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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $208 Million for Health Equity

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2025

Prest Photo courtesy of The Brotherhood Sister Sol via The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports nonprofits that help improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State.

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Save the Music Foundation Looks to 'Go Indie' to Expand Its School Education Support

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The nonprofit will cut ties with Paramount and seek donations from various sources, including individual donors. The nonprofit will cut ties with Paramount and seek donations from various sources, including individual donors.

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In This Moment of Division, Signs of Unity on Issues That Matter to Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Americans want nonprofits and foundations to lead on some of the country's toughest challenges, a new survey says. Americans want nonprofits and foundations to lead on some of the country's toughest challenges, a new survey says. Here are four strategies to answer that call. Here are four strategies to answer that call.

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Your Foundation Grant Report Is Due, But You’re Short On Your Goals. Now What?

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

For many nonprofits, foundation grants are a critical source of revenue supporting programs and general operations. In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award. A sense of dread begins to set in.

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Cummings Foundation Awards $30 Million to Boston-Area Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 12, 2024

will receive $750,000 from the Cummings Foundation to provide adult immigrants and refugees with free, intensive English language programs that emphasize work-force development and digital literacy so they can become successful workers, parents, and community members.

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Post-Election Reflections for Nonprofit Leaders

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Board Chair Michelle Sanchez, CPA, and CEO Charlie Imbergamo, MA, CFRE, offer reflections for nonprofit leaders after a challenging election cycle. In times of polarization, nonprofits consistently have the unique capacity to foster hope, unity and understanding.

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What Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders Are Saying About the Supreme Court's Affirmative-Action Ruling

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 29, 2023

By Alex Daniels Kent Nishimura, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images After the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina had taken a discriminatory and illegal approach by using race as a factor in admissions, many nonprofit and foundation leaders issued statements. Here is a sampling:

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More Than Two-Thirds of Foundations Don’t Make Endowment Grants

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2024

Endowments are a key tool for nonprofit longevity, but few foundations provide funding for this form of sustainability. By Alex Daniels Endowments are a key tool for nonprofit longevity, but few foundations provide funding for this form of sustainability.

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From Activist to Foundation Leader: Deepak Bhargava to Deliver 'Lightning Bolt' to Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The new president of the JPB foundation will increase grant making to $510 million this year to support nonprofits focused on multiracial democracy and worker power. By Alex Daniels The JPB Foundation Deepak Bhargava is a longtime progressive movement organizer who plans to give big to democracy-strengthening efforts.

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3 Years After George Floyd, Foundations Say They've Changed. Many Racial-Justice Nonprofits Disagree.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 31, 2023

By Alex Daniels, Marc Gunther, and Sono Motoyama COURTESY OF THE NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Foundations say the summer of protests following his murder changed them forever. But for many racial-justice nonprofits, the free-flowing supply of grants proved to be short-lived.

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5 Best Practices for Nonprofit Employee Onboarding

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Your nonprofit needs a skilled, dedicated team to advance its mission. By Debbie Willis Every new employee brings passion, talent, and a fresh perspective to your nonprofit. Your nonprofits new hires and long-time employees are all dedicated to making the world a better place, but they need an environment that allows them to flourish.

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Knight Foundation Awards $25 Million to the American Journalism Project

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2025

Knight Foundation, shared news about the Knight Foundations $25 million investment in the American Journalism Project. million to 160 community-based nonprofits. Prest Marco Bello Maribel Perez Wadsworth, CEO of the John S. and James L. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave $22.4

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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Gives $172 Million to Improve Community Health Across New York State

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

Prest Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has awarded $172 million to 514 nonprofit organizations that are helping to improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State. Above, the New Immigrant Community Empowerment organization, based in New York City.

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Who Needs a Foundation? For Melinda French Gates, a $250 Million Contest Keeps Her Philanthropy Lean

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

By Alex Daniels Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Since resigning from the Gates Foundation in May, Melinda French Gates has shone a public spotlight on women’s issues by making a $1 billion commitment to nonprofits working to improve women’s health and increase their political sway. Lever for Change will manage the competition.

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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps Three New Executives

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 15, 2024

Prest Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Yvonne Owens Ferguson, left, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, and Allison Greenwood Bajracharya, are assuming new roles at the Marion Kauffman Foundation. Also, the Center for Nonprofit Management has installed a new CEO, and the Open Society Foundations promoted its new president from within.

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Kataly Foundation and Bank of America Commit $84 Million for Community-Development Fund

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 15, 2024

Prest Getty Images A commitment by Kataly Foundation and Bank of America is supporting the Inclusiv Impact Deposits Fund to enable $100 million in lending through community-development credit unions.

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U. of Chicago Receives $75 Million for the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Prest University of Chicago Medicine A rendering of the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion, expected to open in 2027 following the foundation’s $75 million gift to the University of Chicago.

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Waverley Street Foundation Taps First Head of U.S. Programs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

programs at Waverley Street Foundation. Also, the Associated Press Foundation for Journalism has named its inaugural executive director, and Georgetown U.’s s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership will install a new director in January. Prest Courtesy of Joya Banerjee Joya Banerjee will be head of U.S.

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Why Candid Is Shifting Key Resources to the Council of Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It's a rare move in the nonprofit world — one organization moving its resources to another so it can bring it a wider audience. By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File Some community foundations focus on bringing federal and local money into the community, especially in the wake of disasters.

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Albertson Family Foundation Grants $52 Million to Idaho Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2024

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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. This is a great way for nonprofits of all sizes to bring in a steady stream of revenue. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. The good news?

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Joanna Jackson, Weingart Foundation: 'We Don't Have to Keep Doing the Routine Thing'

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By Alex Daniels Weingart Foundation Jackson aims to break the top-down leadership approach and listen to the needs of nonprofits.

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How Foundations Can Build Trust-Based Relationships With Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hull and Hilary Pennington iStock Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader. By Stephanie J.

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Open Society Foundations Commits $50 Million to Women and Youth Groups' Work on Democracy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The money will support nonprofits working on a wide range of issues impacting these groups, including reproductive justice, climate change, voting, and gun safety. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak/AP Billionaire investor George Soros founded Open Society Foundations.

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Latino Community Foundation Appoints Julián Castro as Its New CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits. By Jim Rendon The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits.

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Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Fall Grant Cycle Now Open

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation opened grant applications for its fall grant cycle to nonprofits in its service areas.

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Financial Foundations for Nonprofit Success: Strategies to Maximize Impact

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2024

Here's how the crucial areas of financial stewardship, tax strategy and governance can enhance your nonprofit's effectiveness.

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Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. After all, to build up your organization, you first need a solid foundation!

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Top Donors’ Giving to and From Their Foundations and DAFs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2024

Some of America’s biggest donors gave primarily to their foundations or donor-advised funds last year. Here is a sampling of how much those giving vehicles received and how much they awarded to nonprofits in 2023. Ben Gibbs Wendy and Eric Schmidt.

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3 Ways Foundations Can Help Nonprofits Attract and Retain Talent

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2024

While nonprofits have a powerful draw for talent, they often fail to properly compensate employees. These three low-cost, proven tools can help nonprofits compete.

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How reliant are nonprofits on government grants?

Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Recent developments around an Office of Management and Budget memorandum to freeze federal grants and loans has put the nonprofit sector in the spotlight. But just how many nonprofits receive government grants? And how big a role do government grants play in the nonprofit sector? nonprofits. Heres what we know.

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The New Generation of Foundation Leaders Is Younger and More Diverse

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By Alex Daniels The new CEOs have risen through the nonprofit ranks unlike their predecessors. Plus, see the rest of our November issue, posted online today.

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Barr Foundation Awards $34.9 Million to New England Nonprofit Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2024

Prest Also, Price Philanthropies gave $10 million to accelerate training for mental-health professionals in California, and Girls Who Invest received $2 million to recruit more women and nonbinary people for careers in the investment-management industry.

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A Family Foundation's Quest for Long-Term Impact

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations. Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations.

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Want to Be a Better Nonprofit Leader? Start With Your Own Story

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 10, 2024

An event at the Ford Foundation involving a partnership between the BUILD program and the storytelling nonprofit the Moth showcased nonprofit leaders’ personal journeys into advocacy.

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Mitigating the impacts of a loss of a nonprofit revenue source

Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector.

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28 Foundation Leaders Urge Peers to Channel More Funds to Black-Led Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

By Alex Daniels Prompted by the police murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, grant makers say it's time to stop the erratic flow of money to organizations that work to advance racial justice and ensure money goes to such organizations generously and consistently.

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Grant Makers, Here’s How to Support Nonprofits Led by People of Color

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Aisha Benson iStockphoto Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.

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8 Cybersecurity Concerns for Nonprofits & How to Address Them

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. We recently asked nonprofit leaders about their top cybersecurity concerns. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1.

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Refugees and Their Sponsors Feel Stuck After Halt to Programs Letting Communities Resettle Newcomers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Public-private partnerships where nonprofits organized citizens to sponsor refugees are now in limbo. Rivly runs operations at the Erzule Paul Foundation, which helps refugees resettle in the United States. Rivly runs operations at the Erzule Paul Foundation, which helps refugees resettle in the United States.

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The Push to Give Nonprofits a Voice in A.I.'s Future — Before It's Too Late

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence. million in grants this year, the McGovern Foundation arms nonprofits for a pivotal moment in artificial intelligence. By Sara Herschander Moor Studio, Getty Images With $73.5

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Where do foundations stand on multiyear funding?

Candid

JANUARY 27, 2025

They take into account the longer time horizon needed to effect meaningful change, so nonprofits can dedicate less effort toward fundraising and focus more on accomplishing their missions. Multiyear funding also builds trust and strengthens relationships between funders and nonprofits. foundations?

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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

But while others have argued that the nonprofit sector should consider mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as not just an escape plan, our experience demonstrates that perhaps we should go even farther than that. Mergers and acquisitions should be normalized as a strategic tool for mission-driven organizations.

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Critical Nonprofit Policy Issues the Next President and Congress Will Face

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations. By Ben Gose Chronicle Illustration; Photo by Julia Schmalz Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations.

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Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $208 Million for Health Equity

Save the Music Foundation Looks to 'Go Indie' to Expand Its School Education Support

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3 Years After George Floyd, Foundations Say They've Changed. Many Racial-Justice Nonprofits Disagree.

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Knight Foundation Awards $25 Million to the American Journalism Project

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Gives $172 Million to Improve Community Health Across New York State

Who Needs a Foundation? For Melinda French Gates, a $250 Million Contest Keeps Her Philanthropy Lean

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps Three New Executives

Kataly Foundation and Bank of America Commit $84 Million for Community-Development Fund

U. of Chicago Receives $75 Million for the AbbVie Foundation Cancer Pavilion

Waverley Street Foundation Taps First Head of U.S. Programs

Why Candid Is Shifting Key Resources to the Council of Foundations

Albertson Family Foundation Grants $52 Million to Idaho Groups

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Joanna Jackson, Weingart Foundation: 'We Don't Have to Keep Doing the Routine Thing'

How Foundations Can Build Trust-Based Relationships With Grantees

Open Society Foundations Commits $50 Million to Women and Youth Groups' Work on Democracy

Latino Community Foundation Appoints Julián Castro as Its New CEO

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Fall Grant Cycle Now Open

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Top Donors’ Giving to and From Their Foundations and DAFs

3 Ways Foundations Can Help Nonprofits Attract and Retain Talent

How reliant are nonprofits on government grants?

The New Generation of Foundation Leaders Is Younger and More Diverse

Barr Foundation Awards $34.9 Million to New England Nonprofit Groups

A Family Foundation's Quest for Long-Term Impact

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Refugees and Their Sponsors Feel Stuck After Halt to Programs Letting Communities Resettle Newcomers

The Push to Give Nonprofits a Voice in A.I.'s Future — Before It's Too Late

Where do foundations stand on multiyear funding?

Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Critical Nonprofit Policy Issues the Next President and Congress Will Face

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