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First Quarter Fundraising Numbers Show Grim Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits
(Image: H.T. Yu, Creative Commons) The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked havoc on just about every corner of the economy. The nonprofit sector has been hit particularly hard, as major sources of revenue—including performance seasons and fundraising galas—have either been postponed, cancelled, or reduced in scope. A…
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Brexit & Job Growth: Strong Forecast for Year-End Giving Season
While Brexit has generated anxiety among economists and world governments (which has already abated somewhat), there are some signs that the short-term consequences could actually be a boon for the United States, and in turn may have a positive impact on 2016 year-end giving for…
Read MorePhilanthropy Supports Struggling Greece
As Greece scrambles to produce a list of economic reforms to satisfy its creditors, it is still unclear whether or not the Mediterranean nation and its primary negotiating partners will reach an agreement that keeps the Hellenic Republic in the Eurozone. The country’s debt crisis…
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Philanthropy and the Greek Debt Crisis
Following the break-down in talks between Greece’s political leadership and the country’s creditors – also known as the “troika,” including the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission, and the European Central Bank – Greece’s financial crisis has entered its eleventh hour. While the drama is…
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An Interview with Women on 20s Founder Barbara Ortiz Howard
An innovative nonprofit has attracted a great deal of press lately, broadcasting its message of gender equality through a clever campaign to put an influential woman from US history on the $20 bill. Women on 20s aims to replace Andrew Jackson – the controversial president…
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Philanthropy Saves Monuments, How About Infrastructure?
There’s one thing everyone can agree on: the United States’ infrastructure needs an overhaul. While a contentious debate over funding rages on, there is a demonstrable consensus that cracking roads, neglected bridges, and outdated technology not only pose a threat to the country’s economic viability,…
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Proposed Legislation Would Apply Business Tax to New Hampshire Nonprofits
State Rep. David Hess has proposed legislation that would treat large New Hampshire nonprofits as private businesses, subjecting them to the state’s Business Enterprise Tax (BET). If successful, the bill would exact a heavy toll on the state’s nonprofit sector. New Hampshire Catholic Charities, for…
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What Low Oil Prices Mean for Nonprofits
The new year has kicked off with even more good news for U.S. consumers. The price of oil has continued its dramatic plummet, presenting unique fundraising opportunities – as well as challenges – for development professionals. On January 6, the barrel price of gasoline fell…
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