$50 Million Social Innovation Fund May Continue Under Trump, Some Predict
Supporters of the effort hope that Republicans in Congress see the similarities between their values and the fund’s goals.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
4 Ways to Modernize a College Phone-athon Program
A top Colorado State fundraiser talks about how the university is using data analytics and a personal touch to keep money flowing in by phone.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Calif. Surfing Dog Raises a Cool Half-Million for Charities
Money raised by Ricochet, a 9-year-old golden retriever and internet sensation who has 259,000 Facebook followers, has benefited more than 250 nonprofits.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Rockefeller Fund Picks USAID Administrator as New President
Also, a Republican proposal would shift a quarter of large endowment gifts to big colleges to financial aid, and Houston’s MD Anderson Cancer Center is cutting nearly 1,000 jobs after a fiscally rough 2016.
10 Ways to Work Smarter in 2017
Nonprofit leaders offer tips for improving productivity and effectiveness.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Young donors with unknown motivations are replacing aging stalwarts, making fundraising less and less predictable. Here’s what charities need to know to avoid being left behind.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
5 Ways Philanthropy Is Helping Jump-Start Economic Mobility
Foundations, donors, and nonprofits around the country have been showing how early-childhood development, alternatives to jail, and other means improve economic prospects for low-income Americans.
By Devin Murphy
Contributor
Challenging Sacred Cows and Killing Jargon: Our Most Popular Articles of 2016
In a year full of changes and big questions for nonprofits, Chronicle readers looked for unconventional wisdom and evidence of ideas that work.
New Fund Offers Speedy Grants in Response to Trump Victory
Two donor networks teamed up to create a fund designed to quickly distribute money to nonprofits and activists working to protect vulnerable people.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
New Impact-Investment Fund Taps Leading Philanthropists
Reid Hoffman, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Jeff Skoll are among the business titans and giving experts who will advise the Rise Fund on investments’ social returns.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Hip Incubator in Cincinnati Acts as a ‘Civic Succession Plan’
People’s Liberty gives Cincinnatians who are passionate about an idea the space, support, credibility, and leadership skills they need, then “unleashes” them on the city.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Sandy Hook Nonprofit Makes Waves With New Ad
Plus, the family foundation co-led by Donald Trump’s son-in-law and possible Middle East envoy has made grants to support West Bank settlements.
Charity Dishes Out Life Lessons — and Delicious Lasagna
Detainees at the Cook County Jail in Chicago get to learn culinary and life skills from Chef Bruno Abate through classes put on by his nonprofit.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
The Gates Foundation: Now Accepting Donations
Gates Philanthropy Partners gives donors a chance to consult with foundation staff and give to nonprofits chosen from among those the grant maker supports.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Advice for Chan and Zuckerberg: Pursue Real Education Innovation
Don’t follow the path of Gates and Broad in getting cozy with government — take risks and seek alternative routes to expanding educational upward mobility.
By Chester Finn Jr.
Contributor
Mutual Funds for Nonprofits Help Donors Diversify Giving
Agora for Good and Bright Funds say their methods of screening and pooling charities can help ordinary donors give like the Gates family.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor