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The funding crisis facing America’s public libraries
Learn why recent and proposed cuts to federal and state support leave U.S. public libraries facing an urgent funding crisis, what this means for the communities they serve especially in rural areas, and how donors and philanthropy can help.

Why cross-movement funding is vital to advancing the care we all deserve
Learn how funders and advocates of the care movement are collaborating in an effort to change the way philanthropy invests in supporting holistic community care.

Supporting nonprofits through uncertainty with flexibility, collaboration, and data
Discover four key lessons for supporting nonprofits through uncertainty, and learn why collaboration, flexibility, and data were vital to the Greater Washington Community Foundation’s recent efforts to do so.

Generative AI for nonprofits: Practical tips for starting small and building smart
Discover practical tips on generative AI for nonprofits, including how to get started and pitfalls to avoid when using genAI tools to support your organization’s mission-driven work.