Jan. 22, 2015
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Volume 27,
Issue 5
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Real-world stories of people who have helped to transform their communities. Learn how professional development, smart leadership, grant making, and policy expertise can work together to achieve a more lasting impact. -
TechnologyThe Change Machine helps workers assist clients in identifying money problems, finding solutions, and monitoring progress.
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ManagingLobbyists are gearing up to press their case with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and other congressional leaders over tax legislation affecting nonprofits.
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Letters to the EditorIndividuals and foundations should work to reverse the centralization of power and the decay of democracy, both of which hurt people and the environment.
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Outlook 2015Trends and ideas to stay on top of, including outsourcing for small groups, training staff in data analysis, average people getting into impact investing, and much more.
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OpinionLack of good journalism about nonprofits and strong professional training at business schools and elsewhere perpetuates dangerous myths.
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New on the JobLukas Haynes has a track record of spotting emerging ideas and channeling donors to them.
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Notable GiftMarcie and Howard Zelikow want to make sure rabbis, cantors, and others learn how to run organizations well.
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The Face of PhilanthropyThe museum also uses interactive pieces and artifacts like sheep antlers and a honeycomb to teach kids about patterns and other math concepts.
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OpinionCreating high-level jobs and setting a strategy for reaching people through social media, smartphones, and other technology are increasingly essential.
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TechnologyThe app uses a smartphone’s GPS function to give information about shelters, food programs, and other services close by.
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FundraisingNonprofits hope to take advantage of monthly giving, matching donations, and smartphones and tablets to bring in more money this year.
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ManagingNonprofits tend to budget tens or hundreds of thousands to make their voices heard, far less than the millions that major banks spend.
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ManagingNonprofits say they are eager to experiment with approaches like design thinking and contingency planning.
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ManagingA post intended for 4,000 people went to 2.1 million, resulting in numerous policy changes at the organization, along with some teasing.
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OpinionA little-noticed new rule could add new money for administrative expenses to government grants and contracts charities receive.
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ManagingThe antipoverty group’s first woman president brings expertise in mental-health care and organizational leadership.
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FundraisingAmid the $115-million glow of the ice-bucket challenge, the nonprofit’s 2014 walk revenue climbs 45 percent, while the number of December gifts spikes 357 percent.
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GivingAdvocates say the funds raised by the technology help unlock additional sources of giving, but some taxpayers see city hall trying to double-dip into their wallets.
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FundraisingFour marijuana-friendly events generated $250,000 for the Denver-based performing-arts organization, but few nonprofits are following suit.
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FundraisingOnly 43 percent of supporters are giving a second time, so many groups are putting a lot of money into finding replacements.
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GivingRalph Wilson Jr., the late owner of the Buffalo Bills, left a major bequest to his fund in a year when multibillionaires continued to make huge gifts, including many to advance science and one to aid New York parks.
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FundraisingSmall groups are less likely to look at new findings on why people give, but a report suggests they could improve donations by doing so.
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ManagingLatest survey results support trend of declining volunteerism and growing loss of trust in public institutions.
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GivingAdvocates now face a bigger job than they did two years ago helping “dreamers” achieve temporary legal status.
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OpinionThe lack of attention to big issues, like forcing wealthy institutions to give more and act more democratically, is hobbling the ability of charities to serve society.
