Will the collapse of the global financial system also bring down philanthrocapitalism? After all, some of the most vocal advocates of taking a businesslike approach to giving made their money in the financial industry, and they are a lot less rich than they were. Meanwhile, the methods by which…
By Matthew Bishop
Contributor
In Bad Economic Times, Focus on Productivity
Now is not the time for nonprofit organizations to spend precious dollars on anything that doesn’t produce an immediate benefit. Or is it? Faced with the need to cut back, investing in projects designed to increase productivity and efficiency (such as moving forward with the planned addition of a…
By Robert Searle
Contributor
Putting Stars to Work for Good Causes: Tips From Nonprofit Experts
By Caroline PrestonMuch of Marshall Stowell’s job for the past three years has been organizing trips that enable supporters of his charity, Population Services International, to see firsthand how the organization seeks to stop the spread of AIDS and other diseases among young people in developing…
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Nonprofit Leaders Urge Next President to Promote Charitable Giving
As charities grapple with the economic crisis, their executives would like to see the next president take steps to promote giving and strengthen the nonprofit work force, according to a study released last week. The survey asked charity executives what a new presidential administration could do to…
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Opinion: Tax-Code Changes Would Hurt Effective Charities
Opinion: Tax-code changes would hurt effective charities
College Students Start Philanthropy Journal
College students start philanthropy journal
By Paula Wasley
Contributor
Opinion: Corporate Social Responsibility Doesn’t Pay Off
Opinion: Corporate social responsibility doesn’t pay off
Lessons for Charities Amid the Financial Crisis
America’s serious financial crisis is hurting — and will continue to hurt — the children, families, and communities that are served by America’s more than one million charitable organizations. Nonprofit groups themselves will be hit hard from both sides. Government and private donors are likely to…
By LAWRENCE OTTINGER
Contributor
Nonprofit Groups and Politics: Tread Lightly
With just a few weeks remaining in what has been a hotly contested and potentially historic election campaign, nonprofit organizations are trying to make their voices heard. However, as in previous election cycles, their efforts reveal again how confusing — and potentially dangerous — the rules…
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Contributor