Early Childhood Development Nonprofit Brilliant Detroit Set to Expand Nationally
The early childhood education nonprofit, which supports children in underserved communities “from belly to 8,” plans to expand its unique neighborhood-based holistic model.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Can 50 Nonprofits Really Build Something Together? A Hopeful Idea Begins to Spread
Inside an effort dubbed “mutual aid on steroids” that’s getting a tryout in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and Lexington, Ky.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
‘We Can Save Our City’: The $100 Million Plan to Revive East Oakland
With Rise East, longtime residents aim to write a new chapter for East Oakland, starting with $100 million.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Affordable Housing in God’s Backyard
Some religious congregations are finding a new use for their property.
By Nadia A. Mian
Contributor
8 Homeless Moms in San Francisco Struggled for Help. Now, They’re Learning to Advocate for Others
The women are on the Family Advisory Committee, a program launched by San Francisco nonprofit Compass Family Services this year to empower homeless people to better serve their needs.
By Janie Har
Associated Press
Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?
The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
How Philanthropy Can Fund a Tech Revolution
Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
A Trip to Alabama, Lessons About Race, and the Payoffs of Out-of-the Box Grants
Visiting the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice helped grantees better understand America’s history of racial injustice while promoting empathy and awareness.
By Anne Marie Burgoyne
Contributor
To Address Drops in Giving, My Nonprofit Turned Fundraising Into a Game
Fun and collaborative approaches to giving can be more successful than conventional efforts focused on major donors, the author found.
By Dana Nichols
Contributor
Community-Based Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way in Solving the Local News Crisis
There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities.
By Dan Kennedy
Contributor
More Than Half of Nonprofits Use A.I., Google.org Survey Finds
Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Wendy Schmidt and Grist Founder Launch Immersive-Media Nonprofit
The billionaire philanthropist and journalist Chip Giller are betting that virtual and augmented reality are on the cusp of a breakthrough — and poised to change hearts, minds, and giving.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
How Transparent Philanthropy Can Liberate Billions of Dollars — and Do More Good
By sharing knowledge and data, grant makers can make their giving more accessible, equitable, and — crucially — effective.
Philanthropy Can Help Rewrite Hollywood’s Script on the Climate Crisis
In the run-up to the Oscars, grant makers should consider how supporting film and TV stories can counter fossil fuel industry narratives — and amplify other causes.
By Anna Jane Joyner
Contributor
How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions of an Indian Women’s Organization
The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. — delivering accurate medical information.
By Thalia Beaty. Associated Press
Contributor
Futurism Is Having a Moment in Post-Pandemic Foundation Strategy
Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer