San Diego Commission Made Grants to Member’s Nonprofit
First 5 San Diego, which allocates tax dollars for early-education programs, has awarded or committed $1.4 million in recent years to a children’s charity headed by one of its board members, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.
How to Appeal to Gay and Lesbian Donors
Here is a collection of Chronicle resources to help nonprofits better understand gay and lesbian causes and challenges.
How to Attract Donations for a Matching Gift
Experts offer advice on setting a plan of action for challenge gifts, involving the board, telling your story, and approaching potential donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
5 Universities Received Half of All Private Support for Basic Science Research
A survey of U.S. higher-education institutions found that half the money earmarked for basic research in 2015 went toward the life sciences.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How — and Why — to Keep Jargon Out of Fundraising Appeals
Eliminate words and phrases that trip up donors in your direct mail, emails, and other fundraising pitches.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Why Grant Makers Should Be Open With Nonprofits
An association of philanthropists who work with few or no staff members shares two videos in which grant makers talk about the importance of open communication with nonprofits and explain why they seek out grantees’ expertise.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Skoll Foundation Announces 2016 Award Recipients
The Skoll Foundation announced Monday the six recipients of the 2016 Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship.
Gates Foundation’s Influence Has Profoundly Changed Seattle
The convergence of large health-care companies, research institutes, and other nonprofits and businesses associated with the Gates Foundation are changing the face of the city, The New York Times reports.
One Year Later, Hope and Despair Found in Equal Measure in Baltimore
Foundation leaders at a conference in the nation’s capital take a side trip to the scene of one of the nation’s notorious recent clashes between police and an African-American community.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Small Foundations Significantly Boost Giving, Study Says
Grant makers with less than $50 million in assets increased their giving by nearly one-quarter in 2015, according to Foundation Source. The smallest foundations gave away the greatest percentage of their assets.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
How to Persuade Grant Makers Your Program Is Sustainable
When evaluating proposals, foundations often want to know how a program will survive after the donation is spent. Here a consultant offers advice and shares a sample case for sustainability.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: GE Foundation Awards $50 Million to Boston Organizations
Other awards include $21.9 million from the MasterCard Foundation to Arizona State University to help students from Ghana complete undergraduate and master’s degrees.
By Eden Stiffman and Alex Daniels
5 Ways to Attract Gifts From Donor-Advised Funds
Experts share tips on how nonprofits can get more contributions from DAF owners.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
JPMorgan Commits $125 Million to Help Urban Neighborhoods
The banking giant is seeking to help those left behind or pushed out by gentrification.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Grants Roundup: Carnegie and MacArthur Funds Give $25 Million for Nuclear-Security Work
Other awards include $10 million from the Anschutz Foundation to establish a center for behavioral health at the University of Colorado.
By Eden Stiffman and Alex Daniels
Foundation Center Lays Off 14% of Staff as It Moves to Give Grant Seekers More Data Faster
New data systems are allowing the center to vastly increase the speed and volume of information on what foundations and corporations support.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor