Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ann Mei Chang When I first introduce the notion of lean approaches to leaders in the social sector, I often hear barely suppressed snickering. After all, nonprofits know of nothing but lean, as they operate under excruciatingly...
By Matt Shipman Many nonprofit organizations steer clear of large, public-serving agencies due to concerns about becoming entangled in bureaucratic red tape. But new research suggests that some nonprofits may be able to better serve their constituents by partnering...
News about gifts, grants Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF) received a $200,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies in support of its 2019 season. AITAF was founded by actor and Marine Adam Driver in 2008. Its mission is to provide high-quality arts programming...
News about gifts, grants U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Sanford Health will provide pharmacogenetic testing to U.S. veterans at no cost to the veterans through a donation-funded program as part of a partnership to improve patient care and lower costs...
News about gifts, grants Cummings Foundation donated $25 million to help build the University of Global Health Equity in Butaro, a rural area in northern Rwanda. The health sciences university teaches and delivers health care in one of the world's most remote areas....
News about gifts, grants Center for Reproductive Rights raised $380,000 at an inaugural Los Angeles benefit, co-hosted by Elizabeth Banks and board member Heidi Lindelof. The center is dedicated to advancing reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the...
News about gifts, grants Asheville Area Habitat ReStore will celebrate a $1 million milestone from Silent Auction proceeds on March 20th. The “a million dollar idea” was inspired by ReStore volunteer Alan Williams, a retired teacher and self-proclaimed...
News about gifts, grants Brooklyn Community Foundation honored the top five social justice organizations of 2019 with its $100,000 Spark Prize at its annual Spark Breakfast. More than 325 guests attended the event, which was emceed comedienne and actress, Ana...
News about gifts, grants SECU Foundation awarded a $40,000 capacity grant to support the St. Gerard House, a non-profit entity located in Henderson County which assists individuals with autism and their family members. Duke University received a $50 million...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Maryanne Dersch Do you ever feel like finding your dream donor is like finding a dream date? You go on lots of coffees and dinners only to realize it is not a match. And you worry you won’t find anyone. Or, you do go on a few...
