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Bezos Earth Fund Grants $60 Million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Plus, the Smithsonian Institution received $40 million for its sesquicentennial programs in 2026, and the Mellon Foundation committed $25 million to support artists along the U.S.-Mexico Mexico border.

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Four Ways to Remove a Board Member

Blue Avocado

Example: Jack Moon (Term 2 ends January 2026) 4. But despite the vast digital transformation, increased use of social media, and focus on sustainability and equity practices since then, there remains some longstanding challenges that nonprofit organizations will always continue to grapple with. Case in point: Board management.

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Gates Foundation to Increase Funding to $8.3 Billion This Year

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The grant maker predicts its annual grant budget will grow to $9 billion by 2026.

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A $65 Billion Wake-Up Call for Nonprofits—How to Survive the Shift

Center for Major Gifts

The oldest Boomers will turn 80 in 2026. The Baby Boomer Factor: A Looming Fundraising Crisis? One often-overlooked factor is the aging Baby Boomer generationa group that has driven economic and philanthropic growth for decades. The youngest Boomers are already 60. 36% of Boomers have already passed away. Yes, were saying it again.

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Sequoia Ernst: Launching One’s Own Research

HSF House

Im going to graduate this fall, so Im about to start looking for graduate programs to apply to for fall of 2026. Im Sequoia Ernst, I’m a senior majoring in Exercise Physiology; Im especially interested in regulation of the cardiovascular system and plan to attend graduate school to continue studying it.

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The State of DAFs in 2025: Updates on Donor-Advised Funds

Get Fully Funded

The total combined assets in DAFs and foundations is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2026 and account for half of all individual charitable donations by 2028. The average DAF payout rate (the percentage of grants made relative to the charitable assets available) was almost 24%. What These Updates Mean for Your Nonprofit 1.

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Nissan Foundation Accepting Letters of Intent for 2025 Grant Cycle

NonProfit PRO

The Nissan Foundation is accepting letters of intent for its 2025 grant cycle to support projects taking place in late 2025 and early 2026.