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One funder’s approach to supporting nonprofit staff well-being
What would it mean for grantmakers to care for the people doing the work? Here’s how the David Rockefeller Fund did it: simplifying grant application and reporting requirements, supporitng capacity building, and providing direct funding for well-being programs.
Corporate social investments are shifting: How nonprofits and companies can partner for success
Survey data shows the majority of corporations gave less in 2025 than the year before, and in 2026, new tax provisions could disincentivize small and midsize businesses from investing in local communities.
Partnering to preserve nonprofit knowledge
Candid and the Rockefeller Archive Center are partnering to preserve Issue Lab’s archive of reports, case studies, and toolkits; share knowledge and data about the social sector; and advance our commitment to transparency, access, and accountability.
What’s driving the public trust gap between nonprofits and philanthropy?
Data from Independent Sector shows public trust in nonprofits holding steady while trust in philanthropy declines. Find out what’s behind this trend and what nonprofits can do to maintain public trust.
