Emergency Funding Takes On New Urgency Amid Government Shutdown
More community and regional foundations are stepping up to offer assistance to nonprofits dealing with the loss of federal money.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Trump’s Data Cuts Could Leave Nonprofits ‘Flying Blind’
Federal data sets that nonprofits and philanthropies rely on to track need and measure progress are disappearing. A growing number of philanthropies are supporting short-term solutions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A strategic reserve fund mobilizes money and appeals to entrepreneurial donors. Is it the right solution for your nonprofit?
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Foundations Commit $500 Million to Curb AI Developers’ Influence
A coalition of 10 foundations wants to see that human interests are at the forefront of the technology’s rapid integration into daily life.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
A Bipartisan Plan to Raise the Foundation Payout Rate
A modest 1 or 2 percent increase could significantly benefit the nonprofit sector.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
With Global Aid in Retreat, a Pooled Philanthropic Fund Backs Cities on the Front Lines of Migration
Backed by donors including the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the project channels resources directly to municipal governments, helping them design their own solutions.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bill Clinton Sees This Year’s Clinton Global Initiative as a ‘Counterweight’ to Aid Cuts
Clinton said he worried about the dismantling of domestic and foreign assistance programs, “the war on science and public health,” cuts to education, trade wars, and being “at risk of losing our freedom of speech.”
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
How 2 Wealthy Latino Donors Are Pushing Their Peers to Give More and Speak Out
Miguel Fernandez and Sergio Rodriguez are bringing together some of the country’s wealthiest Latinos to support college students and fight Trump’s anti-immigration policies.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Big Foundations and Nonprofits Still Flood to the Sidelines of a Diminished United Nations
The world’s uncertainty has made this year’s UNGA Week even more important, say some ready to join in the gatherings.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Facing Free Speech Threats, Foundations Prepare for Next Volley From the White House
In preparing a response to expected policy changes, foundation leaders appear to walking a delicate line between exposing themselves to threats from the administration and remaining stalwart — and visible — institutions.
By Alex Daniels, Stephanie Beasley and Ben Gose
Wealth Hoarding Harms the Sector and the Country
More donors should follow op-ed author’s lead and spend down their endowments.
Record-High Endowments Won’t Translate to Foundation Generosity
Even as assets soar, nonprofits are unlikely to benefit.
George Soros’s Philanthropy Grapples With Limits to Its Power
The Open Society Foundations has spent significant time developing new programs and has searched for new ideas as it’s redesigned its work.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
100-Plus Foundations Stand United as White House Goes on the Attack
The philanthropies wrote an open letter that condemns political violence and defends their freedom of speech and the freedom to give.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The Counterculture That Could Stop Political Violence
Amid the rage that followed Kirk’s assassination, young people are building a hopeful movement that could push the country away from violence and toward the change philanthropy seeks.
By Manu Meel
Contributor
Big Funders Pour $56 Million Into Civics at a Fractured Moment
Ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday, the effort aims to rekindle learning, engagement, and action through support of a growing network of civic organizations.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor