Many foundations do not accept unsolicited grant proposals, making it harder for smaller nonprofits, especially those representing communities of color, to get a hearing. Here’s how some funders are trying to become more accessible.
Read MoreThe Perimeter Institute is a renowned research center devoted entirely to theoretical physics. Launched with funds from a single donor, one secret to its success has been a robust combination of government funds and philanthropy.
Read MoreThe Investing in Opportunity Act has the potential to be a game changer for distressed communities. But that promise can only be realized if the act works as intended—a big “if.” Rockefeller is on the case, along with other funders.
Read MoreStrong boards are a key to successful fundraising by nonprofits. But it’s hardly a secret that boards often under-perform on this front. Even worse, miscommunication and disagreement over fundraising can push board members away.
Read MoreThese aren’t the best of times for charter schools, with political pushback growing and some disappointed donors losing interest. But IDEA Public Schools, a southern charter network, is doing better than ever. What accounts for its success?
Read MoreDespite dire predictions that charitable giving would drop when tax reforms took effect last year, giving was actually quite healthy in 2018, according to a new study that also offers a range of insights about how nonprofits can reel in donations.
Read MoreOnce considered the "scrappiest sibling in the bursting family of contemporary art museums in New York City," the New Museum embarked on an ambitious $89 million capital campaign in 2016. Here’s why that effort has been a success.
Read MoreTwo funders that focus on basic science are set to delve into life's distant evolutionary past. In the process, they may also shed light on ecological, biological and health issues that are increasingly pressing today.
Read MoreWhile the need for stronger gun laws may seem like common sense to many Americans, there is a surprising void of hard evidence to inform policymaking in this area. A new collaborative just made $10 million in research grants to change that.
Read MoreLike its other work, Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $50 million, three-year initiative on opioids is centered on evidence-based strategies. Millions of dollars in initial grantmaking in Pennsylvania showcase the approach and priorities of this emerging effort.
Read MoreAfter selling his tech company, Brian Hamilton started a foundation to scale up work he’d been doing for many years to help formerly incarcerated individuals start businesses. But the foundation’s work has expanded beyond that.
Read MoreResearching potential donors isn’t exactly rocket science. But nor are the tricks of this trade so obvious to newcomers to development. We chat with a long-time high-level fundraiser about the ins and outs of digging for dollars.
Read MoreDisability rights is an important component of environmental justice, but one that funders can overlook. Some are paying increasing attention to this intersection, including a collaboration between Ford and Global Greengrants Fund.
Read MoreJeffrey Epstein not only made gifts to a wide range of Jewish organizations, he cultivated a deep relationship with one of the most important Jewish philanthropists in the U.S., billionaire Leslie Wexner—revelations that raise troubling questions.
Read MoreWhile fundraisers are increasingly concentrating their efforts on younger and more impact-focused donors, they shouldn’t discount the emotional power of classical music and the giving power of “old world” patrons. For proof, we turn to a big recent gift.
Read MoreNew Media Ventures takes a VC-like approach to backing the “resistance,” providing early-stage support to organizations on the front lines that take a range of approaches—including nonprofit, for-profit, (c)3 and (c)4 outfits.
Read MoreNBA superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha offer a case study of the new philanthropic energy in professional sports. Tapping serious wealth, they’re turning to giving early and also thinking strategically about collaboration and scale.
Read MoreDubbing the rise of digital communications and social media “the most profound shift in how we communicate with each other since Gutenberg,” the Knight Foundation aims to catalyze a new field of research on this revolution.
Read MoreMore than $14 million in recent grants to establish a network of research teams focused on sudden cardiac arrest and heart arrhythmias shows that the American Heart Association is taking on a greater role in setting research priorities.
Read MoreCivic Hall, a home for civic tech entrepreneurs in New York City, recently received a $5 million gift from Craig Newmark. The group’s co-founders explain how they connected with a donor who holds a deeply aligned vision about technology.
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