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Data & ResearchFundraising Bright Spots, Hiring Challenges in New Nonprofit Survey
More than a third of nonprofits saw funding increases; three-quarters had job vacancies -
Grants Roundup
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Commits $54.5 Million to Advance Health Equity
Also, PNC Foundation gave $20.2 million to enhance outdoor play for young children, and the Kraft Heinz Company Foundation committed $15 million to address global malnutrition and hunger. -
Storytelling
‘It’s Hard to Hate Up Close': Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation
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Grants Roundup
Belmont U. Lands $58 Million From Nashville Music Executive
Plus, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation received $50 million from Florida’s Pagidipati family for a new pediatric hospital. Also, Hoag Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital landed big gifts. -
Navigating Differences
The Israel-Hamas War Is Tearing Nonprofits Apart. But Some Are Bridging Staff Divides
Many nonprofit leaders will not speak publicly — or to staff — about the war for fear of reprisal or institutional meltdown. But some are learning how to navigate employee disagreements. -
Fundraising
How to Hedge Against the Influence of Big Donors? Increase Your Pool of Supporters
Other hot topics at the AFP ICON Conference: A.I.'s impact on fundraising and building strong ties with donors -
Transitions
Humanitarian-Aid Group BRAC USA Selects Next CEO
Also, the Connecticut Community Foundation has named a new leader, and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation will install its next president in the fall. -
Donor-Advised Funds
Philanthropy Spent $11 Million to Prevent Changes to DAF Rules
Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks. -
Basic Income
Guaranteed Income Is Sweeping the Nation. Will It Last?
Since the pandemic, over 200 guaranteed-income experiments launched across the United States. The Mellon Foundation backed one of them, providing $115 million to support 2,400 New York City artists. -
Grants Roundup
Ikea Foundation Awards $100 Million to the ClimateWorks Foundation’s Drive Electric Campaign
Also, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute received $50 million for a new cancer hospital, and the Skoll Foundation has announced the four winners of the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation.
