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Uncertain Economy — and the Nation's Debt Debate — Snag Nonprofit Finances

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander Spending cuts the federal government is considering come at a time when the uncertain economy is making fundraising tough, leading one prominent nonprofit expert to reach a breaking point.

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Summer Heat Waves Add Pressure to Nonprofit Economy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Sara Herschander Inflation is cooling, unemployment remains low, and the stock market is making gains, but something more elemental — the weather forecast — took a toll on nonprofit finances in July. Across the country, heat waves, wildfires, and flash flooding have made charities' jobs tougher.

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Investing in capacity building: The vital role of general operating support for BIPOC-led nonprofits

Candid

This is just one example of what happens when philanthropy invests in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) leaders with general operating support that helps address long-term unmet needs. A Nonprofit Finance Fund survey found that white-led nonprofits were nearly twice as likely to receive unrestricted grants.

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Nonprofit Finances Now

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Nonprofit finances in the United States were relatively strong at the beginning of 2022, largely as a result of government and foundations stepping up their support of nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Chris Lisée & Larry McGill.

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Creating a Culture of Data-Driven Philanthropy

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

” This guest post and Anjali’s organization, Nonprofit Finance Fund , may have you re-thinking what the term “bottom line” means for your nonprofit, and therefore how you communicate your effectiveness to your supporters. Guest Post by Anjali Deshmukh of Nonprofit Finance Fund.

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Protecting Nonprofits That Protect Us During Crises—and Beyond

NonProfit Quarterly

If we want nonprofits to support us in the next crisis, they must have sufficient resources. And to know what nonprofits need to do their jobs effectively, we must ask them directly. Strong communities need strong nonprofits. Government, philanthropy, and community members all relied on nonprofits during the COVID pandemic.

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Getting Federal Money to Communities: A Story from Puerto Rico

NonProfit Quarterly

Alexandra Hertell, executive director of Fundación Segarra Boerman (FSB), a small local family foundation practicing trust-based philanthropy, got wind of this and got to work. This is trust-based philanthropy at its best. The value of relationships In nonprofit financing, relationships play a pivotal, often understated, role.

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