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What does racial equity look like in lean foundations?

Candid

Advancing racial equity has become a critical imperative for philanthropies aiming to make a meaningful impact. For foundations with few or no staff, ensuring equitable representation and implementing racial equity practices can be both a complex and critical endeavor. Moreover, 68% of lean foundation boards are 100% white.

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Darren Walker To Leave Ford Foundation

The NonProfit Times

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker announced he will step down from the position by the end of 2025, ending a 12-year run at the helm of the $16.8 billion foundation. Walker’s innovations include a first-ever $1 billion social bond by a foundation to bolster and strengthen nonprofits during the Covid-19 crisis.

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10 Questions Answered Regarding Community Philanthropy

The NonProfit Times

Association of Healthcare AHP President and Chief Executive Officer Alice Ayres put 10 philanthropy questions in front of Bill Littlejohn, senior vice president and chief executive officer of the Sharp HealthCare Foundation. Philanthropy creates the greatest legacy in our society , and hospitals and health care are no exception.

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Philanthropy during COVID-19 in India

Candid

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. During the pandemic, family philanthropy grew significantly , tripling in FY2020 compared to FY2019.

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MacArthur Offers $100 Million For One Good Program

The NonProfit Times

The competition is open to organizations and collaborations working in any field, anywhere in the world, according to Chris Cardona, MacArthur’s managing director, discovery, exploration, and programs. Some problems cannot be solved by grants of the size that foundations typically provide. They created a program called Ahlan Simsim.

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Building a strong foundation: Why monthly donations matter for small and medium-sized charities

Charity Village

In the vibrant landscape of Canada’s charitable sector, small and medium-sized charities offer vital services and foster community well-being. So, why not consider developing a monthly donation program to offer stability and sustainability?

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Foundations step up funding to bolster trust in local news 

Candid

MacArthur, and William and Flora Hewlett Foundations have recognized the importance of a vibrant local news ecosystem. McClatchy Foundation, established by the McClatchy newspaper chain’s publisher, wove several journalism initiatives, including the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative , into its grantmaking strategy.

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