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IRS Delays and Other Barriers to Data Mean Real Risks for Nonprofits

April 24, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Pandemic-driven delays in processing and release, as well as challenges in the data ecosystem itself are putting previous data accessibility gains in jeopardy.

ESG Backlash Will Affect the Future of Philanthropy and Impact Investing

March 14, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Voices from across sectors are questioning how useful or fair ESG (environmental, social, and governance) standards are. The debate will likely affect the future of philanthropy.

Will Philanthropy Stay Focused on Racial Equity?

February 21, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As Teri Behrens explains, it’s too early to tell whether philanthropy’s commitments to racial equity and social justice represent a real turning point, or simply a “trend.”

11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2023

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Our 2023 Trends report examines topics including collaborative funding, data accessibility, ESG, unionization, nonprofit new media, mission accountability, and more.

The Public is Holding Nonprofits Accountable to Living Their Mission and Values

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Methods for holding a nonprofit accountable — for their actions, fiscal choices, community relationships, etc. — have not always been clear, accessible, or publicized. That seems to be changing now.

More Nonprofit Employees are Moving to Unionize

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

After decades of declining enrollment, organized labor is back on workers’ minds — including in the nonprofit sector — as staff see unionization as a pathway to better pay, greater wellbeing, and increased equity.

Policymakers are Paying Increasing Attention to Moving More Money Faster

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The U.S. Congress appears increasingly interested in philanthropy’s spending habits — from donor-advised funds and foundation payout rates to the influence and reach of wealthy individual philanthropists.

New Organizational Structure Models are Toppling the Staff Pyramid

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Efforts to alleviate burnout and economic and workplace inequity are leading more nonprofits to look for opportunities to spread the work, responsibility, and credit among more staff — and even other organizations.

For-Profit News Outlets are Exploring Nonprofit Models

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As journalism’s traditional business model continues to stumble, many for-profit news outfits — legacy brands and 21st-century digital natives alike — are moving to explore, adapt, and adopt the nonprofit model.

Disaster Philanthropy is Transitioning for the Long Haul

January 18, 2023

By Johnson Center for Philanthropy

As the frequency of natural disasters increases dramatically, philanthropic actors are rethinking how they engage over the long term to support community resilience, ecological health, and a justice-focused response.

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