New Rapid Response Network to strengthen non-profit contribution to federal policy

Why It Matters

Non-profits have historically been excluded from critical policy discussions, even when they have sector-wide implications. Better coordination could change that.

Funders are receiving more AI proposals, but not all are well-equipped to assess them

Why It Matters

Very few funders are giving grants for AI projects to begin with. Corporate and technology funders are more likely to have the in-house technical talent to evaluate grant applications, while traditional philanthropic foundations might need to call on third-party resources.

Why and how many charities lost their status in the past two years - and the case for more data

Why It Matters

Revocations can happen for multiple reasons – either voluntary or imposed. Future of Good found that churches continue to close their doors, arts organizations are struggling with their taxes, and the CRA’s non-profit category codes leave a lot in the dark.