Rapid Turnover at Foundations May Harm Professionalism, Say Grant Makers
Too many people at foundations lack institutional knowledge and other training to help them do a good job, observers say.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Collaborative Approach Gaining Favor as Strategy for Deep-Seated Problems
Community groups find that the coalition approach can be more successful than a single program in tackling social problems that have defied solutions, such as low reading scores or teenage pregnancy.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Federal Cuts Likely to Shut Down Some Charities, Report Warns
To fend off problems, some nonprofits are hiring employees to manage government aid and focusing on ways to get a share of health-care money, one of the few sources of growth in government budgets.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Philanthropy Advisory Group Merges With the Boston Foundation
The expertise that the Philanthropic Initiative brings to the merger will enable the community foundation to provide a broader range of advice to its donors.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Social-Venture Fund Matures and Thrives
Silicon Valley Venture Fund, one of the first such efforts, now has 150 donors who give advice and money.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Philanthropy Expert’s New Book Spotlights Ordinary Donors’ Stories
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen has written a book on giving that combines her expertise as a philanthropist and scholar.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Donors Emphasize Support for Emergency Services
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen and Marc Andreesen made their biggest gift to a hospital emergency room. They say too many philanthropists don’t think about steering money to first responders.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Modest Raises Ahead Seen for Many CEO’s as Economy Staggers
Most nonprofits are budgeting raises of 3 percent for top officials after increases of 2 percent last year, says a new Chronicle survey, but the swings in the economy may cause some boards to pull back.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Boards Watch Anxiously as Nonprofit Pay Draws States’ Scrutiny
Charity experts say that attention to high pay is likely to grow as lawmakers and regulators raise more questions about compensation of top nonprofit leaders.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Executive Pay Increased by Median of 2% in 2010, Say Latest Chronicle Figures
As the economy has improved, nonprofit executives have started to get pay increases, The Chronicle found in its annual study.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor