NPR’s Challenge: How Would You Handle It?
View the undercover video of an NPR solicitation call and tell us what you think of how fund raisers handled a tricky situation.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Britain’s Philanthropy Ambassador Pushes Effort to Elevate Giving Globally
Dame Stephanie Shirley, a technology mogul in Britain and the nation’s first philanthropy ambassador, is calling on governments everywhere to appoint people to jobs like hers.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Community Block Grants Cuts: More Details Emerge
The Obama administration’s budget director says carrying out a proposed five-year freeze on much domestic spending will mean cutting many programs close to the president’s heart, including those that reflect his past a community organizer, The New York Times reports. Among the “tough calls” cited…
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Mothers and Young People Are Most Likely to Buy Products Tied to a Cause
A new study shows consumers want companies to do more to help social causes.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Social Innovation Fund: See Our New Section
The Chronicle has created a special blog on its Web site to track the Social Innovation Fund, the Obama administration’s $50-million effort to help charities with proven new approaches expand. We’re using the new section to gather applications from groups that applied for money to the fund, in the…
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
To mark the first anniversary of the Serve America Act, leaders of community-service organizations and the author of a new book on volunteerism, discussed trends and next steps.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Street Solicitors Pitch the Professionals
At the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, professional solicitors are roaming the hall seeking donations to finance expanded efforts to educate fund raisers.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Changing Role of Philanthropy Prompts Debate
The changing role of fund raisers prompts discussion among charity advisers.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
Annual Fund-Raising Conference Opens in Baltimore
More than 3,000 fund raisers have gathered in Baltimore for the annual meeting of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
White House Aide Urges Foundations to Take More Risks
Sonal Shah, head of the White House’s Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, has urged foundations to take greater risks.
By Stacy Palmer
Chief Executive Officer