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
Barack Obama and the Nonprofit World
With the Democratic Convention beginning today, The Chronicle takes a look at the president’s record on key issues that matter to charities and foundations.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
Mitt Romney and the Nonprofit World
Get a snapshot of where the GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney stands on issues of interest to nonprofits.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
Everyone Needs ‘Skin in the Game’: Early Findings From an Advocacy Study
Strong leadership and understanding lawmakers’ priorities are essential, according to preliminary findings of research financed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
Changes in Charitable Deduction May Have Mixed Impact on Giving
As debate erupts over President Obama’s new effort to limit charity tax breaks for the wealthy, a look at economic research shows that tax incentives do play an important role in giving decisions for some donors.
By Lisa Chiu and Suzanne Perry
Lawmaker Proposes Measure to Bolster Data About Nonprofit Organizations
A Minnesota legislator has proposed a federal measure designed to encourage policy makers to pay more attention to the nonprofit world.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
Obama Moves to Fill National-Service Board Positions
President Obama announced Thursday he plans to nominate seven people to the Corporation for National and Community Service board.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
National-Service Board Chair Appointed N.Y. Deputy Mayor
Stephen Goldsmith, chairman of the Corporation for National and Community Service board, has been named New York’s deputy mayor of operations. He said he plans to step down from his board post “whenever the timing works best for the White House.”
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
Obama Proposes New Tax Credit for Nonprofit and Other Employers
President Obama has propsed a new tax credit that would beneift charities that hire new employees and raise wages.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
Obama Proposes New Tax Credit for Nonprofit and Other Employers
President’s plan would give nonprofit groups incentives for hiring and raising wages for employees.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor