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A Nonprofit Wish List for Biden: a Cabinet-Level Agency, Charitable-Deduction Changes, and More

“You have to think about these things holistically,” says Aaron Dorfman, president of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. “Higher marginal tax rates on the highest earners in this society might decrease their giving, but if… Read More

Foundations are opening their wallets to nonprofits dedicated to helping people of color

That avoidance has produced jarring financial consequences. An August study from the National Committee for Responsible Philanthropy found that across 25 foundations, an average of just 1% of grants were specifically designated for Black communities. Meanwhile,… Read More

Lessons for philanthropy from the election results in Georgia

While we wait for the results of the 2020 elections to be certified, one thing is clear: The increased civic engagement of Black and Latinx communities in the Deep South has made national and local races more competitive. But how is it that… Read More

Foundations Have Increased Giving and Loosened Restrictions Since Pandemic

Jeanné Lewis, vice president at the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, said the report underscores an ongoing need for more data from foundations about how they are responding to the pandemic. “The conversations I’ve been involved… Read More

Former Employee Accuses Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Of Racial Bias

In a post on the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Holgado wrote, “Chan failed to grasp the seriousness of the issue the letter raised, refusing to meet several of the group’s requests, most notably declining to provide… Read More

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative faces racial discrimination allegations from former employee

“Unfortunately, Chan once again failed to grasp the seriousness of the issues the letter raised, refusing to meet several of the group’s requests, most notably declining to provide transparency into CZI’s pay equity data as it… Read More

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