A New Website Serves Up 500 Years of Philanthropic History
The National Philanthropic Trust’s 20th-anniversary project is one of a spate of backward-looking enterprises by giving groups.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Fewer Groups Got Charity Status in 2015, but Numbers Still High
The agency approved 86,915 organizations for 501(c)(3) tax exemptions last year, bringing the total number of recognized charities to nearly 1.2 million.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Policy Proposals and Giving: How Trump, Cruz, Clinton, and Sanders Compare
With the field of presidential candidates narrowing to four likely contenders, The Chronicle presents snapshots of their ideas on the charitable deduction and other notes of interest to nonprofits.
By Alex Daniels, Eden Stiffman and Megan O’Neil
Anatomy of a Pay-for-Success Deal to Keep Men From Returning to Jail
Using private investments, a Massachusetts program seeks to get young offenders on the path to productive lives.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
3rd Generation of Walton Family Makes Sharp Turn in Giving
The grandchildren of Walmart’s founder are taking a deeper interest in the specifics of their philanthropy than their parents did — and they have some new approaches in mind for the environment, education, and other causes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Better Ratings Help Small Charities but Not Big Ones
Larger charities struggling to cut administrative costs to get a coveted third or fourth star from Charity Navigator may be wasting their time, a four-year study suggests.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Charity Appeals That Mimic Business Pricing Backfire
When presented with options for how much to give, donors are more likely to set aside the solicitation than to make a contribution.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Charity Research Leader Urges Sector to Be Stronger Advocate for Itself
Elizabeth Boris of the Urban Institute reflects on the power of data to help policy makers and the public understand the nonprofit world.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
IRS Reverses Course on Controversial Donor-Data Proposal
After hearing a barrage of complaints about privacy concerns, the agency withdrew a plan that would have given nonprofits the option to report donors’ personal information to the agency.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Advocacy Group Shows How Rebranding Can Rebuild Momentum
After success in antismoking battles, the Truth Initiative bets on a new messaging strategy and a media push to win the war.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations