Why a College Should Teach Its Own History
For one thing, a large course with cross-disciplinary appeal creates a sense of community that, in both short and long terms, do a college good.
By Corey Ryan Earle
Contributor
Charity and Children Suffer as Hershey’s Board Fends Off Lucrative Merger Bid
Lax regulation and cronyism are once again in nonprofit play at the trust that controls one of the world’s biggest candy manufacturers.
By Ric Fouad
Contributor
Opinion: Ice-Bucket Challenge No ‘Fad’ but a Lasting Success
Far from representing the apex of “slacktivism,” the viral giving campaign that swept the nation two years ago has had tangible benefits, significantly raising awareness of and research funding for the neurological disease ALS, according to a New Yorker economics writer.
Charity Fundraisers Shouldn’t Worry About Competition From Trump and Clinton
Research shows that the big-dollar frenzy of the presidential-election season doesn’t do anything to harm giving to nonprofits.
By BILL STANCZYKIEWICZ
Contributor
A Month After the Pulse Shootings, Where’s Philanthropy?
Foundations have given far too little to deal with controversial issues involving sexual identity, gun violence, and bias crimes. Let’s stop ignoring these needs.
By KEVIN JENNINGS
Contributor
Rockefeller Exec Outlines Wide Range of Climate Investments
The foundation, which helped pioneer impact investing, aims to seed or finance efforts to develop renewable-energy technologies, deliver clean electricity to rural India, and create insurance products for extreme-weather events in Africa, according to an interview in GreenBiz.
All Nonprofits Must Take a Stand Against Racial Division and Violence
As President Obama heads to Dallas today to mourn five slain police officers, it’s vital that charities take the lead in bringing together communities divided by heartbreaking shootings of black men and law-enforcement officials.
By Scott A. Williams
Contributor
With Millions at Stake, Some Foundations Slash Consulting Budgets
Looking to steer more money into grants and build up in-house expertise, some major donors are hiring less outside help for strategic planning and program development.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Opinion: It’s Time to Debate Colleges’ Endowment Tax Exemption
Recent congressional inquiries into 56 large universities’ endowments call attention to the fact that many colleges own billions of dollars in real estate but make only small payments to their communities in lieu of paying taxes, according to an opinion piece in The Washington Post.
Overtime Rule Divides Nonprofit Leaders
Some charity leaders say changes will make it more difficult to fulfill their missions. But others welcome the new rule, saying it will protect nonprofit workers from exploitation.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor