Big Bets: Help for the ‘Forgotten Worker’
Inside JPMorgan’s $250-million pledge to help people get the skills they need for jobs in high demand.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
As charity walks and runs lose steam, the head of the Pan-Mass Challenge shares his secrets for success.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Walmart Puts Up $100-Million to Help Retail’s Front-Line Workers
The commitment by the retail giant’s charitable arm is second only to its anti-hunger campaign.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Legacy Charity Walks and Runs Are Stumbling, New Report Says
Stiff competition from exotic events like the “Tough Mudder” obstacle race appears to be draining revenue from many of the biggest names in traditional athletic fundraising.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
$100-Million Oregon Donor Flaunts Her Tough-Mother Reputation
The Columbia Sportswear chief decided to give her fortune to cancer research rather than have the money taxed and used to “buy bullets.”
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
‘Dreamy’ Jeff Bridges Super Bowl Ad Seeks Help in Fight Against Hunger
The actor who played iconic slacker movie character “The Dude” will devote the proceeds of his “sleeping tapes” to the No Kid Hungry campaign.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
What’s Next for Nonprofits This Year
Trends and ideas to stay on top of, including outsourcing for small groups, training staff in data analysis, average people getting into impact investing, and much more.
By Drew Lindsay and Suzanne Perry
Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects
Advocates say the funds raised by the technology help unlock additional sources of giving, but some taxpayers see city hall trying to double-dip into their wallets.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
President’s Changes on Immigration Mobilize Nonprofits, Foundations
Advocates now face a bigger job than they did two years ago helping “dreamers” achieve temporary legal status.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
United States Ranks 9th in the World in Giving to Charity
The latest World Giving Index sees an uptick in the rate of American philanthropy, though the United States still lags some smaller and poorer nations.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor