#nonprofits

#nonprofits

Givefront, a YC-backed startup founded by 21-year-old Harvard dropout Matt Tengtrakool and UC Berkeley's Aidan Sunbury, aims to change that. The company is building a financial platform designed specifically for nonprofits, including food banks, animal rescues, non-governmental organizations, churches, and homeowner associations. Nonprofits generate roughly 6% of the U.S. GDP and contribute trillions of dollars each year, yet most still rely on outdated financial tools. Givefront believes that modern spend management, compliance, and reporting infrastructure-tailored to nonprofit realities-can unlock significant efficiency gains across the sector.

We are not in any way supported by or funded by Elon Musk and have a history of campaigning against him and his interests,

The hour-long event, viewed by thousands on the Advance Facebook Live platform, featured three prominent women leaders on Staten Island: Tatiana Arguello-Sabatelli, executive director of Nonprofit Staten Island; Jessica Phillips, CEO of Historic Richmond Town; and Jessica Baker Vodoor, president and CEO of Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens. The panelists reflected on the experiences and values that shaped their leadership journeys-beginning with what first inspired them to step into leadership roles and what has sustained their motivation during difficult times.

Tom Lopach, president and CEO of the Voter Participation Center, a nonprofit focused on registering people of color, unmarried women, and young voters-three groups that make up what the organization calls the New American Majority-described the severity of the situation to NPQ: "We've seen an unprecedented effort to reduce access to voting on so many levels." He noted that executive orders, federal and state legislation, court rulings, and policy and staffing changes across government agencies form "a multi-pronged attack on voting."

"It's never been about me," said Eggleton, adding that participating in the "Nevertheless: The Women Changing the World" documentary series on YouTube was her way of honoring her late mother, Geraldine, who inspired her to speak out and help others in her community.

Charlotte Hill, chief executive of The Felix Project, highlighted the challenges families face: "For so many the holidays are a real struggle. With schools closed and free school meals unavailable, it is the parents and carers who must cover the cost of that meal."

Nonprofits face distinct challenges managing relationships while balancing limited budgets, making it essential to have tools like specialized CRMs to streamline operations and enhance engagement.

"Brooklyn Org Microgrants is designed to fill funding gaps for smaller nonprofits in Brooklyn that may not qualify for larger grants, supporting historically underserved communities."

"This action is not about religion or free speech, but about radically altering campaign finance laws."

"Nonprofits are tax-exempt organizations that must comply with rules of financial transparency and public accountability due to their missions of public social trust."

"The Community Action Grants program grantees don't just provide services; they're catalysts for positive change, led by and accountable to the communities they serve," foundation president and CEO Nicole Taylor said in a release.

The average grant size is $21,000, and the nonprofits funded under this program all have annual budgets of $3 million or less.

Hundreds rallied at City Hall on Monday, unfurling banners and leading chants of 'Whose budget? Our budget!' before a nine-hour-long meeting of the committee.

Online learning empowers nonprofits to provide training that is flexible and scalable, ensuring that even dispersed teams can access quality resources without breaking the bank.

To address ongoing financial challenges, Palo Alto's budget emphasizes a revamped emergency response system, adding civilian positions and paramedics while delaying budget cuts.

Skills-based volunteering can help employees build confidence and learn new things.

Antioch received a $20,000 grant to create jobs for low-income residents through collaborative problem-solving among nonprofits and small businesses.

The first four months of the Trump administration have seen the largest destruction of our federal government's capacity in history, with the reckless and illegal dismantling of agencies, the arbitrary slashing of the workforce, and the elimination of countless programs and critical public services.

"This is not a time to rest. This is a time to be relentless in pursuit of what is right and just," said Lee Pelton.