Americans Know Little About Charities — and Very Few Think Nonprofits Can Solve Problems, Poll Finds
The first comprehensive study to measure public attitudes on foundations and nonprofits shows Americans have little knowledge of the difference organizations make in their lives. Just a third say they make a lot of difference to society.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Grant makers are hiring historians and taking other steps to learn whether their founders harmed people or the environment to get rich and then deciding how best to make up for what has caused the problems of today.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Ford’s Darren Walker Urges Philanthropy to Do More to Fight Injustices
In an interview with the Chronicle, Walker talks about the broad array of approaches grant makers can take to achieve real change in society — and fends off the criticism that has surrounded big philanthropy in recent years.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Knight Foundation Leader to Retire, Leaving a Powerful Legacy
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the internet age.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Knight Foundation Leader to Retire, Leaving a Powerful Legacy
Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the internet age.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Growth of Organizations That Advance the Work of All Nonprofits Poses Challenges, Research Finds
Lack of funding stymies innovation for these groups, and the lack of any way to evaluate the quality of services provided means nonprofits often face tough choices when seeking help for training, advocacy, and other needs, according to scholars at the Urban Institute.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Funding for Small Nonprofits: State Surpluses Lead to Creative Thinking and Advocacy
In Maryland, nonprofits want to create a $100 million fund designed to give priority to small organizations led by people of color. Across the nation, nonprofits are watching to see if they can promote a similar idea.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
In-Person Advocacy on Capitol Hill for Nonprofit Causes Returns
After a three-year absence from Capitol Hill, more than 250 grant makers and nonprofit leaders began a three-day gathering in Washington on Monday to press lawmakers to provide donors with more incentives to give and to provide nonprofits with an official voice in federal policy discussions.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
New Report on State Charity Regulation Touches Off Debate About What Helps Nonprofits Thrive
The Philanthropy Roundtable, a group of foundation and donors that advocates for a hands-off approach to regulating charities and giving, says states with too many regulations stifle nonprofit creation. But regulators say the study was sloppy and misleading.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How to Unlock More Gifts: New Research Says Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Is Key
Impact isn’t the only thing big donors care about; they often want to be part of a large community, says a new study of people with at least $1 million in assets.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations