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Trust in NonprofitsWhat to Do When the President Calls You ‘Corrupt’
Recent White House rhetorical attacks against nonprofits are unprecedented. Will donors listen? -
Data & Research
A Third of U.S. Nonprofits That Serve Communities Lost Government Funding in Early 2025
Across issue areas, nonprofits lost grants and contracts, faced delays or funding freezes, and were hit with stop-work orders. -
Government & Legislation
How the Rich Use Philanthropy to Dodge Taxes
Law professor Ray Madoff’s new book, “The Second Estate,” argues that philanthropy is part of a playbook that the ultra-wealthy use to avoid taxes. -
Data
Trump’s Data Cuts Could Leave Nonprofits ‘Flying Blind’
Federal data sets that nonprofits and philanthropies rely on to track need and measure progress are disappearing. A growing number of philanthropies are supporting short-term solutions. -
Podcast | Giving Done Right
Is the Right to Give Freely Under Attack?
Tonya Allen and John Palfrey explain why they think this is a critical moment for U.S. civil society. -
Opinion
The Nonprofit Legitimacy Crisis and How to Fix It
Better branding can help attract donors and build public trust. Yet most nonprofits undervalue its importance. -
Government
What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue
The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat. -
Government
FBI Cuts Ties With Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League
The move came after complaints from some conservatives and prominent allies of President Donald Trump. -
Government and Regulation
Trump’s Order to Investigate Liberal Groups Is Likely to Face Legal Challenges
Some conservatives fear the president’s attacks on progressive foundations could come back to haunt them. “What might President AOC not like?” -
Opinion
A Bipartisan Plan to Raise the Foundation Payout Rate
A modest 1 or 2 percent increase could significantly benefit the nonprofit sector.
