Jan. 22, 2015
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 27, Issue 5-
Inspiring and Guiding Leaders Working on Social-Change Movements
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. -
Letters to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Donor Trade-Offs Include Support for Amenities vs. System Change
Individuals and foundations should work to reverse the centralization of power and the decay of democracy, both of which hurt people and the environment. -
Notable Gift
Los Angeles Couple Gives $5-Million for Nonprofit-Management Education
Marcie and Howard Zelikow want to make sure rabbis, cantors, and others learn how to run organizations well. -
The Face of Philanthropy
Chicago Museum Uses a Mirror Maze to Make Math Fun for Children
The museum also uses interactive pieces and artifacts like sheep antlers and a honeycomb to teach kids about patterns and other math concepts. -
Outlook 2015
What’s Next for Nonprofits This Year
Trends 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. -
Opinion
Opinion: Arts Institutions Could Benefit From Embracing Digital Media
Creating high-level jobs and setting a strategy for reaching people through social media, smartphones, and other technology are increasingly essential. -
Technology
New App Helps People Aid the Homeless
The app uses a smartphone’s GPS function to give information about shelters, food programs, and other services close by. -
Fundraising
How Charities Will Raise Money in 2015
Nonprofits hope to take advantage of monthly giving, matching donations, and smartphones and tablets to bring in more money this year. -
New on the Job
Head of David Rockefeller Fund Aims to Help Small, Overlooked Nonprofits
Lukas Haynes has a track record of spotting emerging ideas and channeling donors to them. -
Technology
Charity Creates Financial-Coaching Site
The Change Machine helps workers assist clients in identifying money problems, finding solutions, and monitoring progress. -
Managing
Advocates Poised for Capitol Hill Battle on Donor-Advised Funds
Lobbyists are gearing up to press their case with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and other congressional leaders over tax legislation affecting nonprofits. -
Managing
How Much Major Nonprofit Players Spend on Lobbying
Nonprofits tend to budget tens or hundreds of thousands to make their voices heard, far less than the millions that major banks spend. -
Managing
Charities Are Missing Out on Tools That Could Give Them an Edge
Nonprofits say they are eager to experiment with approaches like design thinking and contingency planning. -
Opinion
Opinion: Technology Start-Ups Don’t Hold All the Answers for ‘Broken’ Nonprofits
Lack of good journalism about nonprofits and strong professional training at business schools and elsewhere perpetuates dangerous myths. -
Managing
DoSomething Uses Trademark Humor to Say Sorry for Text-Message Error
A post intended for 4,000 people went to 2.1 million, resulting in numerous policy changes at the organization, along with some teasing. -
Opinion
Opinion: Nonprofits Win Key Victory in Overhead Battles With Government
A little-noticed new rule could add new money for administrative expenses to government grants and contracts charities receive. -
Managing
New Catholic Charities Leader Seeks to Coordinate Services for the Poor and Sick
The antipoverty group’s first woman president brings expertise in mental-health care and organizational leadership. -
Fundraising
At ALS Association, Fundraising Success Begets Fundraising Success
Amid 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. -
Giving
Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects
Advocates 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. -
Fundraising
Colorado Symphony Enjoys 1-Year Fundraising High
Four marijuana-friendly events generated $250,000 for the Denver-based performing-arts organization, but few nonprofits are following suit. -
Fundraising
Charities Show Strides in Keeping Loyal Donors but Are Too Focused on Short-Term Results, Scholars Say
Only 43 percent of supporters are giving a second time, so many groups are putting a lot of money into finding replacements. -
Giving
Biggest Gifts of Year Topped by New $1-Billion Foundation
Ralph 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. -
Fundraising
Fundraisers Who Use Academic Research Do Better, Study Finds
Small groups are less likely to look at new findings on why people give, but a report suggests they could improve donations by doing so. -
Managing
Americans’ Engagement With Organizations Wanes, Report Says
Latest survey results support trend of declining volunteerism and growing loss of trust in public institutions. -
Giving
President’s Changes on Immigration Mobilize Nonprofits, Foundations
Advocates now face a bigger job than they did two years ago helping “dreamers” achieve temporary legal status. -
Opinion
Opinion: Courageous Nonprofit Leadership Groups Are Greatly Needed
The 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.
