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
Senior Editor, Special Projects
$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
Senior Editor, Special Projects
‘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
Senior Editor, Special Projects
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
Senior Editor, Special Projects
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
Senior Editor, Special Projects
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
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Will Philanthropy Bail Out the Next Bankrupt City?
After foundations put more than a half-billion dollars to help Detroit get out of its fiscal crisis, some experts wonder whether other cities will seek the same type of aid.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
In Detroit’s ‘Grand Bargain,’ the Chief of a Local Foundation Was a Key Player
The head of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan was central to making the deal come together.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
New Study Finds Unexpected Source of Giving: Young Women
Young single women who are not affiliated with a religion are far more generous than their older, secular counterparts.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects