, according to one forecast — but grant makers and nonprofits could also seize new ways to advance their missions.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Schultz Family Foundation Hires First Outside President (Transitions)
Also, Ronald McDonald House Charities has promoted its next leader from within, and the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers has appointed an interim CEO.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Report Projects 22,000 Nonprofits Will Fail Due to Coronavirus
That median estimate produced by Candid represents a failure rate of 7 percent.
By dan.parks
Contributor