A Match for Estate Gifts Helps 30-Year-Old Leader Build Endowment
Mike Goorhouse began his career in philanthropy at age 18 as a member of his organization’s youth grant-making group.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
5 Universities Received Half of All Private Support for Basic Science Research
A survey of U.S. higher-education institutions found that half the money earmarked for basic research in 2015 went toward the life sciences.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
GuideStar Unveils New Tool to Share How Charities Measure Results
A new seal that appears on some charities’ profiles is intended to help nonprofits move beyond weighing overhead costs too heavily.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
After Giving-Day Tech Failure, Kimbia to Make Amends
The company that provided the online-giving software for last week’s Give Local America will refund some fees, and the CEO will donate three months’ salary to nonprofits that participated in the event.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Robin Hood Expands Largest Charity Gala to Full-Day Event
The New York antipoverty group known for hosting the country’s most lucrative benefit will make its presence known throughout the city Monday, from the Nasdaq opening bell until late in the evening.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Technology Failure Cripples Give Local America Event
Kimbia, the main software provider for the event, issues an apology as nonprofits scramble to recoup losses and frustrated donors vent on social media.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Follow the Leaders: Learn From Charities Making the Most of Digital Giving
The Chronicle asked experts and readers to identify charities that stand out in their use of the Internet to gain support and sell their causes.
Why Grant Makers Should Be Open With Nonprofits
An association of philanthropists who work with few or no staff members shares two videos in which grant makers talk about the importance of open communication with nonprofits and explain why they seek out grantees’ expertise.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
11 Questions to Consider When Choosing a Crowdfunding Platform
Experts explain how to assess a crowdfunding website. Considerations include data security, fees, and the volume of transactions a site can handle.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Persuade Grant Makers Your Program Is Sustainable
When evaluating proposals, foundations often want to know how a program will survive after the donation is spent. Here a consultant offers advice and shares a sample case for sustainability.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor