6 Signs of Trouble Ahead in Charitable Giving
This year the Chronicle has looked at how the share of Americans who give to charity has declined and what charities are doing about it, among other important developments.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Puerto Rico Is Rarely on Philanthropy’s Radar. Could a New Plan Change That?
Officials gathering in New York today explore whether philanthropy will build a Katrina-like response to last year’s hurricanes, which caused nearly $100 billion in damage.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Foundation Support of Journalism Too Often Ignores News ‘Deserts’, Report Says
The analysis of more than 6,500 grant makers suggests the money they are pumping into journalism-related ventures is neither advancing the media’s democratic function nor filling the gap left by rampant newspaper closures.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Bloomberg Foundation Pledges $375 Million to Help Needy Kids Attend College and Get Career Training
The former mayor of New York said the money takes aim at intergenerational poverty by helping more deserving kids get higher education.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Advice From a Top Gift Officer: 5 Lessons Learned From a Crisis
Don’t wait too long, do trust volunteer and junior fundraisers, don’t be afraid to discuss an organization’s struggles, and more.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Private Foundations Are Increasingly Critical to Metro Governance, New Book Argues
Authors Bruce Katz and Jeremy Nowak say power has devolved from Washington to public-private coalitions emerging in metro areas nationwide, with foundations taking on a starring role.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Kalamazoo’s $500 Million Bet on Philanthropy Raises Hopes — and Suspicions
With an initial infusion of $70 million from two local donors, the Michigan city has embarked on an ambitious and controversial effort to permanently supplement its tax revenues with a large endowment.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How to Raise Money — and Talk to Donors — When Your Organization Is Near Death
You may have to ditch tradition to bring in money for a failing organization, but donors sometimes give surprisingly big contributions under those circumstances.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Foundations Are Often to Blame for Charities’ Financial Emergencies
A shift in funding strategy, discontinued grants, or even changes that seem like a routine inconvenience to a grant maker — like a few months’ delay in promised money — are often the cause.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
The Vera Institute of Justice has raised $60 million, tapping veteran grant makers but also a host of new philanthropies like Google.org and the Ballmer Group.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor