Nonprofits Have a Role to Play in Building Bridges in a Polarized World
Unmasking the abuse of charity status by groups that target the vulnerable is essential, GuideStar’s CEO says as he reflects on recent attacks on the organization.
By Jacob Harold
Contributor
For Jeff Bezos’s Philanthropic Focus, Readers Favor Long-Term Change
A roundup of your responses to our question on where the billionaire Amazon founder should focus his philanthropy following his request for advice on Twitter.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Greek Foundation Gives $150 Million to Support Democracy Research
The money from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation establishes an institute on the Baltimore campus devoted to studying and advancing civic engagement.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Tiny Grants and Low Tolerance for Risk Have Paralyzed Foundations When America Needs Them Most
There’s something wrong when organizations solving society’s most pressing problems have a harder time mobilizing serious capital than a start-up building the latest app for sharing cat pictures.
By Tomicah Tillemann
Contributor
Jeff Bezos, Here’s How to Focus on Both Today and Tomorrow
Pick a small number of causes that energize you, a longtime nonprofit leader advises the Amazon billionaire.
By Gabrielle Fitzgerald
Contributor
Tell Us: Should Jeff Bezos Focus His Philanthropy on the Short or Long Term?
How do you think one of the world’s richest individuals can the most good — by addressing immediate needs or by seeking long-term solutions?
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Resist! How to Fight the Meanspiritedness in Political and Civil Life
Protest marches against recent racist, sexist, xenophobic, and anti-civil-rights activities are good, but nonprofits need a more strategic and disciplined way to strive for what’s right.
By Robert K. Ross
Contributor
What Philanthropy Has Done Right — and Done Wrong — on Charter Schools
Foundation support has been key to challenging the education establishment, but big donors’ priorities have narrowed charters’ potential to revitalize public schools.
By Bruno Manno and BRANDON WRIGHT
Special Counsel Robert Mueller: Protector of American Philanthropy
The former FBI director has history of strong leadership and fighting for the rule of law — which is critical to the power of the nonprofit world.
By Maxwell King
Contributor
The Chronicle interviewed black, Native, and Muslim women who participated in the nationwide listening tour put on by the grant maker headed by Jennifer and Peter Buffett.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor