This bibliography, organized by article subheadings, includes materials explicitly referenced (linked in the article) as well as other valuable pieces reviewed in development of the Guidance for Funders.

Brutal Truths

Explicit References

• • The recession is over for the rich, but the working class is far from recovered, Heather Long. Washington Post, August 13, 2020
  • The Small-Business Die-Off Is Here, Annie Lowrey. Atlantic, May 4, 2020
  • One-Third of New York’s Small Businesses May Be Gone Forever, Matthew Haag. New York Times, August 3, 2020

Credible Hope

Explicit References

• • A Call To Action: Philanthropy's Commitment During Covid-19, Council on Foundations. March 19, 2020
  • Leading Foundations Pledge to Give More, Hoping to Upend Philanthropy, James B. Stewart and Nicholas Kulish. New York Times, June 10, 2020
  • When a COVID-19 vaccine is ready, this group will make sure the whole world can access it, Bill Gates. Gates Foundation, June 16, 2020

Other Valuable Resources

• • How donors are responding to COVID-19, Pamela Norley. Fidelity Charitable, 2020
  • Why there's hope charitable giving will remain strong despite bad economy, Una Osili and Patrick M. Rooney. USA TODAY, June 30, 2020

Credible Hope (Racial Justice)

Explicit References

• • Grant Making for Racial Justice Surges With Major Pledges From Walmart, YouTube, and More, J. Prest. Chronicle of Philanthropy, June 17, 2020
  • Michael Jordan pledges $100 million in support of social justice, Gene Wang. Washington Post, June 5, 2020
  • George Soros foundation announces $220 million investment in push for racial justice, Yelena Dzhanova. CNBC, July 13, 2020
  • Jeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to ‘Feeding America’, Fang Block. Barron's, April 3, 2020
  • Apple Commits $100 Million to Racial Equity and Justice Causes, Todd Spangler. Variety, June 11, 2020

Give More

Explicit References

• • Balancing Purpose, Payout, and Permanence, Tony Macklin. National Center for Family Philanthropy in partnership with the Council on Foundations, August 2020
  • The CARES Act Increases Donation Tax Deductibility, Greg McRay. Foundation Group, April 17, 2020

Other Valuable Resources

• • Pandemics and Perpetuity, Joelle Cook. FSG, March 26, 2020

Explore Mission Investing

Explicit References

• • Arriving at 100 Percent for Mission. Now What?, Clara Miller. Stanford Social Innovation Review, March 7, 2017

Go to Bat for Your Grantees

Explicit References

• • Blue Meridian Partners, Website, 2020

Other Valuable Resources

• • Three Ways for Impact Investors to Respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, Michael Etzel and Mariah Collins. Bridgespan Group, March 27, 2020

Adopt an Equity Lens

Explicit References

• • A CEO Blueprint for Racial Equity, Greg Hills, Lakshmi Iyer, Michael McAfee, Josh Kirschenbaum, and Martin Whittaker. PolicyLink, July 7, 2020
  • Guiding a Giving Response to Anti-Black Injustice, Susan Taylor Batten, Edward M. Jones, Leslie MacKrell, and Jerry Petit-Frere. ABFE and Bridgespan Group, August 25, 2020
  • Shared Prosperity: Our Corporate Responsibility in a Time of Consternation, Orv Kimbrough. Reimagining Our Future, July 21, 2020

Other Valuable Resources

• • Racial Equity In Philanthropy Closing the Funding Gap, Bridgespan Group, 2020
  • Guiding a Giving Response to Anti-Black Injustice, Susan Taylor Batten, Edward M. Jones, Leslie MacKrell, and Jerry Petit-Frere. Bridgespan Group, August 25, 2020
  • Confronting Philanthropy's Uncomfortable Truths, Lucy Bernholz. Chronicle of Philanthropy, August 25,2020
  • Overcoming the Racial Bias in Philanthropic Funding, Cheryl Dorsey, Peter Kim, Cora Daniels, Lyell Sakaue, and Britt Savage. Stanford Social Innovation Review, May 4, 2020
  • Progressive Donor Susan Sandler to Give $200 Million to Racial Justice Groups, Astead Herndon. New York Times, September 14, 2020
  • My Cancer Milestone and My Philanthropic Legacy, Susan Sandler. Medium, September 14, 2020

Lend Expertise When Needed

Explicit References

• • How Stakeholders Can Help Nonprofits Face The Challenge Of Covid-19, SeaChange, June 3, 2020

Help Grantees Engage in Skillful Triage

Explicit References

• • Triage Tool, Leap of Reason, September 2020

Encourage and Support Collaboration/Consolidation

Explicit References

• • COVID-19’s Impact on Nonprofits’ Revenues, Digitization, and Mergers, David La Piana. Stanford Social Innovation Review, June 4, 2020
  • Learning From A Funders Collaborative: The Human Services Strategic Restructuring Pilot Project, Philanthropy Ohio, December 2013

Other Valuable Resources

• • Tough Times Call for Tough Actions, SeaChange, March 31, 2020
  • Building Capacity for Sustained Collaboration, Heather McLeod Grant, Kate Wilkinson, and Mickey Butts. OpenImpact and SeaChange, 2020
  • COVID-19’s Impact on Nonprofits’ Revenues, Digitization, and Mergers, David La Piana. Stanford Social Innovation Review, June 4, 2020
  • Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Why Do I Need To Find A Match?, Monica Oss. Open Minds, July 2, 2020
  • 10 Keys To Success For Nonprofit Mergers, NonProfit Times, October 26, 2016
  • How to Save a Nonprofit: The Care Steps Required in Mergers and Acquisitions, Bhakti Mirchandani. Nonprofit Quarterly, August 15, 2018

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