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Opinion: We have witnessed firsthand how supporting passionate and pragmatic advocates can thwart authoritarianism and alter history. The authoritarian playbook works only when the tactics elicit fear and keep people in line.
An estimated 3 billion people around the world can’t connect to the internet, even as it becomes more critical for finding job opportunities and getting medical care.
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In May, McPherson received $25 million from Melanie and Richard Lundquist, California philanthropists and classic-car enthusiasts who established a relationship with the college because of its automotive-restoration program.
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Opinion: The ouster of two Tennessee lawmakers created a valuable opening for broadening the national conversation, not just about authoritarian tactics, but also about hopeful resistance. Philanthropy must take advantage of this moment.
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Lack of access limits the work of about 80 percent of the nonprofits surveyed by Connect Humanity, a fund that makes grants and loans to close the digital divide.
In a matching challenge that expires on June 30, the anonymous donor has pledged to contribute $2 for every $1 given or pledged to the endowment. The college must collect $250 million in commitments to receive the full $500 million from the donor.
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Opinion: In this fraught and fragile moment for U.S. democracy, there is much philanthropy can learn from Russian activists about how to help build a stronger anti-authoritarian movement in this country.
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An overwhelming majority of organizations working to advance the social good around the world are struggling to ensure that their staffs and the people they serve have access to the internet and other virtual tools, according to a new survey.
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McPherson College, an institution with about 830 students, grabbed headlines in the fall when it announced a $500 million pledge to its endowment — a bigger dollar amount than any small U.S. liberal-arts college has ever received in a single commitment.
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Opinion: The pandemic showed that vaccinating entire communities is possible when funding is available. Foundations became part of the solution, offering funding and institutional knowledge to overcome long-standing barriers to healthcare.
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The New York Climate Exchange, a new international institute led by , has received two major grants: $100M from the and $50M from .
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Experts encourage leaders to keep equity front and center as they design a bonus plan. Incentive pay awarded as a percentage of a fundraiser’s salary, for example, could benefit fundraisers in the highest salary bands the most.
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Opinion: The nation’s health defenses are inadequate to prevent both current and future outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. Philanthropic support of effective measures put in place during the pandemic has waned dramatically.
Opinion: Some view a call for pluralism as a means to undermine progress or silence dissent. But pluralism actively seeks out and creates space for divergent perspectives — especially from those who are ignored, minimized, or undervalued.
The Simons Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies have together given $150M to establish the New York Climate Exchange, led by .
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Experts say commissions — which are common in other relationship-based fields like real estate and financial advising — should be avoided in favor of performance-based incentive pay.
Opinion: Philanthropic investments in equitable vaccine infrastructure would open up opportunities to provide services beyond Covid vaccines to the most underserved populations, including blood pressure screenings and mental health care.
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Opinion: We have a lot to learn about pluralism, including the challenges and opportunities it presents. I would love to hear from others about how they see calls for greater pluralism playing out in the philanthropic field.
The New York Climate Exchange, a new international institute led by Stony Brook University, will aim to develop solutions to the climate crisis and create green jobs for residents of New York.
As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent.
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Sending personalized appeals to donors requires the ability to manage important details about them, which is easier said than done. Register for tomorrow's webinar for expert tips on how your nonprofit can optimize your donor records: phlnthrp.com/40NodvV
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Many donors and grant makers that work to solve problems with education, health, and economic opportunity recognize that stable housing is fundamental.
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Elise Westhoff, whose last day will be May 31, took over the organization from longtime CEO Adam Meyerson in June of 2020 as the group was shifting direction.
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Because the housing crisis has many causes that demand a multitude of solutions, grant-maker strategies continue to evolve.
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On June 1, Christine Herrera, the group’s senior vice president of policy and programs, will become the interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent leader.
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Housing “is not a project. It's not a program. It is fundamental to being able to do anything else," says the president of the Melville Charitable Trust.
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Elise Westhoff is stepping down from the helm of the conservative Philanthropy Roundtable, the group announced Monday afternoon.
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Join us on May 11 for the next Chronicle of Philanthropy webinar. You’ll get expert advice from our two speakers: Regina Alhassan, CEO of ResearchPro, and Naimah Bilal, Chief Development Officer at Children's Literacy Initiative. Register today: phlnthrp.com/40NodvV
Politico founder Robert Allbritton is giving $20 million to launch the Allbritton Journalism Institute, a nonprofit aimed at training aspiring reporters to produce fact-based, non-partisan journalism on government and politics.
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For some, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival had a vision for equity and inclusion that is critical for American theater. Others said that racial equity had supplanted great theater as the organization's mission.
Los Angeles couple give USC 's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences $50 million to back environmental programs.
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The story of a Tony Award-winning theater on the brink and battered by the pandemic, a culture war, and donor resistance to its equity and inclusion efforts.
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The money will establish the Ronald and Leslie Sherwin Initiative, a program focused on environmental research and education programs, and pay for 10 professorships in the field of ecosystem conservation.
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"Go woke, go broke": The Oregon Shakespeare Festival leader faced death threats and criticism that her equity and inclusion strategies were running the 88-year-old theater into the ground.
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Personalizing your donors’ experience is vital to connecting with supporters and increasing involvement. Learn how to organize your donor data to inspire long-term loyalty from our expert speakers during our next webinar on May 11. Register today: phlnthrp.com/40NodvV
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Nationally, the industry’s job gap is projected to hit 2 million by 2030, according to the National Association of Manufacturers. Foundations and nonprofits are trying to help fill the gap.
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How to explore if it's time to look for a new job; get guidance from
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Foundations and nonprofits are helping manufacturers in Cleveland and other cities, deal with a fast-retiring workforce that’s left thousands of unfilled jobs.
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