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A Venture-Philanthropy Pioneer Crusades for Better Charity Performance
After amassing a fortune in software and giving away $40 million of it, tech entrepreneur Mario Morino established an invitation-only group of experts dedicated to improving nonprofit management. -
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Kalamazoo’s $500 Million Bet on Philanthropy Raises Hopes — and Suspicions
With an initial infusion of $70 million from two local donors, the Michigan city has embarked on an ambitious and controversial effort to permanently supplement its tax revenues with a large endowment. -
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Executive Resigns; Metropolitan Museum Gets New Leader
In other April personnel news, Nina Stack will be the next executive director of the $369 million Champlin Foundation and the Gates Foundation names new leaders for grant programs in family health and postsecondary education. -
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Mass. Nonprofit Gives Ex-Gang Members a Path to Careers and College
Boston Uncornered pays former gang members a weekly stipend so they can focus on getting their high-school diplomas and provides mentoring, mock job interviews, and other services to help them move on to college and careers. -
Opinion
Opinion: Philanthropy Can — and Must — Save Journalism
Charles Sennott and Steven Waldman argue that it’s time to stop thinking of nonprofit journalistic organizations as Band-Aids and instead turn them into entities as big and powerful as the United Way and the Red Cross. -
Opinion
Opinion: To Slow the Erosion of Trust in Democracy, Support the Arts
Knight Foundation leader Alberto Ibargüen says a mix of grants to cultural institutions and grass-roots groups can help people connect to one another and to their communities. -
Advice
A Bike-athon Pro Talks About How to Motivate Your Volunteer Fundraisers
Rider Chris McPhee, who has helped raised $700,000 to fight cancer, builds highly committed peer-to-peer teams. -
Advice
How 4 Groups Netted Big Returns in Online Fundraising With Just the Basics
Simple tools — including thank-you videos and informal email reports — can win the day. -
Advice
6 Top Social-Media and Peer-to-Peer Efforts Include YouTube Star and Cute Cats
Video that goes viral, a Facebook bonanza, and other digital-age success stories. Plus: tips and tools. -
Advice
Online Fundraising: 4 Standouts in Crowdfunding and Giving Days
How competition, prizes for all levels of gifts, and a year of planning brought success. Also, the philanthropy battle between Colorado and North Texas. -
News
Fusion of Old and New Supporters Drives Record $60 Million Campaign for Venerable Organization
The Vera Institute of Justice has raised $60 million, tapping veteran grant makers but also a host of new philanthropies like Google.org and the Ballmer Group. -
Opinion
Opinion: We’re Doubling Our Grant Budget; You Should, Too
The Wallace Global Fund will be giving an additional $10 million this year to respond to threats to the climate and democracy. -
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‘Modern Donors’ Are Changing How Charities Should Raise Money
Donors under the age of 72 are less responsive to written appeals and more likely to conduct research than their older counterparts, according to a new study. -
Advice
Motivations of ‘Giving Pledge’ Donors Shed Light on Other Big Contributors
Some donors like to forge ahead with new ideas, while others focus on strategy, and still others want to promote causes that give them joy, according to the study by the Lipman Hearne consulting firm. -
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Interview: Chris Hughes Makes His Case for Guaranteeing Cash to All
In a book released Tuesday, the Facebook co-founder outlines his thoughts about how to help people adapt to the economy. He discusses his approach with Ben Soskis, a Chronicle contributor.