Philanthropy Roundtable’s Free to Give campaign elevates the voices of everyday Americans who have dedicated their careers to supporting those in need. Their work is made possible by the freedom of all Americans to give to the causes and communities they care about most.
Giving Tuesday, the unofficial kickoff of the season of giving, encourages people to lead with generosity, giving their money, time and resources to support and amplify the causes and nonprofit organizations they believe in.
For over 30 years, national and regional philanthropists have fueled the growth of the charter school sector, but what’s next for the movement? Starlee Coleman, who took on the role of CEO at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in August 2024, recently spoke with Philanthropy Roundtable to help donors understand the sector’s current landscape. She outlined the key challenges charter schools face today and identified high-impact investment opportunities that could shape the future of education in the United States.
In 2023, following the passage of the Donor Intent Protection Act in Kansas, Philanthropy Roundtable launched a monthly series on donor intent developments and controversies nationwide to better inform donors about this important topic. The Donor Intent Protection Act has now passed in Kentucky and Georgia as well, and efforts on behalf of this legislation continue in additional states.
Corporate philanthropy is a powerful force in American communities, with U.S. corporations contributing nearly $37 billion to charitable causes in 2023. The generosity of corporate philanthropy plays a crucial role in funding programs across the country, including educational initiatives, community development projects and cultural institutions that are either underfunded by the government or ineligible for support.
Corporate philanthropy has long been an integral part of the broader charitable landscape, contributing significantly to various social, educational, and cultural initiatives. In 2023 American corporations donated almost $37 billion to charitable organizations, a 3 percent increase compared to 2022 corporate giving.
Adaptive Sports Connection has facilitated 1,635 recreational experiences for adaptive athletes and 4,900 family members and friends, resulting in remarkable outcomes. Participants report a 98% improvement in mental health, a 98% enhancement in physical health, a 93% boost in overall confidence, a 100% increase in social well-being and an 87% advancement in sports skills.
Philanthropy Roundtable President and CEO Christie Herrera recently joined a DonorsTrust webinar to share her readout on what the recent election results mean for a thriving philanthropic sector and civil society.
America’s military has been known as the greatest in the world, but over the last 20 years mission readiness has been replaced by prioritizing DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) initiatives at the highest levels.
This is part two of a two-part series on school choice expansions and investable opportunities around the country. Read part one here. Since 2020, the school choice movement has been a resounding success. The number of nonprofit organizations supporting these reforms beyond the policy realm has surged. But even as school choice victories have mounted, and thousands of new families flock to alternatives to the traditional public school system, the movement faces two big hurdles: capacity building and anti-school choice litigation efforts.
The Congregational Collective is the nation’s first-of-its-kind program dedicated specifically to the intersection of spirituality and mental wellness. It goes beyond raising awareness and generating lasting change by equipping churches with tools and skills to support the mental health needs of their congregations.
The Manhattan Institute is leading the conversation on the intersection of mental health and policy issues affecting frontline services. In New York City, they have had considerable influence on shifting the mental health debate away from the “worried well” and toward untreated serious mental illness. At the national level, they’ve raised awareness of the need to reform Medicaid to address our nation’s shortage of psychiatric hospital beds.
The Sanctuary Course has been used by over 300,000 people to help facilitate integrated conversations about faith and mental health in churches all over the world. To date, Sanctuary’s resources have been downloaded in 92 countries.
Since 2007, Minding Your Mind has reached over two million individuals across the U.S. with mental health and suicide prevention education programs designed for students, adults and community members.
Since launching its programming in mid-2024, the Open Therapy Institute has become an approved continuing education provider for psychologists, social workers and counselors. In under three months, the organization has developed over a dozen workshops, commissioned over 50 academic articles, gained 60 paying therapist members and referred over 100 patients to their network of therapists.
Let Grow’s programs for families, schools and counselors have impacted over 836,000 kids in 2024 by giving them back the building blocks of a happy, meaningful childhood, an opportunity to do real things in the real world and a chance to play the old-fashioned way, without constant adult intervention.
REBOOT is leading the largest peer-led response to trauma and suicide ever created, with over 425 program locations, 1,800 dedicated volunteers and more than 30,000 lives transformed through their programs.
TAC’s advocacy efforts have improved mental health treatment access for thousands of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) nationwide while raising awareness about the critical intersection between mental health and homelessness.
Founded in 1906, Citygate Network empowers over 320 faith-based crisis shelters and life transformation ministries across North America to provide compassionate care and drive lasting change for individuals grappling with homelessness, addiction and poverty.
Since 2006, The Phoenix has supported over 500,000 people affected by addiction and mental health challenges through stigma-free, substance-free activities and critical services. This has led to a tenfold growth in recovery communities, a digital platform with 300,000+ downloads and 92% of members reporting improved health in three months, backed by over 3,000 volunteers.