How St. Jude Raises Enough Money to Give Kids Free Cancer Treatment (Podcast)
Its fundraising organization, known as Alsac, brings in the lion’s share of the research hospital’s funds.
The 2020 Campaign Is Here. Now the IRS Will Warn Charities to Avoid Politicking.
Though the tax agency highlights its concerns, it rarely regulates nonprofits that engage in electioneering.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Charities Should Urge Congress to Force the Rich to Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes
Charity tax deductions get all the attention from nonprofits, but what really affects their work and missions is the lack of tax money to fund programs for the vulnerable.
By MARK ROSENMAN and Nonprofit Activist
Twitter Erupts Over Uber Partnership With Charity: Water
A New York Times story about a controversial plan to use Uber stock to provide bonuses for employees at Charity: Water set off a torrent of criticism on social media.
KaBoom Gives Underprivileged Kids a Safe Place to Play (Podcast)
The opportunity to play helps children’s physical development, social and emotional connections, and creativity.
Kansas State U. Runs a Single-Issue Giving Day, Raising $320,000
In its first 24-hour fundraising marathon, the institution focuses on solving food security among its students.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Aspen Institute’s CEO on Running a Nonprofit Focused on the Exchange of Ideas (Podcast)
Dan Porterfield discusses the range of programs the institute runs on education, leadership, and policy studies — and its convening of leaders to discuss important issues of the day.
Trump’s Threat to Cut Aid to Central America Puts Heavy Burden on Nonprofits, Leaders Say
The proposal could have the unintended consequence of increasing the number of asylum seekers — and the demand for services, charity leaders and fundraisers say.
By Lisa Schohl and Julian Wyllie
CorpsAfrica Takes On Small Projects With Big Impact
Started by a former Peace Corps volunteer, the group aims to operate in every African nation within a decade.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Justice Funders wants to weaken top-down decision-making at foundations and expand the scope of grantee influence. The group already has a big footprint in California and hopes its ideas catch fire nationwide.
By Alex Daniels and Ben Gose
MacArthur Foundation Appoints Prep School Leader as CEO (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, leaders exit the Southern Poverty Law Center amid news reports about harassment and unfair treatment of staff.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
It’s Almost a Requirement Now to Tell Donors the Impact of Their Gifts
Even donors who give to endowments want to know their money will be put to good use someday.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Nonprofit Helps New Immigrants Find Good Jobs (Podcast)
Though highly educated at home, about 2 million people are unemployed or working far below their skill level. Upwardly Global provides digital courses, coaching, professional mentoring, and introductions to employers.
What Advocacy Organizations Need to Win Today
Nonprofits must reshape their organizations to tell better stories, make membership about more than giving, and get everyone involved in problem solving rather than relying on top-down leadership.
By MICHAEL SILBERMAN
Contributor
4 Ways Nonprofits Can Tackle a Growing U.S. Divide
Unless nonprofits help people learn how to talk to one another about solutions, we cannot expect to combat our largest challenges, such as race, climate change, health, education, and homelessness.
By Richard R. Dion
Contributor
Nonprofit Uses the Gig Economy to Lift Women Out of Poverty (Podcast)
Samasource founder Leila Janah explains how the nonprofit aims to reduce global poverty through computer training.