A ransomware attack at fundraising technology provider Blackbaud is raising questions for a wide range of nonprofits that were affected.

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The ex-wife of Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos said the money was distributed to 116 nonprofits, mostly to organization devoted to equity that are led by women, minorities, and LGBTQ people.

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Plus, Financier Robert Smith gave $1.9 million for prostate cancer research aimed at developing a new noninvasive test.

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A group that serves disadvantaged youths in New York City was on the verge of expanding when its revenue suddenly dried up in the economic collapse. It’s now a $34 million organization.

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Fidelity and other big providers do little to spur giving. That’s why charities need to persuade donors to act — or Congress needs to step in.

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Fundraising experts share nine ways to show appreciation, stay in touch with, and even inspire greater giving from supporters amid the pandemic.

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Three experts share insights and advice to help fundraisers attract and engage donors of color.

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Also, Ronald McDonald House Charities has promoted its next leader from within, and the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers has appointed an interim CEO.

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That median estimate produced by Candid represents a failure rate of 7 percent on top of the 4 percent of groups that would fail in the absense of a crisis.

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Despite the deluge in grant making from community foundations, there are still massive unmet demands for nonprofit funding related to the pandemic. 

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The “Crisis Charitable Commitment” asks foundations, wealthy individuals, and donor-advised-fund account holders to commit to boosting their giving immediately, with a special focus on racial justice and voter engagement.

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Those who have heard about abuse punish charities by withholding gifts, but most of the public thinks harassment is more widespread in government and business. Half of charity workers have witnessed an incident.

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Also, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta names its first new CEO in 43 years, and the Workers Lab’s interim CEO will continue permanently.

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Health care and education organizations were the main beneficiaries, as were prominent groups like Unicef and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

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Big virtual galas are giving way to small, low-cost events that are helping groups build ties to supporters, raise money, and provide intimate connections to the mission for big and small donors alike.

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The Muscular Dystrophy Association, the National Wildlife Federation, Mercy Corps, the New York Botanical Garden, American Youth Hostels, and the San Francisco Symphony were among the nonprofits the federal government said on Monday received loans of $5 million to $10 million through the Paycheck Protection Program. 

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Arnold Ventures is among the biggest supporters of criminal-justice efforts, providing $95 million in a single year.

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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s new grant-making strategy includes $500 million in grants this year, an increase of $200 million over its planned budget.

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Meeting together on Zoom, the walls that hobbled collaboration are falling. How can we keep the spirit going and make grantees a central part of every aspect of our operations?

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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.

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