KaBoom Gives Underprivileged Kids a Safe Place to Play (Podcast)
The opportunity to play helps children’s physical development, social and emotional connections, and creativity.
Kansas State U. Runs a Single-Issue Giving Day, Raising $320,000
In its first 24-hour fundraising marathon, the institution focuses on solving food security among its students.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Aspen Institute’s CEO on Running a Nonprofit Focused on the Exchange of Ideas (Podcast)
Dan Porterfield discusses the range of programs the institute runs on education, leadership, and policy studies — and its convening of leaders to discuss important issues of the day.
Trump’s Threat to Cut Aid to Central America Puts Heavy Burden on Nonprofits, Leaders Say
The proposal could have the unintended consequence of increasing the number of asylum seekers — and the demand for services, charity leaders and fundraisers say.
By LISA SCHOHL and Julian Wyllie
CorpsAfrica Takes On Small Projects With Big Impact
Started by a former Peace Corps volunteer, the group aims to operate in every African nation within a decade.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Justice Funders wants to weaken top-down decision-making at foundations and expand the scope of grantee influence. The group already has a big footprint in California and hopes its ideas catch fire nationwide.
By Alex Daniels and Ben Gose
MacArthur Foundation Appoints Prep School Leader as CEO (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, leaders exit the Southern Poverty Law Center amid news reports about harassment and unfair treatment of staff.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
It’s Almost a Requirement Now to Tell Donors the Impact of Their Gifts
Even donors who give to endowments want to know their money will be put to good use someday.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Nonprofit Helps New Immigrants Find Good Jobs (Podcast)
Though highly educated at home, about 2 million people are unemployed or working far below their skill level. Upwardly Global provides digital courses, coaching, professional mentoring, and introductions to employers.
What Advocacy Organizations Need to Win Today
Nonprofits must reshape their organizations to tell better stories, make membership about more than giving, and get everyone involved in problem solving rather than relying on top-down leadership.
By MICHAEL SILBERMAN
Contributor
4 Ways Nonprofits Can Tackle a Growing U.S. Divide
Unless nonprofits help people learn how to talk to one another about solutions, we cannot expect to combat our largest challenges, such as race, climate change, health, education, and homelessness.
By Richard R. Dion
Contributor
Nonprofit Uses the Gig Economy to Lift Women Out of Poverty (Podcast)
Samasource founder Leila Janah explains how the nonprofit aims to reduce global poverty through computer training.
Deval Patrick Says Impact Investing Is Essential to Long-Term Value
The former Massachusetts governor says that after leaving politics, he found his passion in impact investing.
Grameen America Says Independent Study Shows Value of Making Loans to Poor Women
The rigorous research approach proves that the $1 billion lent so far has made a big difference in social mobility.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Nonprofit Helps Kids Bridge Learning Gap Through Math Courses (Podcast)
Currently in 11 states, New Classrooms runs a program that uses data and technology to create a new kind of middle-school math experience based on personalized learning.
Our Foundation Is Emptying Its Coffers to Support Young People Fighting for Equity
Two years of rapid-response funding aren’t enough to help young people of color who are finding new ways to challenge racial injustice. Better for foundations to help them seize this opportunity now than to exist in perpetuity.
By Lori Bezahler
Contributor