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As a nation and as funders, we find ourselves in uncharted territory. The fundamentals of our economic and political lives are shifting beneath our feet. In the months ahead, much of the work that philanthropy and the nonprofit sector have … Continue reading →

Nonprofit professionals reported the lowest level of confidence in the fundraising climate in more than a decade, the latest edition of the Philanthropic Giving Index (PGI) from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University finds. Based on a semi-annual national … Continue reading →

“Even before the downturn, arts and culture organizations in Chicago saw cutbacks in public financing. Now they are reporting reduced ticket sales and increased costs for out-of-town tours. “In response, MacArthur has increased our annual operating support for arts and … Continue reading →

“U.S. foundations are in a tight spot. Their assets have taken a beating in a stock market that still hasn’t hit bottom. But U.S. nonprofits are hurting more. Demand for their services is increasing as people lose jobs and homes, … Continue reading →

In Cincinnati, a city with an oft-battered image and struggling sports teams, arts and cultural institutions are among the assets that make the region a place people want to live, work and establish a business. “This is forcing everyone to … Continue reading →

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation plans to meet its existing philanthropic commitments, but is cutting administrative costs due to investment losses, says Alberto Ibargüen, the fund’s president. In a video on the foundation’s Web site, Mr. Ibargüen … Continue reading →

Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Paul Brest, president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation spoke at New York’s 92nd Street Y on January 4th. both foundations expect to stick to their giving plans … Continue reading →

Grantmakers in the Arts and Philanthropy Northwest convened a group of regional arts funders to compare notes and exchange ideas on December 4, 2008. Presentations by Anne Focke, GIA, Holly Sidford, Helicon Collaborative, and Ed Pauly, The Wallace Foundation were … Continue reading →

The Council on Foundations has launched a Web resource, Economic Xchange, a collaborative resource on how the current economy impacts philanthropy. Specific ideas from funders are found in Giving Strategies and Funding Changes. Read more. Also on the COF web … Continue reading →

Many funders are beginning to suggest that in this climate nonprofits will need general operating support as never before. GIA is making copies of the book General Operating Support: Case Studies and Reflections on Nine Grantmaking Programs available at no … Continue reading →