Tax Credits for Gifts That Support Private-School Scholarships Raise Eyebrows
At least 11 states offer the incentives, which some critics say is a back-door way to channel government money to religious organizations.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
State Tax Credits Let Donors Give Big for Much Less
At least $1.5-billion now flows to nonprofits because of incentives states offer to encourage giving to specific kinds of groups, such as private schools or social-service organizations.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Voter-Rights Groups Get a Lift From Wealthy Donors
A billionaire businessman is pledging his own money and asking other wealthy people to help groups fighting voter-suppression efforts.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Executive Pay Increased by Median of 3.8% in 2011, Chronicle Survey Finds
The gain comes after charity leaders received an increase of 2.7 percent in 2010.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
An Increasing Number of States Consider Steps to Limit Pay for Nonprofit Leaders
Some states have pushed for the changes primarily as a way to save money, but for others the efforts have followed controversies over big paydays for charity executives.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Some Boards Are Changing the Way They Pay Their CEO to Avoid Unwelcome Scrutiny
Concern about public scrutiny has lead some charities to scale back executive pay that accrues over many years as well as perks like club memberships and first-class travel.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Should Be Wary of Consultants’ Pay Data
Some compensation consultants may be telling charities what their clients want to hear, not how the IRS might view a charity CEO salary.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Nonprofit CEO Pay Won’t See Big Gains in 2012, Say Experts
Leaders of big charities and foundations got raises of 3.8 percent last year, a Chronicle survey finds, following a gain of 2.7 percent in 2010. Report Summary
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Where people live has a great influence on how much they give—and so do tax incentives, faith, and politics.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
A Heritage of Generosity at Risk in the Twin Cities
Minneapolis and St. Paul were once in the top ranks for fundraising, but a sluggish economy and sense of complacency among donors caused the region to drop to No. 30 among big urban areas.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor