August 2024
Articles and News
PBPA Podcast: Overtime Rules Are Changing Significantly – Is Your Nonprofit Ready?
The increase in the minimum salary level is substantial, and will likely result in many more employees, and even some executive directors, becoming eligible for overtime pay. (Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta)
A Former Monk Who Won Powerball Is Giving Millions to Theaters
At a time when nonprofit theaters across the country are struggling with rising costs, fewer subscribers, smaller audiences and dwindling corporate philanthropy, Roy Cockrum has donated more than $25 million to 39 theaters. (New York Times)
From Breadth to Depth: The Blank Family Foundation Tackles Mental Health
A spotlight on Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s decision to address mental health and wellbeing as a core funding area. (Inside Philanthropy)
Can 50 Nonprofits Build Something Together? A Hopeful Idea Begins to Spread
Inside an effort dubbed “mutual aid on steroids” that’s getting a tryout in cities like Atlanta, Chicago, and Louisville. (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Studies and Resources
Candid’s 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report
Executive compensation is on the rise, but not for everyone. (Candid)
Our Primer, Your Budget: A Town Hall on Georgia's FY 2025 State Budget
A recording of Georgia Budget and Policy Institute’s discussion on the FY 2025 Georgia Budget Primer. (Georgia Budget and Policy Institute)
For Funders
Webinar: Exploring racial equity in lean foundations
Wednesday, August 28th, 2pm EST. This Candid webinar will explore data and trends around lean foundation demographics, how funders see equity align with their missions, and the uptake of grantmaking and governance practices that support racial equity. (Candid)
Reimagining Philanthropy: The Power and Responsibility of Grants Managers
The first article in a new column by Rachel Kimber for Proximate Press on the journey to shape equity in grants management. (Proximate Press)
Restrictive Grantmaking Isn’t the Answer to Rare Nonprofit Scandals
“Ninety-seven percent of nonprofits run on less than $5 million a year, with 92% having bottom lines of under $1 million a year and 88% living on under $500,000 annually. These are not numbers that generally lend themselves to five-figure vacations. “ (Inside Philanthropy)
