Biden Plan Would Aid People in Poverty and Nonprofits That Serve Them
Nonprofits said they were pleased that Biden did not propose paying for those changes by limiting itemized deductions, including those for charitable giving, for people making $400,000 or more annually.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Donor Privacy Case Before the Supreme Court Is a Threat to Nonprofit Transparency
The challenge to a California law by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation could set in motion broad changes to nonprofit tax rules that would undermine trust in all civic institutions.
By Roger Colinvaux
Contributor
N.C. Insurance Executive Leaves $50 Million to Community Foundation
Plus, Johns Hopkins University, the Rand Corporation, and four other nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Grant makers faced their fears and overcame harmful giving patterns during a year of extreme challenges. They need to embrace their newfound bravery permanently.
By Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Contributor
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Landmark Case Involving Donor Privacy
The justices will hear oral arguments Monday on a California law that requires charities to disclose the names of major donors to state regulators. Their decision, expected later this year, could have far-reaching implications for nonprofits nationwide.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Philanthropy Should Commit to Integrating Climate Work Into Everything
Like racial injustice, confronting climate change will require those of us in philanthropy to change our assumptions about how we operate our organizations, how we live, and the way we fund.
By Maya Winkelstein
Contributor
The Pandemic’s Influence on Cash Giving, Billionaire Philanthropy, Crowdfunding, and More
Historian Benjamin Soskis takes stock of the past year’s crises and discusses how fundraisers and philanthropy leaders can adapt to a changed giving landscape and prepare for an uncertain future.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Couple Who Were WWII Vets Leave $12 Million to Hampden-Sydney College
Plus, the Pope Francis Center received $7 million to help pay for a new housing and wellness complex for people experiencing homelessness in Detroit.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Donor’s Perspective on Fundraising, Donor Relations, and More
Isa Catto, executive director of the Catto Shaw Foundation, explores issues affecting nonprofits and the donors who support them in a series of columns for the Chronicle.
Post-Pandemic, One Family Foundation Leader Shares Her Plans to Give More and Simplify
Isa Catto would like to see more wealthy donors question privilege and spend more time listening and learning.
By Isa Catto
Contributor
Dozens of Philanthropy Leaders Join Statement Protesting Voting Law Changes
A high-profile part of the protest is a two-page ad with the headline “We Stand for Democracy,” published today in several prominent newspapers.
By dan.parks and Alex Daniels
White House Actions on Gun Violence Open Opportunities for More Philanthropic Investment
State and local groups are leading the fight for gun-violence prevention legislation, but they need more resources to get the job done and permanently reform our nation’s gun laws.
By Jen Pauliukonis
Contributor
The health crisis makes it clear that good leadership matters. But more funding is needed to understand what works and how it can be applied during the next crisis.
By Victor Dukay and Kathy Irene Kennedy
Detroit Art Academy Gets $30 Million for DEI Efforts
Plus, the Los Angeles Opera lands $5 million to help its musicians weather the Covid shutdown, attract other donors, and bring its orchestra back to performing this summer.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Philanthropic Call to Action Against Anti-Asian Hate
As we gather once more in philanthropy’s boardrooms and Zoom rooms, this time to consider our response to escalating racism toward Asian-Pacific Islanders, our organizations have a moral obligation to set the tone for a broader civic response.
By Cathy Cha and Robert K. Ross
Philanthropy Needs to Prepare Itself for a World Powered by Artificial Intelligence
Incorporating A.I. tools into all programs and ensuring they are used for social good should be a priority for every foundation, not just those focused on technological innovation.
By Vilas Dhar and Kay Firth-Butterfield