Michael Theis
Reporter
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Michael Theis writes about data and accountability for the Chronicle, conducting surveys and reporting on fundraising, giving, salaries, taxes, and more.
Stories by this Author
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TechnologyHis letter raised questions about the viability of the dot-org registry under private control, criticized the proposal for lack of transparency, and questioned why the matter wasn’t subject to a public bid process.
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Finance and RevenueSixty percent said they are experiencing “destabilizing conditions that threaten long-term financial stability.” -
Individual GivingThe new measure applies to cash gifts only in an attempt to jump-start giving for coronavirus and economic relief efforts by middle-class donors — and to support all other causes hit hard by the crisis.
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TechnologyFor issues relating to health care, education, counseling, and more, nonprofits that specialize in tech solutions are finding ways to adapt and serve new needs.
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TechnologyMajor nonprofit advocates said the announcements were hollow gestures designed to make the $1.1 billion sale easier to swallow.
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Government and RegulationNonprofits and foundations facing tax deadlines of April 1 to July 14 now have until July 15 to file their returns.
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Individual GivingFunds at community foundations as well as those run by commercial sponsors are seeing a rise in the amounts donors are channeling to charities hurt by the economic and health crisis as well as in the number of grants awarded.
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NewsIn addition, more than half of donors polled said they planned to keep their average annual giving levels consistent over the next year. Only 8.8 percent said they intended to reduce their annual giving.
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Foundation GivingAssets held by private foundations are projected to decline 12.7 percent this year to $976 billion, according to FoundationMark.
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Finance and RevenueComplaints included overwhelmed bank websites, confusing or restrictive eligibility criteria, and a persistent fear the program will leave small nonprofits high and dry in the rush for funds.
