Philanthropy 400 Reflects Generational Shift in American Giving
The changes in the Philanthropy 400’s makeup from 1991 to today reveal a lot about how charities have changed over two decades.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
High CEO Pay Not Always Reflective of Annual Earnings
Deferred pay and pensions can inflate a nonprofit CEO’s compensation figure in a given year, causing charities concern over public perceptions.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Executives’ Pay Stalls as Bad Economy Lingers
As nonprofit CEO pay remains flat, recruiters are beginning to wonder whether holding the line on salaries will make it harder to attract and keep talented leaders. Plus, see salaries of leaders of 57 organizations in our executive compensation database.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Gender Gap in Nonprofit Salaries Persists, Study Finds
Even though more women are becoming nonprofit leaders, the share of total compensation earned by female executives is shrinking, a new study finds.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Project Spotlighting Neglected Urban Residents Gains Support
The San Diego Foundation is supporting efforts to put the spotlight on local news about the poor and minorities.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Penn Fund Focuses Grants on Bolstering Journalism
The William Penn Foundation is spending more on efforts to improve local journalism.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Foundation Leader Explains Push to Improve Local News
The head of the Knight Foundation explains the rationale behind a $24-million project to get community foundations involved in improving local newsgathering.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Midwest Group Serves as Magnet for Innovation
A nonprofit group in Indianapolis has made the city a magnet for charities working to improve education.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Illinois’s Budget Gap Could Cause Some Social-Services Groups to Close
Illinois owes social-services charities in that state $490-million -- and its slow repayment could cause some organizations to close their doors.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Nonprofit CEO Pay Comes Under Scrutiny by State Legislators Looking to Tighten Belts
As states look to tighten their belts, some legislators are taking a hard look at nonprofit CEO pay.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor