At Nexus, a Peek Into the Minds of Young, Wealthy Donors
The second annual Nexus USA Youth Summit convened close to 200 young people from many of the world’s wealthiest families, along with idealistic social entrepreneurs and impact investors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
What Foundations Want From Grantee Evaluations
An association of small foundations shares grant makers’ opinions on different types of evaluations and tells how to measure the intangible, such as increased hope or confidence.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Crowdfunding Website Watsi Creates Interactive Year-in-Review Webpage
The nonprofit website, which allows donors to support people’s medical expenses in the developing world, is committed to “radical transparency.” Its annual report microsite aims to accomplish this goal.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund Awards $5.8 Million to 211 Nonprofits
Other awards include nearly $2.5 million from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for 19 documentary and interactive digital-media projects.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
7 Tips for Enlivening Your Nonprofit’s Annual Report
Avoid data overload; share accomplishments, not activities; and other ways to keep readers’ attention.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Other awards include $3.4 million from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to expand the focus of the Knight International Journalism Fellows Program.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Foundations Applaud White House Gun-Violence Actions
Grant makers and charities think the new executive actions will increase momentum on the issue, but some question why more foundations haven’t joined the fight.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: Joyce Foundation Awards $14.4 Million to Wide-Ranging Causes
Other awards include $6.7 million from the John A. Hartford Foundation to five organizations working to improve the care of older adults.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Lacie LaRue: ‘Data Nerd’ Splits Donors Into 2,000 Segments
Her love of analytics and unusually complex set of data have helped Oregon State increase the number of annual-fund donors who give $1,000 or more every year since 2011.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Ryan Friedrichs: Detroit’s Philanthropy Point Man
The Army veteran was appointed chief development officer for the city after demonstrating his leadership at three civic-engagement groups.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor