Foundation Compensation: When Are CEO Salaries Too High?
Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
Politics and Charity in 2024: Why It’s Time to Draw a Hard Line
This year’s election demands greater scrutiny of nonprofits involved in political activities.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
An Unlikely Event — the Israel-Hamas War — Could Finally Spark DAF Reform
Anonymous donations to controversial anti-Israel groups shine a spotlight on the urgent need for donor-advised fund reform. Will this finally motivate Congress to pass much-needed legislation?
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
The Nonprofit World Should Embrace, Not Fear, Congressional Interest in Donor Transparency
Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
JD Vance Had a Point: Let’s Rein in All Large Endowed Institutions
Wealthy nonprofits, especially universities, increasingly demonstrate the same behaviors that led Congress to regulate foundations more than 50 years ago. The law should be updated to include these organizations.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
After 4 Decades in the Nonprofit World, I’m Troubled by Philanthropy’s Expanding Footprint
In his new column, former foundation president Craig Kennedy explores what he sees as problematic changes in the social sector.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
What Was the Philanthropic Pluralism Manifesto Really About?
A recent call by philanthropy leaders for greater civility and respect of those with different views appears to be an opening response to critics, especially those in Congress, who want to reform laws governing the field.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
Ga. Senate Race Shows Why the Fraying Line Between Charity and Politics Must Be Repaired
As election-related activities such as get-out-the-vote efforts in Georgia become more common in the nonprofit world, greater scrutiny is needed of practices that allow people to give to 501(c)(4) groups and avoid paying taxes on those contributions.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
4 Ways to Make Donor-Advised Funds Simpler and Fairer
At a time of increased criticism about how the philanthropic world operates, congressional legislation aimed at reining in DAFs needs to go further. Among other things, it should address issues such as the funds’ lack of transparency and their tax advantages over foundations.
By Craig Kennedy
Contributor
Conservatives Should Applaud — Not Fight — Efforts to Change Philanthropic Giving Rules
Rather than attacking proposals to overhaul donor-advised funds and other giving practices, conservative groups need to focus on the real culprit — the growing use of donor dollars to support political activities.
By Craig Kennedy and William Schambra