Billionaire John Arnold Defends His Philanthropy, Big Gifts, and Mark Zuckerberg
“It is easier to criticize a personality than an organization,” Mr. Arnold says in an interview with The Chronicle, in which he also explains his support for a controversial Baltimore surveillance program.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Trump and Taxes: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
Rewriting the tax code is a top priority for the White House and congressional Republicans, and it could have big consequences for nonprofits. The Chronicle explains key provisions that influence charitable giving.
By Drew Lindsay, Alex Daniels and Timothy Sandoval
Lessons from 1986 suggest that the fear of smaller deductions causes donors to speed up giving, but the long-term effects are more nuanced.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Services like GuideStar and Charity Navigator are expanding their tools to help shine a light on results, but transparency advocates say the movement is still in its infancy.
By Drew Lindsay and Eden Stiffman
Nonprofits Brace for Big Changes Under Trump Administration
A Republican-controlled White House and Congress means sweeping efforts to overhaul tax laws, redirect spending, and roll back programs important to many charities.
Contributions to Donor-Advised Funds Set New Record, Continue to Outpace Overall Giving
A new survey shows giving to the funds increased 11 percent in 2015 and their collective assets climbed to $22 billion.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How a Hot Young Nonprofit Persuades Donors to Invest in Its Growth
Year Up borrows from Wall Street’s playbook to recruit big contributors.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
The stunning rise of a young charity founded by a for-profit company comes as total giving to America’s 400 most successful fundraising groups increased by 7 percent.
Nonprofits That Saw Big Gains in the Philanthropy 400
How the Sierra Club Foundation, Junior Achievement, and other groups made major moves in The Chronicle’s rankings.
U. of Oregon Taps Its Scholars to Be Fundraisers
With state spending on higher education down, the institution is asking academic leaders to help cultivate big donors.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects