Stavros Niarchos Foundation Gives $23 Million to Promote Greek Opera: Grants Roundup
Also, the Starr Foundation awarded $10 million for a secret-operations museum, and Boeing granted $2 million to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 space mission to the moon.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofits Step In to Fill Gaps During Government Shutdown
Nonprofits cannot replace the work and responsibilities of the federal government, but many are doing what they can to ease the sting.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Dim the Lights: An Effort to Save the Night Sky
The International Dark-Sky Association helps avoid the problems posed by artificial light so astronomers — amateurs and professionals alike — can see the galaxy without a telescope.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Donors Want Board Action, Not a Lawsuit, When Fraud Occurs
When an employee embezzles money, taking that person to court might result in justice for a nonprofit, but it isn’t necessarily the best way to stay in the good graces of donors, a new study suggests.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
The Chronicle’s 2019 Resolution: Doing More to Help You Change the World
For the first time, the Chronicle is seeking support from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Transparency will be paramount. Our first grant comes from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
There’s been lots of talk, but the vast majority of foundations are sticking with a century-old, bifurcated model of philanthropy: Money is given away on one side of the house, invested on the other, and never the twain shall meet.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Names New Leader
Also, NPR’s CEO is stepping down to take a newly created job leading the network’s upcoming fundraising drive in honor of its 50th anniversary in 2020. Plus, other personnel news.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Climate Change Spurs McKnight to Go Big on Impact Investing
The foundation has put $1 out of ever $3 in its endowment into companies and other efforts that advance its grant-making mission.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
A Doctor’s Scientific Approach to a Grant Maker’s Investments
Ruth Shaber, a gynecologist, makes sure her fund’s grants and investments all focused on promoting women’s health.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Hewlett Foundation’s Leader Makes a Case Against Impact Investing
The strategy can do more harm than good, especially for big grant makers, says CEO Larry Kramer.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor