Occupy Wall Street’s Beef With Big Business Should Concern Big Philanthropy
Foundations should think about ways to use the clout of their endowments and access to boardrooms to push for changes on Wall Street and in Washington.
How Documentaries Have Become Stronger Advocacy Tools
New projects pack the emotional punch of film with the power of investigative journalism and social media to influence public policy, writes a Chronicle columnist.
As Oscar Approaches: New Momentum for Documentary Films
A new infusion of money and approaches could revitalize efforts by nonprofits to make nonfiction films, writes a Chronicle columnist.
Apple’s Disdain for Philanthropy Is Rotten for Charities and Society
The technology company has made it too hard for charities to solicit donations through its iPhone applications—and has done little else to help nonprofits, writes a Chronicle columnist.
Nonprofits Have a Stake in the Latest Debates About Keeping the Internet Open
As the federal government considers changes in access to the Internet, nonprofits need to make sure that they don’t lose this cheap, effective way to get their messages out, writes a Chronicle columnist.
Politicians Find Bipartisanship in Using Charities for Personal Gain
At a time when more and more people distrust politicians, more political figures are getting caught using nonprofit organizations for their own gain.