It’s Day One of the Trump Era: Let’s Defend Philanthropy
Too few spoke out in a campaign that portrayed rich donors as corrupt, stingy, or interested only in power grabs, not altruism.
By Henry Berman
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Politics and Charity: Do Not Mix.
Repealing the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits charities from getting involved in partisan politicking, would be disastrous.
By ROGER COLINVAUX
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Foundation CEOs Shouldn’t Serve on Corporate Boards
Darren Walker’s decision to join Pepsi’s board undermines his philanthropic agenda and raises questions about what makes foundations different from businesses and government.
By Michael Edwards
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American Indians Shouldn’t Get Shortchanged by Philanthropy
Because so few foundations understand or see the poverty or suffering on U.S. reservations, we give just three cents of every $100 to an important segment of society.
By KEVIN JENNINGS
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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.
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Donor-Advised Critics Miss the Point About the Value of These Tools
The fast growth of these accounts means more money for charities and has led to misplaced concerns about financial institutions like Fidelity that offer them.
By HOWARD HUSOCK
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Charities and Taxpayers Deserve More From Donor-Advised Funds
As the controversial method of giving becomes increasingly common, concerns about the funds become ever more consequential.
By Ray D. Madoff
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Millennial Women Doubt They Can Make a Big Difference, Study Says
The survey by Achieve and the Case Foundation also shows a gender gap in volunteerism, donations, and views on government.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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How Better Data Can Lead Nonprofits to Greater Diversity
Philanthropy’s growing focus on equity and inclusion is welcome, but it will take information as well as interest to make real strides.
By Jacob Harold and ROBERT RABEN
What Atlantic Philanthropies Learned Spending Billions Faster Than Any Fund in History
The foundation’s biggest successes came from large grants to build nonprofit leadership and push for policy change.
By ALISON POWELL
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