Universities Are Facing Criticism for Taking Dirty Money. Do Their Donor Policies Protect Them?
Policies the Chronicle examined vary widely in weighing ethical and reputational concerns.
By Francie Diep
Contributor
‘Color Blind’ Assessments of Grant Proposals Don’t Work. Here’s a Better Idea.
The Nonprofit Finance Fund is releasing a guide today to give practical steps grant makers can take, and as a former foundation program officer, here’s what I realize I should have done differently.
By Antony Bugg-Levine
Contributor
Nonprofit Leader Pushes to Expand Role of Latinos in Education
The September 11 attacks marked the beginning of Amanda Fernandez’s evolution from business executive to nonprofit founder.
By Bruce Horovitz
Contributor
We Need Big Ideas. Philanthropy Has Them.
In many ways, foundations — which have helped launch Head Start, Pell Grants, and the 911 emergency call system — can do more than government. The Carnegie Corporation’s Medal of Philanthropy awards, being given Wednesday, highlight continuing nonprofit innovation.
By Thomas H. Kean
Contributor
The Netflix documentary Inside Bill’s Brain examines the persona, eccentricities, and philanthropy of a leader of the world’s largest foundation.
Putting a Stop to America’s Downward Spiral
Foundations have stepped into the breach before to reduce tobacco’s grip, to advance LGBTQ rights, and to speak out against hatred toward Muslims. They must not let impeachment keep them from doing the same to stop the United States from its dangerous path toward fascism.
By Tamara Copeland
Contributor
Don’t Delay Deductions for Gifts to Donor-Advised Funds
Two legal scholars respond to an op-ed suggesting that DAF donors get a tax deduction only when their money leaves the fund to support charitable work.
By Daniel Hemel and Law Professor
How Grant Makers Can Give Organizers and Activists What They Need to Succeed
The Campaign for Southern Equality lets applicants set the agenda and understands not everybody who has a great idea necessarily has all the tools to write a complicated proposal.
By Britney Nesbit
Contributor
Immigrants-Rights Groups Need Support for Communications
To shift public debates, these organizations need to tell their stories in a powerful way, and that can mean getting help with writing and strategy, website development, videography, digital marketing, and more.
By Jr. Fund
Contributor
Making sure everyone’s vote is counted, that no misinformation skews the campaign, and that all Americans have a chance to participate are critical — and all would benefit from an investment by grant makers.
By Joe Goldman
Contributor