Online Giving’s Time Has Come, Like It or Not
Many nonprofits see online giving as little more than a gimmick. But it may hold the key to strengthening ties with donors.
Letters: Honest Grant Discussions Are a 2-Way Street; Plus, Praise for a Chronicle Columnist
Foundations and charities are both at fault for a lack of candor about needs and money. Also, defending a columnist who touched a nerve.
Online Revenue Surges 13% for Nonprofits, Study Says
Small groups raised an average of $124.12 for every 1,000 fundraising messages, compared with $25.40 for large groups.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Ticket Auction for Jon Stewart’s Final ‘Daily Show’ to Raise Money for Autism
People who give at least $10 using Omaze.com, a donation platform that works like a charity auction, will be entered in drawings to win a seat in the audience.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
More Engaged Couples Request Charitable Donations Instead of Gifts
A small but growing number of people celebrating special occasions are asking loved ones to donate to nonprofits in lieu of presents.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Michelle Nunn Tapped to Lead CARE USA
The former Points of Light executive took a leave of absence to run for Senate last year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Foundations Must Move Fast to Fight Climate Change
Failure to act will threaten every mission philanthropy cares about, especially efforts to help the world’s poor.
By Carol Larson
Contributor
People in Philanthropy: Ford Foundation Hires Michelle Obama’s Aide
Beginning May 4, Kristen Jarvis will be chief of staff for Darren Walker, the grant maker’s president.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org Moves to Crisis Charity She Founded
Crisis Text Line, a spinoff, hopes to expand to process 100,000 text messages a day.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
People in Philanthropy: Bolder Giving’s Leader Heads to Academia
The Chronicle’s weekly roundup of important personnel moves also includes new leaders at Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.
By ANAIS STRICKLAND
Contributor
American Cancer Society Names Johnson & Johnson’s Gary Reedy as CEO
The announcement is the culmination of a search lasting more than a year.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor