One in Five Donors Has Stopped Giving, Survey Says
But the share of donors who say charities are doing good or excellent work has soared, according to a new poll.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
How 25 Big Grant Makers Are Responding to the Covid Crisis
The Chronicle examined whether foundations plan to give more this year, how much they have committed in emergency funds, and more.
Environmental and education groups are least likely to get gifts while donors say they are holding steady in their support of social services.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Simplified Rules Proposed for Nonprofits With Business Income
The proposed rules are designed to give clarity to a provision of the 2017 tax overhaul that required nonprofits with business income unrelated to their charitable mission, called UBIT, to calculate each “trade or business” separately.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Big Changes for Nonprofits That Rely On Volunteers
Social distancing and the heightened dangers Covid-19 poses to older people are likely to disrupt volunteerism in coming months.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Most Nonprofits Lack Recession Plan
Only 33 percent of nonprofits say they have a plan to deal with a recession, according to a survey by the Center for Effective Philanthropy. Few have talked with the grant makers who fund them about how an economic downturn might affect their support.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Critics of Dot-Org Sale Dismiss Promises Made by For-Profit Buyer
“These aren’t solutions to the issues raised by the global nonprofit community. They are misdirection and sleight of hand,” says Rick Cohen, chief operating officer at the National Council of Nonprofits.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Paul Allen Land Top Spots in 2 Decades of Giving
Data from the Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle’s annual list of the people who give the most to charity, reveals lists of boldface names in the world of giving.
Calif. Scrutiny Delays Decision on Sale of Dot-Org Domain
State officials are seeking a wide range of documents and information about the proposed sale, moving the decision back to April 20.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Fidelity Charitable Tops Gates Foundation in 2018 Grant Making, Data Shows
Fidelity’s donor-advised funds made a total of $4.8 billion in grants. Gates distributed $4.6 billion during its 2018 fiscal year.
By Michael Theis
Contributor