Nonprofit and philanthropy news covering charitable giving, foundations, humanitarian work, and social impact organizations.
The article traces Manchester Pride's evolution from a 1985 hospital fundraiser to a major festival, while addressing the recent financial collapse of its organizing company. It highlights the Charity Commission's investigation into debts exceeding £1m and outlines the event's historical growth and branding changes over four decades.
The article highlights four Cornish community groups nominated for the BBC Radio Cornwall Make a Difference Awards, focusing on their contributions to LGBT history, disability rights, memory loss support, and cancer care. It emphasizes the personal dedication of volunteers and the tangible impact these local collectives have on improving lives in Cornwall.
The article profiles Lisa Hughes, a Bolton resident who has worn a different costume daily for 200 days to raise funds for charity. It details her community support, viral social media presence, and fundraising progress for animal welfare and bereavement causes.
Sophie Rain spent $170,000 on school supplies for teachers in 48 hours, fulfilling 520 Amazon wish lists after receiving 50,000 requests from educators globally. The initiative follows a Florida candidate's proposal for a 'sin tax' on OnlyFans earnings to fund teacher salaries.
The article profiles Kim Johnson and her nonprofit Developing K.I.D.S., which evolved from a front-porch initiative into a major Detroit youth hub. It highlights the organization's mission to provide free academic, creative, and civic programming to hundreds of children, fostering intergenerational leadership and community strength in response to local challenges.
The Financial Times announces a charity auction featuring its senior journalists, including Editor Roula Khalaf and Martin Wolf, to raise funds for FLIC. The initiative supports the charity's mission to provide financial education in UK schools and expand programs internationally, aiming to improve economic literacy and inclusion.
The Seattle Animal Shelter is hosting a "Picture Pawfect" fundraising contest where residents pay to submit and vote for photos of their pets. Proceeds support the shelter's adoption, welfare, and medical services, with top entries featured on a city vehicle.
The article reports on the Squawk Rock Festival 4 in Nashville, a fundraiser for the Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee. It highlights the challenge of caring for long-lived parrots and details the event's purpose to support adoptions and long-term care for these birds.
Nia Tero's 2025 Annual Report highlights the distribution of $23.4 million in grants across 236 awards to 90 organizations. This funding supports over 270 Indigenous Peoples in guarding more than 130 million hectares of lands and waters globally, addressing a significant gap in global climate finance.
CECP's 2026 report reveals median corporate transfers to foundations reached $10 million in 2025, while staffing remained flat at four full-time employees. Foundations now account for 56.4% of total cash giving among participating companies, highlighting a shift toward larger, leaner philanthropic structures.