A survey by Independent Sector found that while a majority of Americans have confidence in the ability of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy to strengthen society, levels of trust were lower among underserved and rural respondents…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

U.S.-based foundations announcing commitments in recent days in support of COVID-19 relief and response efforts include the Paul G. Allen Family, Golisano, and Bob Woodruff foundations…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

According to Giving USA 2020, charitable giving in 2019 rose 4.2 percent (2.4 percent adjusted for inflation) to an estimated $449.64 billion, the highest level on record, driven largely by giving by individuals…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

The gift will establish the Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics and support the institute’s operations, recruitment of investigators, and seminar and symposium programs…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

General operating support grants ranging from $10,000 to $325,000 were awarded to nonprofit theater and dance companies, professional theater training programs, and related service agencies…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

A study commissioned by the Greater New Orleans Foundation found that 67 percent of respondents said they anticipated having cash-flow problems over the coming months, while 57 percent said they had postponed a major fundraising event — resulting in, on average, a 34 percent hit to their annual revenues…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

Organized by ABFE, the joint statement outlines a set of “imperatives” for ensuring the well-being of Black communities and guiding the philanthropic community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Ford Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation have announced a joint commitment to increase their grantmaking by $1.725 billion over two years…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

In a letter to employees obtained by Rolling Stone, the co-chairs of the newly created Task Force for Meaningful Change announced a $25 million Change Fund, a list of priorities, and steps being taken to support “the ongoing fight for equality, justice, and inclusion….” Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>

The company, including all its recorded music and content divisions as well as its music publishing company, will create a fund in support of organizations working to advance equal rights around the world…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>