The pandemic revealed that America’s basic needs safety net infrastructure is a patchwork of efforts stitched together by dedicated frontline nonprofit organizations funded by donations from individuals, donor-advised funds and foundations.

Guest columnists David Campbell, Elizabeth Dale and Jasmine McGinnis Johnson take a look at the gifts given by the 50 top American donors this year and what they portend for the future of charitable giving in the United States.

The list ranges from a call for proposals for public artworks to several unrestricted, general operating support grants for organizations meeting certain criteria.

Plus, Congreso de Latinos Unidos receives $5M grant, and the Eagles Social Justice Fund awards $460K to 24 nonprofits.

Take a look at our infographics.

The donations received as a consequence of the December 1 online event increased by 25% from 2019, says guest columnist Abhishek Bhati. In May, #GivingTuesdayNow raised more than $503 million specifically for pandemic relief.

According to the National Governor’s Association, 7 out of 10 Coronavirus Relief Fund recipients say changing and unclear guidance from the Treasury Department has slowed the allocation process.

83 million people are still struggling with basic needs. The number of small businesses has fallen by 3.3 million. And by Dec, 31, all the help the CARES Act offered ends.

Knight Foundation CEO Alberto Ibargüen and Venture Capitalist Austin Clements offer perspectives in this episode of the Off the Sidelines podcast, conducted during Generocity's ADVANCE conference.

Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund announces a call for collaborations for the Family Stability Community Challenge.