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This is a great thread from my colleague @AlexDanielsCOP that explains how the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action could affect ALL nonprofits, not just colleges.

Read how operating reserves grants from @kendedafund are transforming non-profits by providing cash cushions to head off small crises or a creating a safety net in bigger emergencies and emboldens them to grow via Drew Lindsay: philanthropy.com/article/nonpro…

We'll have analysis of the Supreme Court's #affirmativeaction decision soon. Reaction from nonprofit leaders is coming in: "It could touch how we hire, build our boards, make funding decisions, and design and deliver our programs," said Akilah Watkins of Independent Sector.

Early analysis of the #affirmativeaction ruling: It sets up roadblocks for foundations + charities that promote diversity in grant-making, hiring. Others say the decision shouldn’t affect philanthropy. More in thread. We'll update here throughout the day. phlnthrp.com/3pmf014

Bad news for 2023 📉 : More foundations (27%) expect to do less grant-making this year than those that predict an increase (23%). That’s the first time in the survey’s seven years that more foundations expected a decline than an increase. phlnthrp.com/3CUEFkC

🤔 An interesting new poll by BBB and BBB's Give.org includes a look at Americans who have stopped giving to charity in the past five years. Nearly half believe the wealthy need to step up. phlnthrp.com/3PD4LjE

America's fastest-growing demographic groups trib.al/W5P2Xce

Recapping yesterday's #affirmativeaction ruling with reactions from nonprofit and foundation leaders 🗣️ phlnthrp.com/44reXQ6

Our new issue goes live tomorrow with a special report detailing what the decline in organized religion means for philanthropy. Plus: Fundraising goes remote, student-loan forgiveness for nonprofit workers, and peace-building groups offering hope in the Israel-Hamas War.

4. Drew Lindsay of The Chronicle of Philanthropy delves into “What Philanthropy and Nonprofits Lose as Religion Fades.” religionunplugged.com/news/2023/12/1…

Here are five of our stories from 2023 with advice that will set you up well for 2024:

Today's Writers' Favorites pick comes from @_emilyhaynes: “Fundraisers are primed for burnout. Their work sprawls way beyond 9-to-5, and they believe passionately in it. Experts say that’s exactly why it’s so easy for it to never stop.” Read it here: phlnthrp.com/48ccsUf

NEW: In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students to attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear. philanthropy.com/article/mega-g…

Great piece from Daniel Stid on the role of unaccountable grantmaking foundations in driving the parties away from majoritarian politics. philanthropy.com/commons/grant-…