Nonprofits that Work on Democracy Issues Seek New Allies
Threats to voting rights are only growing, nonprofit leaders fear, and could stymie progress on a wide array of issues important to charitable organizations.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Bloomberg Philanthropies Aims to Spur Innovation in City Governments
A program for adapting a nonprofit gang-violence program to reduce domestic abuse is among the proposals vying for the $5-million prize.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Robert Wood Johnson Steps Up Public-Policy Influence
The foundation has created a new senior-level job to educate lawmakers about health issues.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Lance Armstrong’s Woes Haven’t Dampened Livestrong’s Fundraising So Far, Says CEO
Doug Ulman says the group has raised nearly $2.5-million more than last year at this time, in spite of, or perhaps, because of the publicity over the doping scandal.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Contest Seeks Ideas From Charities for Creating Jobs
Nonprofits that enter the “JobRaising” challenge will compete for donations from the public as well as $250,000 in cash prizes.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Kellogg Foundation CEO to Depart in 2013
Sterling Speirn says he will continue his nonprofit work on issues facing needy families.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Council on Foundations Plans to Step Up Advocacy
Citing threats to the charitable deduction, the group’s new leader says she has assembled a team to show lawmakers how philanthropy has changed lives and created jobs.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Saudi Princess Uses Philanthropy to Bridge Cultural Divides
Alwaleed Foundations official looks to empower women and use social media to promote tolerance.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Gates Reorganizes Global Staff and Listens to School Critics
In an interview, the foundation’s leader, Jeff Raikes said the fund will give away $3.4-billion this year, compared with $3.2-billion in 2011.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Gifts of Medicine and Food Fuel Growth but Draw Regulators’ Scrutiny
The Breast Cancer Society’s meteoric rise into the top fundraising ranks shows the power of attracting noncash gifts, but the way groups value such donations has attracted tough questions from watchdogs and government officials.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor