How Philanthropy Can Ensure Opportunity Zones Ensure Widespread Economic Renewal
A new federal law offers potential to transform impoverished neighborhoods. Here are seven ways foundations can ensure it lives up to its promise.
By Bruce Katz
Contributor
In a Time of Division, Education Funding Should Unite Foundations
Just 4 percent of all grants help young children learn, but strong evidence shows this is one investment that will pay off to help families, especially the poorest ones.
By Kristen Burns
Contributor
The 2020 Campaign Is Here. Now the IRS Will Warn Charities to Avoid Politicking.
Though the tax agency highlights its concerns, it rarely regulates nonprofits that engage in electioneering.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Charities Should Urge Congress to Force the Rich to Pay Their Fair Share in Taxes
Charity tax deductions get all the attention from nonprofits, but what really affects their work and missions is the lack of tax money to fund programs for the vulnerable.
By MARK ROSENMAN and Nonprofit Activist
As We Wait for Attorney General Barr to Release the Mueller Report, What Foundations Should Do
Foundations are in a special position to invest in groups that will fix the problems in elections revealed by the inquiry and those that seek to restore faith in our democratic norms.
By JOE GOLDMAN
Contributor
What Detroit Residents Want Foundations to Understand (Letter to the Editor)
A nonprofit executive in the city says foundations have put too little money into educating the city’s residents for the skills they need to thrive in an era of automation.
Why Our Company Doesn’t Give Money to Groups That Simply Help the Poor
Groups that aid the poor but are on life support themselves don’t make a difference. More companies and foundations should focus their giving on the groups that curb the causes of poverty.
By DIANNE BERNEZ
Contributor
Philanthropy Can Make a Difference in Helping Black and Brown Mothers Survive Childbirth
Serena Williams and Beyoncé called national attention to the problem women of color face in childbirth. We volunteer to help prevent deaths of such women, but more investment in paid workers would save lives.
By Tikvah Wadley and Healthconnect One
What Grant Makers Can Do to Help Small, Local Nonprofits Thrive
Multiyear general support is essential. So is help paying salaries of talented staff members.
By PHIL BUCHANAN
Contributor
Editor’s Notebook: Urgent Calls to Action
More and more foundation CEOs are offering their ideas for how philanthropy can do better. A look inside the Chronicle’s opinion section.