Is the Right to Give Freely Under Attack?
Tonya Allen and John Palfrey explain why they think this is a critical moment for U.S. civil society.
The Nonprofit Legitimacy Crisis and How to Fix It
Better branding can help attract donors and build public trust. Yet most nonprofits undervalue its importance.
By Michelle Flores Vryn
Contributor
What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue
The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
FBI Cuts Ties With Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League
The move came after complaints from some conservatives and prominent allies of President Donald Trump.
By Eric Tucker
Associated Press
Trump’s Order to Investigate Liberal Groups Is Likely to Face Legal Challenges
Some conservatives fear the president’s attacks on progressive foundations could come back to haunt them. “What might President AOC not like?”
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A Bipartisan Plan to Raise the Foundation Payout Rate
A modest 1 or 2 percent increase could significantly benefit the nonprofit sector.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
What’s at Stake for Nonprofits With a Government Shutdown Looming
A government shutdown is likely to add stress to nonprofits that have been grappling with federal cuts since the start of the year, according to advocacy groups.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Philanthropy Leaders Decry Trump’s Order to Investigate Liberal Groups
The executive memorandum follows reports that the Department of Justice is calling on federal prosecutors to investigate George Soros’s Open Society Foundations.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Trump Threatens Progressive Foundations, but Proving Wrongdoing Would Be Difficult
Under the Bill of Rights, the U.S. has strong protections in place that shield nonprofits. Still, there are some precedents for attempts to repress them.
By Beth Gazley
Contributor
100-Plus Foundations Stand United as White House Goes on the Attack
The philanthropies wrote an open letter that condemns political violence and defends their freedom of speech and the freedom to give.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Readers Push Back on Op-Ed’s Call to Reject Government Funding
The author, they contend, misunderstands the nonprofit sector’s role and the value of public dollars.
How Well Do You Know the New Tax Law? A News Quiz
What will change for big donors, corporate giving, charities? Test how much you know.
Trump Wants to Axe an Affordable Housing Grant That’s a Lifeline for Many Rural Communities
Experts and state housing agencies say that would set back tens of thousands of future affordable housing developments nationwide, particularly hurting Appalachian towns and rural counties where government aid is sparse and investors are few.
Nonprofits Are Preparing for National Guard Deployment Beyond D.C.
Groups that work with unhoused people, communities of color, and immigrants are aiming to provide additional resources if National Guard troops and federal agents are deployed to their cities.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Trump Funding Cuts Show Why Nonprofits Should End Reliance on Federal Grants
Even when government dollars support good work, they often come with strings attached, making it harder for nonprofits to fulfill their missions and serve their communities.
By Denis Dunn
Contributor
How 6 Leaders Are Navigating Federal Funding Cuts
Survival strategies to help nonprofits adapt to the tumultuous funding environment.
By Nandita Raghuram
Deputy Editor, Opinion