The Department of Justice’s apparent move to begin investigating OSF has prompted some pushback from funding leaders. Connie Matthiessen(@cmatthiessen.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/4rh99u85 #Democracy #CivilSociety #OpenSociety #FordFoundation #FreedomToGive #NonprofitsUnderThreat

HIV-focused community organizations are at a breaking point, but funding practices haven’t caught up. So what’s next? In an article for POZ, FCAA’s Marvell Terry II dives into redefining sustainability and how intermediary funders can lead the way. 🔗 Read the article: www.poz.com/article/rede...

Your ZIP code shouldn’t dictate your health. But in the U.S. South, home to most of the country’s new HIV diagnoses, it often does. On #SouthernHIVAIDSAwarenessDay, help rewrite the story. Explore ways to protect & increase funding: www.fcaaids.org/support/rapi...

Meet FCAA’s new Board leaders! 🎉 As we thank Jesse Milan, Jr. for 8 years of service, we welcome 4 incredible leaders to our Executive Committee — ready to lead with heart and vision in the ever-evolving fight against HIV. #HIV #AIDS #philanthropy #LGBTQ

$400M saved. Billions more slashed. The U.S. Congress has approved a recissions package that guts global health & humanitarian aid. While PEPFAR was spared, significant funding for other programs was clawed back. It’s time for public and private leaders to step up. www.fcaaids.org/news/fcaa-st...

🚫 Today and every day, we say no to stigma—for women, LGBTQ+ people, people in the U.S. South, the global majority, sex workers, people who use drugs, migrants, detainees, and all people living with and vulnerable to HIV. We stand with you. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay

🚨Registration is live! RSVP now to join FCAA, @aidsunited.bsky.social, @NMAC & fellow funders for an gathering before the 2025 US Conference on HIV/AIDS. Connect & strategize to support communities at the center of the #HIV funding crisis: mm.swoogo.com/hivphilanthr... #philanthropy #2025USCHA

‪Read this important piece from @kffhealthnews.org‬: "The truth is there is no way for philanthropy to make up for the cuts from the federal government," [Masen] Davis said. "I suspect we will see new infections rise within 18 months, which is heartbreaking."

The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead's HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, a twice-a-year injectable medication that clinical trials show prevents new infections. www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...

Attending the 2025 U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS? Join FCAA, ‪@aidsunited.bsky.social‬, NMAC, & fellow funders for pre-convening rooted in action & connection — more than 40 years since the first AIDS diagnosis and amid funding cuts and stigma. Save the date!

The first Pride was a riot. Today, LGBTQ+ communities are still fighting, and funding is down even as need rises. Funding LGBTQ+ lives matters. Get more insights: resourcetracking.fcaaids.org

In @fcaaids.bsky.social's Q&A series “Leading Through Crisis”, Marvell Terry II sits down with our Director of Programmes & Partnerships, David Clark, to discuss what solidarity looks like & what’s needed now from funders globally. Read here ⤵️ www.fcaaids.org/2025/06/04/l...

Great piece from @thirdwavefund.bsky.social via @ncrpcommunity.bsky.social We need funders to get closer to the ground, to trust the leadership of people who live what they’re funding & to let go of the paternalism that frames sex workers as beneficiaries instead of experts. ncrp.org/2025/06/sex-...

Today: Most women with HIV don’t pass it to their babies. ➡️ Post-Funding Cuts: More babies will be born with and suffer from HIV. Read about more funding gains and gaps in our resource tracking report. www.fcaaids.org/inform/phila...

What could the U.S.’ “skinny budget” mean for people impacted by HIV? FCAA Director of Operations Sarah Hamilton spoke to TheBodyPro in April about proposed budget cuts to health programs – and what funders need to do next. www.thebodypro.com/hiv/hiv-orga...

Our latest #HIV resource tracking report reveals where philanthropy is needed most — needs that have skyrocketed in the current environment. Join us May 14, at 11 a .m. ET to learn about the private funding landscape and where to focus next. Register: www.fcaaids.org/events/repor...

The philanthropic sector stewards resources that could be transformational if it chooses to take decisive, principled, and strategic action. - Great piece by Matthew Hart of @gpp-updates.bsky.social

The US funding freeze is hitting global civil society hard! This recent survey by EU SEE highlights how 67% of orgs surveyed in 50+ countries are affected, with 40% losing 25-50% of their budgets. The EU SEE calls for emergency funding & stronger donor coordination. Find out more: bit.ly/3Sg3Mpt

Important story on the impact of funding cuts on #HIV testing and outreach in the U.S. South www.physiciansweekly.com/hiv-testing-...

On Friday, a federal judge declined to issue a preliminary injunction in our lawsuit challenging three executive orders that ban diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and erase transgender people from public life. This is a preliminary ruling, and the case is not over. @lambdalegal.org

Yesterday marked 100 days of the administration, and in that time, we have experienced a wave of harmful actions. Cara James, GIH President and CEO, released a statement: “These changes will not make us healthier, and they threaten our democracy. We, the American people, deserve better.” Read more:

FCAA’s Global HIV Philanthropy Fellowship, supported by ViiV Healthcare, is cultivating a new generation of grantmakers. Hear how 3 of our US-based fellows are moving forward in the current funding crisis: fcaaids.org/2025/04/28/fcaa-fellow-spotlight-advancing-health-and-human-rights-in-the-u-s/

Great piece by Tim Murphy that examines the impact of federal cuts on #HIV orgs in the South. www.thebodypro.com/hiv/hiv-orga...

With funding for communities at risk, it's a critical time to understand philanthropy's response. Join us on May 14th to learn more about our annual resource tracking report: Philanthropy's Response to HIV and AIDS: 2023 Grantmaking. www.fcaaids.org/events/repor... #HIV #Philanthropy

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has officially issued a statewide standing order and protocol allowing pharmacists to initiate pre-exposure (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). [AFC Policy, Advocacy, and Communications work is not supported by federal funds.]

Thank you to @ciffchild.bsky.social for this critical leadership and support of the #GlobalFund

Important list of ways nonprofits can protect themselves as we prep for rumored executive orders. It's important to be prepared, but not overcomply. www.icnl.org/evolving-thr...

Philanthropies fear Trump will target their tax-exempt status www.devex.com/news/philant...

$722 million. That’s a record-breaking year for #HIV #philanthropy. But drastic funding cuts & rising stigma now threaten decades of work. It’s time to act. Read FCAA’s Philanthropy’s Response to HIV and AIDS: 2023 Grantmaking and drive funding where it’s needed most: resourcetracking.fcaaids.org

The administration’s cancellation of hundreds of grants is dismantling the LGBTQ-focused research field, built out of nothing over a quarter century. www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

Exactly two months ago, we gathered at the FCAA Summit as the US government slashed #HIV funding and put our communities at risk. But the resistance is growing. Revisit FCAA Executive Director @masendavis.bsky.social's remarks from the Summit as you plan your next steps: youtu.be/z7lljiB5u_0?...

Harms to the global and domestic HIV response from the mass firings and the elimination of entire structures within FDA, CDC, HHS, HRSA, NIH will be legion. Gutting the positions and purging the people needed to drive a government HIV response means--there is no response, a 🧵 >>

What impact is the dismantling of USAID having? This terrific new tool from @fp4america.bsky.social is a great way to tangibly see the harm this is causing throughout the world. www.foreignaidfreeze.org

New Q&A Series: FCAA’s Sarah Hamilton talks with @sfaidsfound.bsky.social about the lawsuit they joined to fight executive orders threatening #DEI and #trans people — and how funders can hold the line. bit.ly/4iOwVUy

Not only will we lose momentum in driving down HIV cases, but the nation’s epidemic will become considerably worse - via @amfarofficial.bsky.social #saveHIVfunding www.amfar.org/news/cuts-to...

"The expiration of PEPFAR's reauthorization is more than a bureaucratic setback: It marks a pivotal moment for the future of the global HIV response," @jirairratevosian.bsky.social writes in this must-read piece.

"This would not only affect people living with HIV but also place immense strain on healthcare systems and deepen existing health inequalities....The consequences of this crisis will reverberate for years to come," said Masen Davis, Executive Director, FCAA

Where there is community, there is hope. FCAA staff can’t wait to connect with partners committed to HIV and LGBTQ+ rights at these events! - @lgbtfunders.bsky.social #fundingforward - @aidsunited.bsky.social #AIDSWatch in DC - NMAC's Biomedical HIV Prevention Summit. #HIV #LGBTQ #Philanthropy

🚨WEBINAR ALERT! Funding for trans communities is under threat due to U.S. policy shifts. Join Global Philanthropy Project, @fcaaids.bsky.social, and @lgbtfunders.bsky.social on March 26 to learn how philanthropy can mobilize to protect trans rights. Grantmakers only. Register here: shorturl.at/aJ800

There’s a lot of data to digest around the #HIV funding crisis, but the main takeaway is simple. Funding cuts = less prevention, treatment, and care and millions of people left vulnerable. Visit our resource hub for the latest updates and ways to take action: www.fcaaids.org/support/rapi...

New Q&A Series: FCAA’s Sarah Hamilton talks with @aidsfoundationchi.bsky.social about the lawsuit they joined to fight executive orders threatening #DEI and #trans people — and how funders can hold the line.

How can we match their intensity (and $$$)? Right-Wing Donors and Foundations Spent $1 Billion to Keep People From Voting Last Year url:https://prospect.org/politics/2025-03-12-right-wing-donors-foundations-spent-billion-keep-people-from-voting/

Powerful new statement from @frontlineaids.bsky.social in reaction to the latest cuts to funding, with a call to other donor gov'ts to reconsider recent cuts in aid. frontlineaids.org/new-aids-eme...

🆕 @hivpxresearch.bsky.social infographic highlights the "Trials & Projects Halted by #USAID Funding Suspension" avac.org/resource/tri...

Earlier this week, we were told some of our programs were terminated in error. But we cannot restart our programming until we receive payment for the work that has already been done, which to-date exceeds $5m. We are calling on leaders to release funding so we can get back to work.

Powerful new update to @aidsfonds.bsky.social @gnpplus.bsky.social and @robertcarrfund.bsky.social research on the impact of the #HIV funding crisis, including an urgent call for donors. aidsfonds.org/resource/wha...

A new poll from @kff.org seems to dispute the president's belief that his actions to dismantle #usaid reflect a mandate from the American people. Scroll for more key takeaways, and visit bit.ly/3Dkd6oy for the full report. (thank you to @glassrothcreative.bsky.social for the post!)

As Crisis Drives Payout Bumps, One Small Funder Bucks Conventional Wisdom @insidephilanthropy.com www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/https-w...

By allowing data sharing between the California Department of Public Health and Medi-Cal managed care plans, SB 278 would help identify Medi-Cal members experiencing poor HIV health outcomes—ensuring they get the extra care and support they need.⁠

"We need you fully in the trenches with organizations and individuals risking their lives in the fight against fascism. If democracy falls, all the billions left in your endowments will be worthless, a symbol of your cowardice." nonprofitaf.com/2025/02/dear...