Nonprofit business and finance
In this photo provided by Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home is constructed by Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 12, 2019, in Greenville, S.C. Reeling from massive cutbacks in volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and grappling with high construction costs, Habitat for Humanity affiliates would be the first to admit they’re struggling. (Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County via AP)
Habitat for Humanity struggles with high construction costs

By Haleluya Hadero Jun. 25, 2021 10:23 AM EDT

Most nonprofits emerge from pandemic wounded, but still open

By Dan Parks, The Chronicle Of Philanthropy Jun. 08, 2021 09:18 AM EDT
Nonprofits across the nation suffered deep economic hardships and many cut services during the pandemic, but strong government support and stepped-up giving by...

600 nonprofits registered for 24-hour online donation event

Jun. 07, 2021 01:35 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — About 600 nonprofits have registered for an annual 24-hour online fundraising event in New Hampshire. NH Gives is...

File-This April 12, 2021, file photo shows Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talking about the statewide COVID-19 vaccination effort during a press conference, in Ypsilanti, Mich. Whitmer is facing renewed scrutiny after reports that she used a private plane shared by high-powered, politically connected Detroit-area business families to visit her elderly father in Florida in March. (Lon Horwedel/Detroit News via AP, File)/Detroit News via AP)
Whitmer's campaign will pay for Florida flight to see dad

By David Eggert May. 27, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

Union delays strike at 200 group homes, seeks funding deal

May. 20, 2021 12:21 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The union representing more than 2,000 workers at 200 group homes across Connecticut announced Thursday it will delay a strike planned...

FILE - In this June 16, 2020, file photo, students and instructors at the STEM Santa Fe engineering camp gather on a video call as seen through the laptop of instructor Esther Lescht in her home in Santa Fe, N.M. New Mexico education officials are budgeting up to $10 million in pandemic relief money to create internships for high schools students, while nonprofits and school districts are bringing back summer enrichment opportunities to meet rising demand. As many as 2,600 students across New Mexico could participate in the internship program. according to the Public Education Department, which announced the program on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio, File)
New Mexico summer programs for youth include new internships

By Cedar Attanasio May. 19, 2021 08:08 PM EDT

Family members perform last rites of a person who died of COVID-19 as funeral pyres of other victims burn at an open crematorium set up at a granite quarry on the outskirts of Bengaluru, India, Wednesday, May 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)
Donors race to aid India during COVID-19 surge

By Alex Daniels Of The Chronicle Of Philanthropy May. 05, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Foundation awards $200K to 7 Detroit-area nonprofits

May. 01, 2021 09:23 AM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Seven Detroit-area nonprofits will share $200,000 from the Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund of the Community...

Committee advances Democratic budget focused on equity

By Susan Haigh Apr. 21, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
The Connecticut General Assembly's budget-writing committee approved, along party lines, a proposed two-year $46 billion state spending plan crafted by the...

Rhode Island Foundation grants $550K in pandemic relief

Mar. 24, 2021 10:12 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded an additional $550,000 in grants from its COVID-19 Response Fund to nonprofits that are helping...

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 17, 2021, file photo, Senate Rules Committee Chair Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., answers questions from the media at the Capitol, in Washington. Congressional Democrats, including Klobuchar, and nonprofits are pushing for a federal bill that would give nonprofits $50 billion to help them retain employees, hire newly unemployed workers and expand their operations. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Congressional Democrats push $50B bill for nonprofits

By Haleluya Hadero Mar. 19, 2021 11:33 AM EDT

A group of protesters march in the snow around the Hennepin County Government Center, Monday, March 15, 2021, in Minneapolis where the second week of jury selection continues in the trial for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin is charged with murder in the death of George Floyd during an arrest last may in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Corporations become unlikely financiers of racial equity

By Haleluya Hadero Mar. 17, 2021 10:05 AM EDT

President Joe Biden signs the American Rescue Plan, a coronavirus relief package, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Nonprofits hail anti-poverty aspects of COVID relief measure

By Michael Theis And Dan Parks Of The Chronicle Of Philanthropy Mar. 12, 2021 01:25 PM EST

Indiana awards $30M in funding for new trails projects

Mar. 07, 2021 09:11 AM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana has awarded nearly $30 million to communities and nonprofit groups for construction of 70 miles of new trails Gov. Eric Holcomb...

Staff Sgt. Mike Schuster loads two produce boxes into a car at a food bank distribution by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Pandemic puts 1 in 3 nonprofits in financial jeopardy

By Glenn Gamboa Mar. 03, 2021 09:56 AM EST

FILE - In this May 29, 2014 file photo, Paige Kimble, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, applauds during the Scripps National Spelling Bee at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Breaking from a tradition of being led by former contestants, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has hired a nonprofit leader with no history in the competition as its executive director, signaling a new era for the nearly century-old showcase for the top spellers in the English language. Cincinnati-based Scripps announced Monday, March 1, 2021, that J. Michael Durnil will take over immediately as bee director. He replaces Kimble, who stepped down last year. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Nonprofit leader takes over as National Spelling Bee chief

By Ben Nuckols Mar. 01, 2021 11:01 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2018 file photo, Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District Scott Wallace delivers his concession speech during an election night party in Langhorne, Pa. Donations to many charities are down when demand for many services, due to the pandemic, is extraordinarily high. Even charities that have seen increased donations say they still cannot meet the growing need for services. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Debate amid pandemic: Should foundations have to give more?

By Glenn Gamboa Feb. 25, 2021 10:38 AM EST

Wayne County nonprofits share $4M in virus relief grants

Feb. 14, 2021 09:39 AM EST
DETROIT (AP) — More than $4 million in COVID-19 relief grants has been disbursed to 144 nonprofits throughout Wayne County. Each one-time...

19 nonprofits to share donation from Team Kentucky Fund

Feb. 09, 2021 04:13 AM EST
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Nineteen nonprofit organizations across Kentucky will share a $380,000 donation from a fund that has offered assistance during the COVID...

This Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, photo shows the Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, N.C. The Raleigh Diocese collected at least $11 million from the federal government’s small business emergency relief program. Yet during the fiscal year that ended in June 2020, overall offerings were down just 5% and the assets available to the diocese, its parishes and schools increased by about $21 million to more than $170 million, AP found. In another measure of fiscal health, the diocese didn’t draw on a $10 million line of credit. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
Sitting on billions, Catholic dioceses amassed taxpayer aid

By Reese Dunklin And Michael Rezendes Feb. 04, 2021 01:24 AM EST