The late Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr. wanted his 10-figure gift spent within 20 years. His foundation is winning praise for its approach to building a philanthropic legacy that will long outlast the cash.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Rising Demand for Services May Overwhelm an Uptick in Charity Finances, Study Finds
The survey by the Nonprofit Finance Fund found that 64 percent of charities managed to achieve a surplus, but 57 percent of nonprofit leaders say they can’t keep with a rising demands for services.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Philanthropy’s Growth Constrained by Restrictions in 40% of Countries, Study Finds
A new study finds only modest improvement in the landscape for giving in 79 nations.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Time’s Up Takes Off as Hollywood Allies With Worker Advocates
Since celebrities kicked off giving, more than 20,000 donors have contributed to an effort sparked by a nonprofit group that advocates for female farmworkers.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Big Gifts That Keep On Giving to Local Economies
Measuring the economic impact of giving is tricky, but if more donors were concerned about it, they’d probably give very differently than they do now, experts say.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
High-Profile Philanthropy Contests Take Hold, Raise Concerns
MacArthur Foundation’s $100 million competition is the latest Shark Tank-style grant-making venture to add sizzle — and controversy — to the genteel foundation world.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How Small Groups Reach Millions
To expand great programs, some charities are teaming up with bigger nonprofits.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How a Strategy for Spreading Programs Lost Its Sizzle — and Got It Back
Overshadowed in recent years by strategies that emphasize data and outcomes, “scaling up” is returning to favor.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
A Bumpy Road to Growth Through Partnerships
Charities like the Nurse-Family Partnership and Teach for America often find that factors beyond their control impede their efforts at expanding the number of people they serve.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor