Video: Dos and Don’ts for Crafting Appeals That Work
Peter Drury, director of corporate and foundation relations for Seattle Children’s, runs down highlights from his Philanthropy Next workshop critiquing fundraising pitches.
By Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
Answers to Your Questions About State Fundraising Rules
A lawyer who represents charities answers some frequently asked questions about fundraising registration and complying with regulations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Movie Stars Join Nonprofit Leaders to Urge Protesters to Join Nonprofits
Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Scarlett Johansson were among those who said now is the time for people to join charities that will fight Trump administration policies.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Video: How a Foundation Chooses Charities to Support
Alexandre Mars, CEO of the Epic Foundation, chats with The Chronicle about the 45 criteria relating to impact, management, and other factors that it uses to evaluate youth charities.
By Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
In Women’s March, Nonprofit Leaders See Galvanizing Moment
Dozens of nonprofits plan to join Saturday’s Women’s March on Washington, which organizers say could draw up to 200,000 participants.
By Eden Stiffman and Rebecca Koenig
Calif. Surfing Dog Raises a Cool Half-Million for Charities
Money raised by Ricochet, a 9-year-old golden retriever and internet sensation who has 259,000 Facebook followers, has benefited more than 250 nonprofits.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Young Leader Works to Meet Needs of Aging Holocaust Survivors
Masha Pearl, 32, who heads the Blue Card, has a personal connection to the cause; all four of her grandparents fled Nazi persecution in Eastern Europe.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
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
SeaLegacy’s Photographers Capture Nature in Peril
SeaLegacy raises money for expeditions to create compelling images for conservation groups that work on issues like climate change, sustainable fisheries, and the livelihoods of coastal people.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Dozens of ‘Hate Groups’ Have Charity Status, <em>Chronicle</em> Study Finds
Fifty-five organizations on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s watch list have won 501(c)(3) status from the IRS, prompting some experts to wonder if the government is being too permissive.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor