People are more generous when reminded of their own indulgences, Yale researchers have found.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Foundations Fall Short in Giving Grantees Advice on Evaluations, Says Report
Nearly two-thirds of nonprofits surveyed say they get no guidance about what would be meaningful about the data they collect.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Effort to Identify Ind. Businesses That Serve Everyone Raises $25,000
A technology worker’s pop-up campaign rushes to respond to a state law criticized as anti-gay, and he says the proceeds will go to charity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Nonprofit Tax Changes Are Possible This Year, Says House Aide
While a broad overhaul is unlikely, tighter limits on payout requirements for donor-advised funds and other provisions could advance.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Urban Institute Gets $8.4 Million to Help Measure Pay-for-Success Programs
The grant by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation will provide web tools and research to aid charities, government officials, and donors.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
New MacArthur President Promises Grant Making With a More Immediate Impact
Julia Stasch, who led as an interim chief and headed the fund’s U.S. programs, plans to devote $100 million to working on a single social problem.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Young Tech Donors Take Leading Role in Philanthropy 50
Twelve of America’s most generous donors, including Jan Koum, the 38-year-old founder of the messaging company WhatsApp, are in Silicon Valley and beyond, and many are under 40.
By Alex Daniels and Maria Di Mento
Moore Foundation Names Public-Health Leader to Top Post
Unlike his predecessor, who was an environmental expert, Harvey Fineberg’s focus is on the need to improve health care.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
International Aid Group Sharpens Its Focus to Expand Donor Support
Catholic Medical Mission Board reached its $1-billion goal a year early by concentrating on maternal and child health.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Brooklyn Fund Pauses Giving While It Consults Residents
As the community foundation deals with growing gaps between rich and poor, some local groups worry they will no longer be able to count on the philanthropy’s largesse.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations