7 Ways to Ensure Gifts for Medical Research Do More Good
As donors back efforts to convert biomedical discoveries into patient therapies, it’s important to look at how well grantees attract top talent and how their finances work.
By Heather L. Kline
Contributor
Opinion: Komen Should Take Cue From Sierra Club in Managing Controversy
The national environmental group’s rapid response to reports that it took millions of dollars in donations from natural-gas producers provides a lesson for Susan G. Komen for the Cure in handling a public-relations crisis, a Forbes contributor writes.
Charities Suffer From a Wealth Gap, Too
Nonprofits struggle with the same profound income inequality that individuals in this country do, with hospitals, universities, and other large institutions leading the pack in fundraising, executive compensation, and benefiting the rich over the poor.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
Opinion: Girl Scouts Arouse Right-Wing Ire
Some conservative and Christian groups are calling for action against Girl Scouts USA over alleged links with Planned Parenthood and a Colorado troop’s acceptance of a female-identified transgendered youth, according to a Salon opinion piece.
Misplaced Giving Priorities of America’s Wealthy
At a time when nonprofits are closing and demand for their services is rising, why are rich donors directing their money to causes that are not urgent, such as aiding the National Zoo’s pandas?
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Baby Boomers: Merge Goals With Nonprofits
A foundation development director urges baby boomers to seek out existing charities to work with rather than trying to start new nonprofits.
History Was Philanthropy Book’s Aim, Not Speculating About the Past
The author of Philanthropy in America defends his approach to writing about the history of giving in the United States.
Open Communication Holds the Key to Making a Zoo’s Workers Feel Valued
The St. Louis Zoo holds quarterly meetings for all employees and takes other steps to make sure managers are regularly responding to employee concerns.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Smarter Strategizing Could Help Grant Makers Go to Bat for Global Health
Careful analysis of data and pursuit of undervalued strategies don’t just work in baseball. They could help foundations make a difference in global health and many other causes.
By Josh Ruxin
Contributor
Keep Charity Evaluation Tests Relevant
Tensions about evaluation could disappear if everyone kept focused on the best ways to help charity workers help others.
By FAY TWERSKY
Contributor