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September 12, 2025
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From: Philanthropy Today

Subject: Opinion: We’re in a Crisis — Stick to What You Do Best

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  • A sign on a wooden fence that advises patrons to stay on the path and not wander off.  This could be part of a trail, nature center, or in a national park setting.
    Opinion

    Yes, We’re in a Crisis. No, You Shouldn’t Change Your Nonprofit’s Priorities.

    By Eboo Patel September 11, 2025
    What a concert played in the wake of 9/11 can teach the sector about how to respond to the current crisis.
  • Downtown Detroit seen at sunset.
    Grant Makers

    Kresge Foundation Returns to Detroit After Decades in the Suburbs

    By Alex Daniels September 12, 2025
    After the 1967 riots, the Kmart-funded philanthropy moved its headquarters to Troy, Mich. The move back to Detroit will be accompanied by $180 million in funding for the northwest section of the city.
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    Podcast | Giving Done Right

    How to Build a Global, Grassroots Movement

    September 12, 2025
    The leader of Mama Cash talks about how her group has raised millions to support grassroots activists.
  • icon of an envelope in a bright gradient on a black background.
    Letters to the Editor

    Readers Push Back on Op-Ed’s Call to Reject Government Funding

    September 12, 2025
    The author, they contend, misunderstands the nonprofit sector’s role and the value of public dollars.

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    October 8 at 1 p.m. ET | Register Now

    The nonprofit sector today is under deep strain — the work feels more urgent than ever, and the way forward is anything but simple. Join us for Leading Nonprofits Through the Twists and Turns, an interactive workshop with Melanie Ho, founder of Strategic Imagination. You’ll have a chance to step out of survival mode, explore ways to manage change, and understand how to lead well as complexity becomes the norm.

Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online

The Trump administration is resuming plans for the annual federal-employee charity drive after pausing preparations last month. Officials relented after hearing from groups that depend on the Combined Federal Campaign, which raised about $70 million last year, and that have already paid application and listing fees for the current year. Still, the administration “is evaluating changes to the CFC for 2026 (including whether to continue the program),” according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management, citing administrative costs and declining participation. (Washington Post)

Charlie Kirk

  • The Movement Charlie Kirk Leaves Behind (Washington Post)
  • Reagan Foundation Cancels Ben Shapiro Speaking Event, After Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk (Los Angeles Daily News)
    • Background from the Chronicle: Kirk’s Killing Is Unleashing New Attacks on Civil Society. We Must Respond With Bravery.

Higher Education

  • Some Research Donors Are Giving Quietly Amid Trump’s Attacks. A UMass Amherst Donor Is Making His Reasons Public. (Boston Globe)
  • 5 Years Later, What’s Become of MacKenzie Scott’s $55M Gifts to Atlanta HBCUs? (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
    • Background from the Chronicle: Gifts From MacKenzie Scott Put Overlooked Colleges and Universities in the Spotlight
  • This Georgia College Inherited a Record-Breaking $100 Million Gift. How Will It Be Spent? (Augusta Chronicle)

More News

  • Here’s How AI Will Reinvent Nonprofits (Fast Company)
    • Background from the Chronicle: In the Face-Off Against AI, Funders Need to Have Workers’ Backs
  • The Pitfalls of Being a Nonprofit That Is Beholden to Government (Economist — subscription)
    • Background from the Chronicle: New Trump Order Injects Politics Into Federal Grant Decisions

Note: In the links in this section, we flag articles that only subscribers can access. But because some journalism outlets offer a limited number of free articles, readers may encounter barriers with other articles we highlight in this roundup.

New Grant Opportunities

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Technology: The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund supports youth-led and intergenerational organizations driving the responsible technology movement. Funding focuses on projects that use technology to protect human rights, promote digital inclusion, and maximize positive social impact. The Fund is especially interested in initiatives addressing artificial intelligence, mental health and well-being, or climate-related technology solutions. Grants range from $25,000 to $100,000; application deadline October 10.

Local Initiatives: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports community-based nonprofits across the U.S. where modest grants can have a meaningful impact. Funding priorities include museums, arts and cultural programs, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife protection, and other local initiatives. Grants may be used for projects, activities, or general operating support. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000; application deadline November 10.

EDITOR'S PICKS

  • Charlie Kirk appears at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his "American Comeback Tour" when he was shot in the neck and killed.
    Opinion

    Kirk’s Killing Is Unleashing New Attacks on Civil Society. We Must Respond With Bravery.

    Benjamin Soskis
    Political violence must never become a pretext for crushing a strong and independent nonprofit sector.
  • PeerForward alumni and current student leaders in a training session.
    Leading

    Mergers Have Become a Lifeline for Nonprofits. Will Foundations Help Cover the Costs?

    By Ben Gose
    Charities are looking for strategic partners to survive a rough 2025, and they hope foundations — which have long pushed for consolidation — will help pay for the mergers.
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    Case Study

    How Highlighting Slavery’s Legacy Helped This Tiny Louisiana Nonprofit Boost Its Revenues 10-Fold

    By Stephanie Beasley
    The Descendants Project used a compelling message, social media, and a personal touch to convey its unique approach to the environment and history.
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