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The economic dislocation brought on by coronavirus has shaken the social sector to its core. Leaders wonder aloud if we will soon see mass bankruptcies of nonprofit organizations—just at a moment when their services are most needed. We’ve seen a…

As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, corporations and their foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the corporate…

Our mission to get people the information they need to do good is taking on greater urgency during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Given how many nonprofits are struggling with increased demand at a time of financial freefall, we are doubling…

The global pandemic and its far-reaching effects have caused uncertainty and intense stress throughout the world. Although we have little control over the cause of these emotions, we can control how we respond to them. Just like individuals trying to…

With close to 100,000 active foundations and collective annual giving of nearly $87 billion, America has the largest philanthropic sector in the world. While that pales in comparison to the trillions of dollars the federal government and Federal Reserve are…

In the two weeks since Candid last analyzed the global funding patterns for COVID-19, the total has almost tripled again to $6.8 billion as of April 8, powered by an unprecedented individual commitment of $1 billion by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. It was…

In any team, constant assessment and improvements are keys to success. In nonprofit organizations, this is especially true given that everyone on board should be oriented towards supporting the advocacy. One of the points raised in the GrantSpace blog post, “Steps…

Neighborhood nonprofit and first responders organizations serve as both safety nets and trampolines for millions of New Yorkers. They help low-income youth graduate from high school and go on to college, support newly-arrived immigrant families trying to adjust to life…

A note about Form 990 filing deadlines in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the IRS extended the filing deadline for Forms 990 originally due between April 1, 2020, and July 14, 2020. The new…

As COVID-19 spreads globally and in the United States, private foundations are stepping up with funding to meet the immediate needs of individuals and vulnerable populations impacted by the virus. The "quick-hit" roundup below captures some of the foundation activity…

There is a good chance your nonprofit is scrambling to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic within your community. There has never been a more important time for organizations to provide support and needed essentials. Whether your organization has already responded…

It’s hard to ignore a global pandemic. More and more people are urged to stay home as COVID-19 continues to be a growing concern. With so much out of our control, it’s more important now than ever to take additional…