March 1, 2015
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Volume 27,
Issue 7
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AdviceGetting rid of ambitious drives is helping to reduce fundraiser turnover in addition to raising just as much, if not more, money. -
NewsDonors 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?
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OpinionToo many projects are doomed before they start because grant makers are unrealistic and shortsighted.
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NewsOnline volunteers at the nonprofit SkyTruth scan aerial images for signs of oil and gas drilling, also called fracking.
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NewsA veteran photographer sends volunteers to document the work of charities that help females in the developing world.
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NewsNonprofits are forming eclectic coalitions to battle climate change and other causes, but can donors keep up?
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NewsAs charity walks and runs lose steam, the head of the Pan-Mass Challenge shares his secrets for success.
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AdviceNew projects may require unexpected partnerships and benefit from getting potential users involved early.
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AdviceThe nonprofit Trust for the National Mall has committed to attracting $350-million for the Park Service’s $700-million restoration plan.
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NewsNonprofits are deploying drones, 3-D printers, and other advanced tools in exciting new ways.
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NewsInside JPMorgan’s $250-million pledge to help people get the skills they need for jobs in high demand.
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OpinionJournalists struggle to tell the real story of the charity world, and it’s not just the news media at fault.
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FundraisingStiff 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.
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NewsStanford University researchers document an “empathy gap” with important implications for how fundraisers should make their case to men.
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OpinionAll 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.
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GivingThe grant maker wants to reduce the length of stays for nonviolent offenders and expedite court action.
