Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online
Nonprofits in Oregon are gutting their operations and struggling to survive as pandemic aid dries up, donations decline, government grants are delayed, and inflation increases their costs. Many have laid off staff and moved out of buildings they could no longer afford, while others struggle to hire critical employees because they cannot compete with the private sector on wages or working conditions. (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
Background from the Chronicle: Where Did the Funding Go?
Melinda French Gates is putting $150 million into efforts to help advance women in the workplace. One-third of that money will focus on opening up the tech and A.I. industries, which are still overwhelmingly male-dominated. This outlay, one tranche of the $1 billion that French Gates has pledged to women’s and family issues through 2026, comes as organizations are under pressure from conservatives to kill their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. (Axios)
Background from the Chronicle: Melinda French Gates Announces Where $1 Billion in New Funds Will Go to Help Women and Girls
On the “Stop Terror Financing” Bill
- House Bill Protecting Hostages From Tax Penalties Could Have Unintended Consequences for Nonprofits (WGLT)
- Opinion: This Legislation Is a Silent Threat ao Art, Education, And Advocacy (Crain’s Chicago Business)
More News
- More Colleges Are Dipping Into Endowments and Raising Money to Offer Free Tuition to Middle-Class Families (Washington Post)
- Secret Payments, Damning Audit. King County’s Youth Violence Prevention Effort, Mired in Scandal (KUOW)
- How Two Nonprofits Are Demystifying Journalism With a Postcard (Poynter)
- Orlando’s Fastest-Growing Nonprofits Increased Revenue 70 Percent (Orlando Business Journal)
Opinion
- The Problem With U.S. Charity Is That It’s Not Effective Enough (Vox)
- 5 Facts Elon Musk Should Learn About Homelessness (Popular Information)
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy is accepting applications for its Philanthropy & Nonprofit Accountability Fellowship. Every year four newsrooms join the program, which is designed to enhance coverage of local giving and nonprofits. Fellows receive training sessions with experts in philanthropy, investigative reporting, and public records throughout the year. Each news organization receives $30,000 to spend on its reporting projects. Learn more about the fellowship and how to apply.