Author: By Dan Parks
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Fidelity Donor-Advised-Fund Giving Soars, Especially for Food Assistance
Donors disbursed $2.35 billion in the first four months of this year, an increase of 16 percent over the same period last year, according to a new report. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Covid Erased an Estimated 1.6 Million U.S. Nonprofit Jobs From March Through May
Private education nonprofits lost an estimated 323,201 jobs, while health care lost an estimated 574,530. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Deaths from HIV, TB, malaria could double due to COVID-19, study warns
A report from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria estimates that $28.5 billion in funding will be needed over the next twelve months to address the impacts of COVID-19 and protect the progress made to date in reducing deaths from HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Why you’ll see more matching campaigns at GiveWell
Lots of charities run matching campaigns with claims like “Give today and double your impact!” We’re generally skeptical of these claims, which are true only if the matching donor would not have otherwise given to the charity. We guess that many donors who are motivated to make a large gift to charity (as donors who…
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Momentum Fund Seeks to Help Nonprofits Overwhelmed by Relief Contributions
Nearly 700 groups have applied for an $8.5 million pool of grant money to help administer coronavirus rapid-response funds equitably. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Girl Scouts of the USA launches for-profit media company, brand
Content will include articles, podcasts, long- and short-form blogs, and videos that capture multiple perspectives and are rooted in Girl Scouts values…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Stress Forces Fundraisers to Take New Approaches
The recession, the health crisis, and the social-justice movement are all putting new pressure on development leaders, especially those whose nonprofits serve the neediest. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Study calls for ensuring access to CARES Act benefits for poor
A report from the Center on Poverty & Social Policy at Columbia University finds that administrative barriers to accessing stimulus checks and an end to expanded unemployment benefits after July could reduce the efficacy of the CARES Act in terms of mitigating rising poverty rates…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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How the Covid-19 Pandemic Has Affected Fundraising (Podcast)
Bill Strathmann, who heads Network for Good, discusses trends in fundraising due to the pandemic. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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John A. Hartford Foundation awards $4.5 million to assist seniors
The awards include two urgent response grants to address impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and six in the foundation’s priority areas of age-friendly health systems, family caregiving, and serious illness and end-of-life care…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Giving Plunges 6% in First Quarter, Signaling $25 Billion in Lost Revenue for Nonprofits
Individual giving declined 6 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with last year, a trend that would lead to $25 billion in lost revenue for nonprofits if it continues throughout 2020, according to a new survey. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Clara Lionel Foundation, Dorsey commit $11 million for racial equity
Established by entertainer Rihanna, the foundation, in partnership with Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall initiative, has announced grants to a dozen nonprofits working to advance criminal justice and policing reform…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Genesis Prize Foundation awards funds to groups fighting anti-Semitism
Grants were awarded to twenty-six Israeli organizations working to promote narratives that counteract efforts to delegitimize Israel…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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UK creative industries face $92.7 billion loss in 2020 due to COVID-19
A report commissioned by the London-based Creative Industries Federation suggests that the United Kingdom’s creative industries may see a 30 percent year-over-year decline in revenues and a 20 percent drop in employment due to the global health emergency…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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The Coronavirus Has Revealed the True Nature of Hunger in America (Opinion)
The philanthropic patchwork that feeds millions of families is now stretched to its limits and our âworld classâ market-based food system is imploding. We need immediate and bold action to reverse this food-security death spiral, says the former head of Oxfam America. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Eli Lilly, Lilly Foundation commit $25 million for racial justice
The commitment will support efforts to develop and support solutions to racial inequity and advance social justice in Indianapolis, regionally, and nationally…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Black Lives Matter: From Protests to Lasting Change (Opinion)
Black Lives Matter shares traits with other successful social movements of our time, most notably efforts to gain support for same-sex marriage, writes a scholar of nonprofit advocacy. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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University of Michigan receives $30 million for diabetes institute
With the aim of advancing U-M faculty-led research with the potential for rapid clinical application, the gift from Ronald N. and Eileen L. Weiser will establish the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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IRS Looks to Limit Tax on Nonprofit Pay Above $1 Million
The Internal Revenue Service has proposed regulations that limit the scope of a tax on executive compensation at nonprofits, a rule included in the 2017 tax overhaul. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Foundations pledge support for COVID-19 relief – update (06/17/2020)
U.S.-based foundations announcing commitments in recent days in support of COVID-19 relief and response efforts include the Daniels Fund, the Kresge Foundation, and St. David’s Foundation…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>