Community Foundations Assail Big DAFs’ Freeze on SPLC Gifts
Following the federal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, commercial donor-advised funds froze grants to the SPLC. In response, smaller DAFs urge donors to put their money elsewhere.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Sen. Wyden Defends Nonprofits Against Ongoing Administration Attacks
The Senate Finance chair and nonprofit experts say the White House is discriminating against nonprofits based on their views.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Some Funders Want Nonprofits to Merge
If done right, mergers can strengthen finances and boost impact. But there are costs, and egos, to navigate.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Matchmaking Database Offers Easier Path to Grants
The Philanthropy Data Commons has the potential to make the grant application process much easier — and provide a clear view of impact.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Can AI Make Grant Seeking Easier and Grant Making More Refined?
Some experts think AI could upend the entire process, resulting in a more automated system to bring nonprofits and foundations together.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
With Grants Hard to Come By, Philanthropy Infrastructure Groups Evolve
Once called philanthropy supporting organizations, infrastructure groups are positioning themselves to be leaders in the field.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
‘Abolish Ice’ or ‘Lock ’em Up?’ A Nonprofit’s Middle Ground Approach to Justice
With federal funding cuts and crime declining, the Vera Institute’s new president argues philanthropy has a rare opening to advance criminal justice reform across ideological lines.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Trust Based Philanthropy Lands in Court: the Winthrop Rockefeller Case
The popular approach to grant making is at the center of a leadership succession battle at the Arkansas foundation.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The Combined Federal Campaign Goes Dark
After more than 60 years, the federal workplace giving effort appears to be shutting down.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Funders Step In to Help Nonprofits Facing Legal Threats Over DEI
Civil rights laws haven't changed, but racial equity nonprofits feel exposed to lawsuits because of the Trump administration's conservative interpretation of the law.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations