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With summer quickly approaching, states are reopening, generating optimism that the economy will soon recover its footing. Judging by photos of crowded bars, restaurants and beaches, there are many Americans who believe the worst is over.
But hunger has spiked dramatically across the country as the demand at food banks has risen by as much as 600%. The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program does not provide enough benefits to cover need. On average, individuals received $1...

Nearly 80% of nonprofit organizations expect their fundraising returns to decline in 2020 because of the pandemic, with 63% already experiencing a drop in contributions, according to a new survey.
Nevertheless, most organizations will continue with pre-existing fundraising campaign plans, the survey found. Conducted by the consulting firm CCS Fundraising, and surveying 1,183 nonprofit organizations, the research showed that only nine organizations...

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic crisis have generated calls for, and some action by, philanthropy to support grantees by relaxing funding and other requirements, and in some cases, increasing grant dollars during this time of need. Is...

With so much money being mobilized to develop COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, you’d think pretty much the full spectrum of potential medical solutions would be under the microscope by now. But Silicon Valley entrepeneur and philanthropist Steve Kirsch...