Take 2: A Charity Fellowship Program Encourages Second Acts in the Nonprofit World
Encore.org puts older Americans to work for social good with paid fellowships and makes the transition to second acts in nonprofits easier.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charities Vie for Boomers’ Planned Gifts
The graying of America spurs nonprofits to hire, hustle, and wield humor to help woo donors.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How a Rise in Dementia Poses Tests for Charities
Lawsuits and other pitfalls await fundraisers who fail to tread cautiously when dealing with older Americans, but there are some easy ways to avoid trouble.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Working With Vulnerable Elderly Donors: Tips for Fundraisers
Be careful how you write fundraising reports, beware of doing personal favors, and more.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Updates on 5 Key Gates Foundation Programs
The foundation’s plans for nutrition, higher education, early-childhood learning, and other efforts.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Donors Likely to Give Less if They Stand to Benefit
A university study found that millionaires tend to be more generous when a gift is an act of pure charity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
With Money So Tight, We Need to Get Rid of Poor-Performing Charities
As the number of needy people grows and government aid is tougher to get, it’s time to accredit charities and seek more feedback from clients and others about who deserves to keep tax-exempt status.
By IRWIN STOOLMACHER
Contributor
How to Rebuild Philanthropy’s Ability to Change the World
Despite recent improvements in the practice of philanthropy, restricted grants, weak boards, and short-term thinking continue to hold back greater progress, says the founder of Social Venture Partners International.
By Paul Shoemaker
Contributor