Supreme Court Decision to Ease Campaign-Finance Rules Reinvigorates Foes
After the recent McCutcheon decision by the Supreme Court expanded allowable spending levels in political campaigns, grant makers are working on new approaches to curb the influence of money on politics.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Hard Lessons From Princeton’s $900-Million Donor-Intent Lawsuit
In a new book, a nonprofit expert says charities that seek large gifts should make it someone’s job to ensure that a donor’s wishes are met.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Elderly N.Y. Residents Find Haven From Abuse and Sense of Belonging
The Hebrew Home, in Riverdale, N.Y., has created a program nonprofits across the country are copying to help people who have been harmed by relatives and others.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
A Guide to Impact Investing and an Activist’s Memoir
Investments foundations can make to generate financial returns and advance their missions, and lessons learned in running a charity and traveling through poor countries.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
How One Megadonor Gives to Further His Cause
The former hedge-fund manager focuses much of his giving on efforts to curb climate change.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Former Avon Executive to Join Grameen and Expand Loans in U.S.
As Andrea Jung moves to the helm of Grameen America, she says she learned in her previous position that Avon wasn’t about lipstick but about giving women a chance to be entrepreneurs.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
92nd Street Y Leader Plans to Use the Web to Help Spread Activism Worldwide
The creator of “Giving Tuesday” wants to get more people involved in discussions online about big ideas.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
After Early Stumble, Penn State Offers Lessons for Fundraising in Crisis
Aggressive efforts to keep donors loyal and leadership stable helped keep big gifts coming even after a scandal that rocked the university.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
EBay Billionaire’s Formation of Watchdog Journalism Site Raises Questions
Pierre Omidyar’s $50-million pledge has critics worried that he will use the effort to exert undue influence, while supporters say he values independent journalism.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Students and Community Provide a Head Start on Healing
A child sex-abuse scandal could have derailed a $2-billion drive, but student pride and the university’s good relationships in the community made a big difference in reaching the goal.
By Holly Hall
Contributor