Immigration Nonprofit Rejects Questions About Its Charity Designation
The Federation for American Immigration Reform says it shouldn’t have been considered a hate group, and it deserves tax-exempt status.
More Scrutiny, Transparency, and Leadership: 6 Changes Needed for Nonprofits in the Trump Era
New watchdogs and new requirements on foundation spending are among Chronicle columnist Pablo Eisenberg’s six steps for philanthropy to fend off threats to programs serving the needy.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Nonprofits Need to Stand Together to Push for Smart Public Policies
Anticipating a flurry of legislative and regulatory changes at all levels of government, nonprofits can’t afford to fixate on just one issue or on Congress alone.
By David L. Thompson
Contributor
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
Wanted: Better Advice for Wealthy Donors
Too few donors tap philanthropic advisers to ensure they support the most worthy causes and structure their gifts carefully to do the most good.
By PAUL CONNOLLY
Contributor
To Become a Better Grant Maker, Rethink Everything
The Eisner Foundation’s decision to put all its money into intergenerational projects forced it to focus more on the needs of grantees and what it takes to innovate.
By Trent Stamp
Contributor
How Tech Donors Could Change the World With $20 Million
Mark Zuckerberg and other technology billionaires should help nonprofits prove to skeptical donors the value of spending on tech to advance their missions.
By Paul Rieckhoff
Contributor
Writers weigh in on our feature on the big animal-welfare group and a column about billionaire donors influencing judicial elections.
Don’t Spend More, Foundations — It Will Advance Trump’s Agenda
Ramped-up spending will validate conservatives’ wish to shift care for the needy and vulnerable from tax dollars to charitable dollars. Political advocacy and a local focus are more effective counters, writes former foundation program officer Caleb Gayle.
By Caleb Gayle
Contributor
Dozens of ‘Hate Groups’ Have Charity Status, <em>Chronicle</em> Study Finds
Fifty-five organizations on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s watch list have won 501(c)(3) status from the IRS, prompting some experts to wonder if the government is being too permissive.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor