The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Organizations across the country are creating contingency plans. By Sara Herschander Douglas Rissing, Getty Images In what's become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 5, 2023

MIP Fund Accounting (MIP), a nonprofit cloud-based, SaaS fund accounting software offering from Community Brands, recently released findings of its research study, 2023 Trends and Insights into the State of Nonprofits, Schools, and Local Government.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Father-daughter duo Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza of Square Roots Collective talk about the power of trust in local philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Prest Getty Images Plus, the Jewish Federations of North America distributed $148 million from its Israel Emergency Fund to 116 aid organizations, and Signet Jewelers has committed $100 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Most nonprofit governance work is transactional by nature. Here's why transactions are best when board members' relationships are strong.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Citizen sponsors raise private funds for refugees' living expenses and connect them with housing, transportation, and employment. By Emily Frazier and Pablo Bose Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian refugees attend a job fair in Brooklyn, N.Y.

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 18, 2024

Does a President who has already served 4 years as mandated by current bylaws get to automatically extend their term to another 2 years because bylaws were amended?

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

These are uniquely challenging times for nonprofits. Nonprofits can look internally to maximize potential and remain operational. For nonprofit leaders navigating this difficult season, here are three tips to get started today.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2022

Congresswoman Betty McCollum and Congressman Fred Upton have introduced the Nonprofit Sector Strength and Partnership Act of 2022, which aims to improve access to data about the nonprofit sector and leverage the mission of thousands of nonprofits to effectively work together.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 19, 2023

By David Risher and Jennifer Risher Getty Images The co-creators of the #HalfMyDAF campaign are calling on more donors to join them as they launch two new rounds of matching funds to encourage people to grant 50 percent of their DAF dollars to nonprofits.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2024

A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 18, 2023

By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River. Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 9, 2024

A disagreement about how to spend grant money offers poignant lessons on the perils of investing in public institutions. By Craig Kennedy Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via AP District Attorney Brooke Jenkins became district attorney because her predecessor was considered too lenient on crime.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 12, 2024

Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000. By Heather MacIndoe and Mirae Kim Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000.

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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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 5, 2024

By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon Calla Kessler, The New York Times, Redux Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg contributed $3 billion last year to support the arts, education, environment, public health, and programs aimed at improving city governments around the world. The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. By Tom Baker and Alistair Sisson Getty Images Bloomberg has described partnerships between philanthropists and government as a “perfect match.”

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 3, 2024

By Alexandra Olson, Associated Press NEW YORK Rebecca Blackwell/AP Co-founders and CEOs of the Fearless Fund Arian Simone, center left, and Ayana Parsons, center right, The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs that have targeted (..)

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By Nan Chen & Archana Sahgal Working with governments to co-create programs and funding strategies can unlock resources far beyond what any single organization can do on its own.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers. Not only are people from the U.S. By Javier H. Territories: Puerto Rico, left, U.S. Not only are people from the U.S.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Donors must recommit to supporting the country as government aid falls short. Donors must recommit to supporting the country as government aid falls short. Two years after the Russian invasion, funding to Ukraine has slowed to a trickle.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The glitch could pose a barrier for charities seeking to secure donations or government grants. By Alex Daniels In a potentially widespread error, the agency sent tax-return data for nonprofits that apparently misreports organizations' 2022 finances.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 4, 2023

By Craig Kennedy A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 14, 2024

Prest Vital Strategies In Cambodia, the Data for Health Initiative supported a pilot project to improve birth and death data collection that can be scaled by the government. Also, Comcast has committed $35 million to help more people access the internet, and Amazon Frontlines is the winner of the Conrad N.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 23, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are essential intermediaries that administer partnership services, build private support for government initiatives, and bridge private funding and government operations. But these partnerships are often complex. Here are a few things to consider before exploring a public-private partnership.

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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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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 12, 2024

AARP invites local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Alastair Grant, PA Wire, AP Michael Bloomberg has given extensively to education and to nonprofits focused on arts and culture, the environmental, public health, and improving city governments around the world.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Drew Lindsay THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record Despite forecasts of doom at the start of Covid, many nonprofits emerged fiscally stronger than before, thanks in part to government and foundation emergency relief as well as a surge in individual giving.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether your nonprofit is applying for a government grant or support from a private foundation, what reviewers are looking for in grant proposals can feel like a secret. So, to improve your grant applications and give funders what they want, here are five tips.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 28, 2024

By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of Renaissance Philanthropy As head of his own nonprofit advisory firm, Tom Kalil wants to increase funding for the kinds of science and technology projects that he says venture capitalists and government agencies are likely to pass over.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 15, 2023

By Drew Lindsay Nikolas Liepins, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images People wait outside the Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, CA, to withdraw funds after the federal government intervened upon the bank’s collapse.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

People also trust charities more than they used to — and more than they trust government, the media, and businesses, a new survey has found. By Sara Herschander.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2022

What is not often discussed is that many government affairs professionals say it’s getting harder to do and they need more effective tactics. As we all know, advocacy is part of the mission at almost every nonprofit. Here are six tips, including ways to improve your advocacy program and pitfalls to avoid.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 2, 2024

How much information do nonprofit board members need to do their jobs? Your board should have information in these three areas.

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