Originally published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy , August 13, 2024 NFF’s Aisha Benson discusses the decline in philanthropic support for nonprofits led by people of color after an initial surge in funding following 2020’s racial justice movements, and why it’s more important than ever to provide sustained, long-term support. “Be a champion for change &hellip
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How to Ensure Up-Front Payments to Homeless Services Providers Work
Recently, LA County’s Board of Supervisors took quick and significant action toward paying homeless services providers up-front. This is groundbreaking progress. And we know from experience what will make or break the implementation of this approach. Los Angeles provides services for its unhoused residents largely by contracting with nonprofit service providers. Many payments to these &hellip
It Takes a Village. Let’s Make the Village Fair and Inclusive.
Advancing systems-level conversations related to fair compensation and working conditions for early childhood education (ECE) providers
GALS LA
A holistic approach to middle school education in Los Angeles.
NFF and Trinity Church Invest $1.5 Million to Help Faith Organizations Plan Affordable Housing and Community Development Projects
NEW YORK, July 10, 2024 – Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) and Trinity Church have partnered to launch a pilot program serving faith organizations as they pursue community development projects. The Faith in Our Communities Fund will allow NFF to provide flexible pre-development loans, backed by Trinity’s credit guarantee, to faith organizations often unable to access &hellip
NFF to Provide Financial Consulting to Trinity Church Grantees
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is pleased to support grantees of Trinity Church Wall Street through a series of financial coaching and consulting services designed to help organization leaders navigate the hurdles inherent in the nonprofit financial system. Services will vary, as they will be responsive to organizations’ specific needs, but are likely to include trend &hellip
NFF and Mellon Foundation Partner to Support Audio and/or Audio-Visual Preservation Organizations
Participant Applications Now Open With generous support from the Mellon Foundation, NFF is pleased to share an opportunity for audio and/or audio-visual preservation organizations to participate in an initiative designed to build financial resilience. The stories and experiences of people of color, those who identify as LGBTQIA, disabled people, people with lower incomes, and &hellip
Black Nonprofit Chief Executives of Philadelphia
Leading locally in the City of Neighborhoods.
The Promise, Pitfalls, and Potential of CalAIM
And what funders can do to ensure the success of this transformational program
Critical Social Services Hang in the Balance of NYC Contracting Reform
Across New York City, nonprofits that provide critical community services like food assistance, job training, affordable housing placement, and afterschool programs – are waiting. Waiting for reimbursement for services they provided months or even a year ago, from a government that relies on them to meet its promises to residents. Waiting for the new contracting &hellip