3rd Generation of Walton Family Makes Sharp Turn in Giving
The grandchildren of Walmart’s founder are taking a deeper interest in the specifics of their philanthropy than their parents did — and they have some new approaches in mind for the environment, education, and other causes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Better Ratings Help Small Charities but Not Big Ones
Larger charities struggling to cut administrative costs to get a coveted third or fourth star from Charity Navigator may be wasting their time, a four-year study suggests.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Charity Appeals That Mimic Business Pricing Backfire
When presented with options for how much to give, donors are more likely to set aside the solicitation than to make a contribution.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Charity Research Leader Urges Sector to Be Stronger Advocate for Itself
Elizabeth Boris of the Urban Institute reflects on the power of data to help policy makers and the public understand the nonprofit world.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
IRS Reverses Course on Controversial Donor-Data Proposal
After hearing a barrage of complaints about privacy concerns, the agency withdrew a plan that would have given nonprofits the option to report donors’ personal information to the agency.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Advocacy Group Shows How Rebranding Can Rebuild Momentum
After success in antismoking battles, the Truth Initiative bets on a new messaging strategy and a media push to win the war.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Brandon Dennison: Hope on the Homefront
While volunteering in college, he got angry seeing people in coal country who werer eager, even desperate, for employment. Then he found a way to relate to them — and put them back to work.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Marisa Renee Lee: ‘Rabble-Rouser’ for Obama
The managing director of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance helped create a free-standing nonprofit based on White House efforts to improve the lives of minority boys and young men.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Jason Franklin: a ‘Community First’ Strategy
The nonprofit-leader-turned-researcher, whose organization helped inspire the Giving Pledge, wants to make community philanthropy more effective by educating donors.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Using For-Profits to Funnel Big Sums to Charities Raises Transparency Concerns
Critics say that by setting up a limited-liability company to oversee their philanthropy, Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife can avoid disclosure rules and engage in activities that stretch the definition of charity.
By Alex Daniels and NICOLE WALLACE