Nonprofit Coalition to Press Presidential Contenders to Protect Charitable Deduction
The Charitable Giving Coalition, a group of 44 nonprofits, says the charitable deduction is unique among tax incentives, because it “promotes a selfless act.”
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Diana Aviv Leaving Independent Sector for Feeding America
The longtime nonprofit leader, who has headed the coalition for a dozen years, said the Feeding America job “presented itself” a few months ago.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Kauffman Names 4th President in 4 Years
Citing her expertise in entrepreneurship, Kansas City leaders praise the choice of acting President Wendy Guillies, a 15-year veteran of the foundation, to be its leader.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Foundations Join Forces to Fight Inequality
Dozens of America’s biggest grant makers are attacking the problem on several fronts. But will they really make a difference?
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Forecast for Major Funds: Increased Giving in 2015
Assets at the nation’s largest 31 foundations topped $148.7 billion last year as grant makers steered more than $7.8 billion toward nonprofits, according to a new Chronicle survey.
By Alex Daniels and Lance Lambert
Surprise! A High-Efficiency Rating Can Hurt Giving
Researchers at George Mason University find that some people may dial back donations to well-run charities, perhaps because they believe those nonprofits can do more with less.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
People are more generous when reminded of their own indulgences, Yale researchers have found.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Foundations Fall Short in Giving Grantees Advice on Evaluations, Says Report
Nearly two-thirds of nonprofits surveyed say they get no guidance about what would be meaningful about the data they collect.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Effort to Identify Ind. Businesses That Serve Everyone Raises $25,000
A technology worker’s pop-up campaign rushes to respond to a state law criticized as anti-gay, and he says the proceeds will go to charity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Nonprofit Tax Changes Are Possible This Year, Says House Aide
While a broad overhaul is unlikely, tighter limits on payout requirements for donor-advised funds and other provisions could advance.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations