Government Grants Were Key for Nonprofits During Early Covid Crisis
Charitable donations dropped more than 20 percent during the first six months of the pandemic, but government grants soared by over 65 percent.
By Jennifer Mayo
Contributor
After 4 Decades in the Nonprofit World, I’m Troubled by Philanthropy’s Expanding Footprint
In his new column, former foundation president Craig Kennedy explores what he sees as problematic changes in the social sector.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
Hiring for Diversity? 10 Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Affirmative-Action Ruling
Some worry that ripple effects from the landmark higher-education decision could blunt the momentum of diversity hiring and workplace programs for all nonprofits.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
IRS Throws a Chill Into Collectives Paying College Athletes While Claiming Nonprofit Status
The rapidly expanding landscape of nonprofit, donor-backed collectives paying college athletes to promote charities may not qualify as tax-exempt if their main purpose is paying players instead of supporting charitable works, according to a new memo.
By Jim Vertuno
Associated Press
Legal experts say foundations and nonprofits could face challenges as a result of the court’s ruling today. But the decision did not go as far as some affirmative-action supporters had feared.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Supreme Court Could Set Back Philanthropy’s Racial-Diversity Efforts With Affirmative-Action Ruling
The cases at issue involve colleges, but legal experts say many of the diversity efforts advanced by nonprofits and foundations could soon face court challenges. A ruling is expected in the next two weeks.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Georgia has relied on its state domestic terrorism law and an unusual state-of-emergency declaration to jail the arrested activists and deny them bail for extended periods, though they were released only two days after their arrest. Plus, see this Chronicle article about the surge in gifts to bail funds and the backlash.
By Beth Gazley
Contributor
Authorities sometimes struggle to draw the line between which organizations deserve to operate as nonprofits and which don’t.
By Elizabeth Schmidt
Contributor
What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?
A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
How the Pandemic Left Some Nonprofits Stronger Than Before
Despite forecasts of doom at the start of Covid, many nonprofits emerged fiscally stronger, thanks in part to government and foundation emergency relief as well as a surge in individual giving. Plus, see the rest of our special report on how nonprofits are rebuilding after Covid.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Damage to nonprofits appears limited so far, but charity leaders and experts urge groups to protect assets amid fears about the banking industry’s health.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Inflation and Labor Costs Squeeze Nonprofits as Pandemic Relief Wanes. Is a Fiscal Cliff Ahead?
Pressures spun up from Covid are cutting into revenue, as foundation and government funding dwindles and a possible recession looms.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Funding for Small Nonprofits: State Surpluses Lead to Creative Thinking and Advocacy
In Maryland, nonprofits want to create a $100 million fund designed to give priority to small organizations led by people of color. Across the nation, nonprofits are watching to see if they can promote a similar idea.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
In-Person Advocacy on Capitol Hill for Nonprofit Causes Returns
After a three-year absence from Capitol Hill, more than 250 grant makers and nonprofit leaders began a three-day gathering in Washington on Monday to press lawmakers to provide donors with more incentives to give and to provide nonprofits with an official voice in federal policy discussions.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Project Veritas Fired James O’Keefe Over Fear of Losing Its Nonprofit Status — 5 Questions Answered
A professor of law discusses the accusation, why it would matter if the organization lost its nonprofit status, and whether he thinks the IRS will investigate the group.
By Samuel Brunson
Contributor
More Research Is Needed on State Regulation of Charities
The authors of a report on state regulations of charities are calling for continuing examination and discussion to determine when the costs outweigh the benefits.