Slow Government Payments Are One Barrier to Nonprofit Stability. Can Philanthropy Help?

Slow Government Payments Are One Barrier to Nonprofit Stability. Can Philanthropy Help?

From reimbursement delays to red tape, cumbersome contracts between nonprofits and government are often a burden, a new report finds. Here’s how that impacts philanthropy — and what private funders can do to help.

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“No Going Back.” Funders Chart a Path to an Equitable Los Angeles, Post-Pandemic

“No Going Back.” Funders Chart a Path to an Equitable Los Angeles, Post-Pandemic

Some of Los Angeles’ biggest funders assembled a coalition of local leaders to address equity amid the pandemic fallout. The collective just released a bold and far-reaching plan for the region’s future.

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Giving to Teach Trade Skills, a Donor Zeroes in on an Overlooked Ladder to Opportunity

Giving to Teach Trade Skills, a Donor Zeroes in on an Overlooked Ladder to Opportunity

Even though electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians earn good incomes, many young people steer away from these career paths, and few funders focus on this promising area. The billionaire Eric Smidt is an exception.

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