Friday Rewind

The Friday Rewind offers a snapshot of PhilanthroNews —  that means news stories, articles, events of note, or information updates — from around our network and throughout the broad world of philanthropy. Whether you take a quick skim of the material or a deep dive through each item we hope to help inform your work and inspire your thinking.

1. Giving USA, the longest-running, most comprehensive annual report on charitable giving in the United States, was recently released for 2018. Although record amounts of donations were given to charities across all sources of giving and sectors last year, the recent Tax Cuts and Job Act may have a significant effect on future giving. Read More Here
2. As new foundations are formed or more established ones expand, there are several pitfalls within the world of philanthropy that new leaders often make. Over-complication, misunderstandings, and a lack of community input can all hinder philanthropic work, and remaining aware of key mistakes is vital. Read More Here
3. The Urban Institute recently released a Community Development Financial Flows Data Tool which shows how well counties across the United States are accessing federal funds. This tool can illustrate how well your specific funding area ranks compared to similarly situated counties, the current state of their federal community development financing, and ultimately help inform funding strategies. Read More Here
4. The unique opportunities and challenges associated with rural philanthropy are not often studied or reported on accurately, reports Campbell University’s Office of Rural Philanthropic Analysis, as there is a “great deal of robust, strategic philanthropy in rural communities happening under the radar.” The long-term initiatives within rural philanthropy often include more capacity building efforts than urban philanthropy, as well as personal engagement and intergovernmental relations. To learn more about the specific challenges and opportunities, Read Here
5. A report just released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation titled “2018 Kids Count Data Book,” discusses the ramifications of undercounting young children in 2020. Past Census counts have repeatedly undercounted children, and the consequences can have significant effects on the education, health, and housing for the younger generation.

Friday Rewind is published each Friday by NY Funders Alliance staff. To submit a story for the Friday Rewind, please email programs@nyfunders.org.