March 1, 2015
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 27, Issue 7-
AdviceShrinking Capital Campaigns Pays Off for 2 Hospitals
Getting rid of ambitious drives is helping to reduce fundraiser turnover in addition to raising just as much, if not more, money. -
News
Philanthropy’s Green Thumb
Donors are pouring money into parks, including the National Mall. The results are often stunning, but is it the job of private money to spruce up public spaces? -
Opinion
Opinion: Let’s Stop Haggling
Too many projects are doomed before they start because grant makers are unrealistic and shortsighted. -
News
Big Bets: Help for the ‘Forgotten Worker’
Inside JPMorgan’s $250-million pledge to help people get the skills they need for jobs in high demand. -
Advice
7 Tips for a Successful High-Tech Project
New projects may require unexpected partnerships and benefit from getting potential users involved early. -
News
Environmental Sleuths Find Signs of Fracking
Online volunteers at the nonprofit SkyTruth scan aerial images for signs of oil and gas drilling, also called fracking. -
News
Tech’s Power for Good
Nonprofits are deploying drones, 3-D printers, and other advanced tools in exciting new ways. -
News
Billy Starr Means Business
As charity walks and runs lose steam, the head of the Pan-Mass Challenge shares his secrets for success. -
Opinion
Opinion: Nonprofit Boosters or Muckrakers — Can’t the Press Be Both?
Journalists struggle to tell the real story of the charity world, and it’s not just the news media at fault. -
News
Upbeat Images Help Women’s Charities Gain More Support
A veteran photographer sends volunteers to document the work of charities that help females in the developing world. -
News
Unlikely Partners Tackle Big Issues and Gain Fresh Insights
Nonprofits are forming eclectic coalitions to battle climate change and other causes, but can donors keep up? -
Advice
Raising $350-Million for Uncle Sam
The nonprofit Trust for the National Mall has committed to attracting $350-million for the Park Service’s $700-million restoration plan. -
Fundraising
Legacy Charity Walks and Runs Are Stumbling, New Report Says
Stiff competition from exotic events like the “Tough Mudder” obstacle race appears to be draining revenue from many of the biggest names in traditional athletic fundraising. -
News
Male Donors Respond Best to Pitches That Stress Self-Interest, Study Says
Stanford University researchers document an “empathy gap” with important implications for how fundraisers should make their case to men. -
Opinion
Opinion: Philanthropy Must Lead With Its Heart
All the focus on strategy means nonprofit leaders are afraid to talk about love or caring, and that could ultimately limit what donors and charities can achieve together. -
Giving
MacArthur Fund Pledges $75-Million to Reduce Local Jail Populations
The grant maker wants to reduce the length of stays for nonviolent offenders and expedite court action.
