Aiding Victims of the 9/11 Attacks
To the Editor: Eric Frazier (“Rebuilding Shattered Lives,” September 4 ), in praising the Survivors’ Fund as a model, gives short shrift to the September 11th Fund. As president of the New York Community Trust, a co-founder of the September 11th Fund, I am among many people who believe that the…
After an Embezzlement, an Advocacy Group Seeks to Regain Trust
In the grand scheme of foundation and nonprofit scandals over the past decade, the embezzlement of almost $1-million at the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, better known as Acorn, seems like small potatoes. What makes this malfeasance particularly glaring is the organization’s…
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
To the Editor: I enjoy keeping pace with Pablo Eisenberg’s contributions to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, as he usually champions causes about which I care deeply. I was distressed, however, to see the pull quote in his article on the Highlander Center (“How One Charity Has Reshaped America,”…
Charitable Giving Must Serve Public Needs
To the Editor: I was glad to see the front page of The Chronicle’s September 4 issue giving such high visibility to tough questions about philanthropy and nonprofits that the U.S. Congress is now asking (“Paying It Forward — and Back”). Those of us involved in the nonprofit world for any period of…
In Grant Making, Speed + Accuracy > Size
As this fall’s spate of hurricanes spun through the Gulf Coast — and the economy continued the downward spiral that is causing big problems for America’s needy — foundations have been served a painful reminder of the importance of philanthropy in getting people through tough times. Foundations have…
By Bill Somerville
Contributor
‘Philanthrocapitalists’ examined in just-released book By Ian WilhelmAs a business journalist, Matthew Bishop says that during the last decade a curious topic repeatedly emerged in conversations he had with successful technology entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. “When I was writing…
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Opinion: Famous Artists Shouldn’t Win Charity Prizes
Opinion: Famous artists shouldn’t win charity prizes
Republicans Accuse Advocacy Group of Voter Fraud
Republicans accuse advocacy group of voter fraud
Scholar Decries Former Education Effort Led by Presidential Candidate
Scholar decries former education effort led by presidential candidate
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Opinion: Nonprofit Leaders Debate Separation of Church and State
Opinion: Nonprofit leaders debate separation of church and state