5 Things That an Eventful Year Taught Charities
Charities learned how to handle scandals — and how not to — and found out that some things that always seemed safe, like the charitable deduction, are up for debate.
By Suzanne Perry, Caroline Preston and Holly Hall
5 Nonprofit Low Points in 2012
Scandals, political gridlock, and the end of an icon marked a year with more than its share of turmoil.
By Caroline Preston and Suzanne Perry
5 Nonprofit High Points in 2012
Growing transparency, philanthropic studies, and big gifts were among the highlights of the past year.
By Caroline Preston and Suzanne Perry
Corporate Donors Favor ‘Elite’ Nonprofits, Study Finds
Charities that focus on social problems are less likely to receive support, according to study data.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Council on Foundations ‘Redesigns’ Organization and Sheds 19 Jobs
The grant makers’ association is trying to close a deficit caused as it lost members in part due to the bad economy.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Progressive Grant-Making Collaborative Ceases Operations
The 33-year-old Funding Exchange attributed its decision to declining investment earnings.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Foundation Employees Want to Feel Their Work Matters, Survey Finds
Respect and making a difference are more important than pay or workload to people who work at grant-making organizations.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Kauffman Foundation Names New CEO
Tom McDonnell, a business executive, has long served on the grant maker’s board.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A Foundation’s First Public-Policy Director Readies for Budget Battle
The Robert Wood Johnson fund has appointed a top official to educate politicians about medical research findings and help lawmakers shape policy.
By Caroline Preston
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Foundations Are Searching for Ways to Fix an Ailing Political Process
Concerns about big money in politics and the divisive political climate are prompting some big foundations to finance new solutions to making democracy work better.
By Caroline Preston
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