Donors are pouring money into efforts to protect the security of voting by mail, getting people out to vote, and taking other steps to bolster democracy. Some philanthropists are combining their charitable work with contributions to organizations that can get involved directly in politics.
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Wealthy Donors’ ‘One for Democracy’ Effort Looks to Raise $100 Million to Protect the Vote
A group of 70 philanthropists who pledged to put 1 percent of their wealth toward efforts improve the democratic process says it has already collected $38 million in commitments for its new democracy effort.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allHigh-Dollar Donors Remain Confident During Pandemic
Among donors who gave more than $2,500 to charities in 2019, 70 percent said they expect to give at least the same amount this year as in 2019, while 18 percent said they expect to give more this year than last year.Â
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allU. of Tenn. Lands $40 Million, and Spelman Receives $10 Million (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Marquette University gets support for first-generation students of color, and Otis College of Art and Design lands $1 million for diversity, equity, and inclusions efforts.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/all#HalfMyDAF Movement Spurs $4.7 Million in Grants So Far, Co-Founder Says
The effort to spur more giving fast from donor-advised-fund accounts has helped 389 charities, according to data provided by one of the founders of the effort.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allSan Francisco Ballet Asks Audiences for a ‘Leap of Faith’
The companyâs 2021 season has designed to allow for the greatest flexibility, hoping the audience will commit to buying tickets whether the performances are live in the opera house or streaming online.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allPhilanthropy Won’t Make Headway on Racial Justice Without Tackling Housing Justice (Opinion)
Black Americans have long suffered under policies that denied and devalued their right to housing, and systemic racism has exacerbated the problems that lead to homelessness.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allU. of Notre Dame Lands $15 Million for International Business Course (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, three universities received bequests for scholarships, music, and career programs.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allAkonadi Foundation Chooses New Chief Strategy Officer (Transitions)
Also, Northern California Grantmakers names its next president and CEO, and the United Way of Anchorageâs new leader previously led the statewide response to the coronavirus in Washington State.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allNearly Two-Thirds of America’s 100 Biggest Charities Are Led by White Men
In the past year, seven new CEO’s were appointed to top jobs at the nation’s biggest charities. Only one was not white and three were female. Still, top nonprofits have more diverse leadership than the nation’s largest companies.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/all3 Big Donors Talk About Giving in the Time of Covid, Racial Unrest, and Recession
They are contributing more, with no strings attached, and finding new ways to help charities raise more from others.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allMaking Things Easy for Grantees Is High Priority for Foundation Officials. But Are We Doing It Right? (Opinion)
Nonprofit leaders are thrilled to get more general operating support, but they are still spending a lot of time complying with rules that have little to do with helping their organizations accomplish essential work.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allTwitter Co-founder and Wife Give $10 Million for Distance Learning in San Francisco Public Schools (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Allen and Carol Schmidthorst give $15 million to Bowling Green State University, and billionaire Denny Sanford donated $12.5 million to the University of South Dakota.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allPhilanthropist Doris Buffett Dies; J.J. Yore Leaves WAMU After Staff Revolt (Transitions)
Also, the Iowa West Foundation has named a new president, and the longtime CEO of the Southcentral Foundation has resigned.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allA New Move to Limit the Census Will Harm Virtually Every Cause (Opinion)
Foundations and nonprofits need to do all they can to oppose the Commerce Departmentâs plan to cut short the count, say the leaders of five foundations.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allAs Disclosures Continue, Blackbaud Breach Remains a ‘Conundrum’ for Some Nonprofits
More nonprofits are notifying their donors about the ransomware attack. Some organizations are consulting legal experts and weighing ethical concerns as they evaluate whether to disclose the breach to their supporters.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allDonor Enlists Top Scientists and Philanthropists to End Blindness
A mix of people have helped shape Sanford Greenberg’s campaign in different ways âDavid Rockefeller, Jonas Salk, Nobel laureates, even Art Garfunkel and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/all5 Easy Ways Board Members Can Help During This Crisis
How trustees can support executives and lead by example without spending a lot of time or money.Â
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allAspen Institute Selects New Executive Director of Latinos and Society Program (Transitions)
Also, the Open Society Foundations will have a new leader of its education program, and a large Jewish foundationâs CEO has died.Â
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGiving to Faith-Based Nonprofits Likely to Hold Steady or Increase, Survey Says
Eighty-five percent of people who gave at least $1,000 in 2018 or 2019 to a faith-based group say they expect to give the same or more this year as last year.
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