End of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Is a Victory for Philanthropy
Foundations made generous unrestricted grants that built the strong advocacy groups behind the new policy that allows gay people to serve openly in the military.
By ANDREW LANE
Contributor
A ‘Lead Director’ May Destabilize Boards
To the Editor: Eugene Fram’s opinion piece (“Designating a ‘Lead Trustee’ Can Help Boards Improve Their Operations,” June 2) discusses the novel idea that the creation of a “lead director” can solve many of the areas of dysfunction that habitually affect nonprofit boards. While I cannot speak to…
Charities Can Benefit From Diverse Boards
To the Editor: As the development officer of a nonprofit community center with a budget of less than $1-million, I had some thoughts about Pablo Eisenberg’s commentary “Foundation Boards Shouldn’t Be Filled Just With Wealthy People” (June 30). I am always looking to the board for more: more…
As It Seeks a New Leader, Council on Foundations Must Take Risks
The Council on Foundations should pick a leader who can provide vision and values for America’s grant makers.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Grant Makers Must Lead With Their Hearts as Well as Their Heads
Neither technocratic nor humanistic approaches have cornered the market on effectiveness, so it’s time to blend them more effectively.
By PAUL CONNOLLY
Contributor
Did a New Survey Offer Misleading Data on the CEO Turnover ‘Wave’?
To the Editor: A new report on nonprofit executive leadership (“Nonprofit Leadership Still Shaky, Study Finds,” June 30), jointly produced by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services and the Meyer Foundation, is receiving significant attention in the sector. Nonprofit leadership is a crucial issue, of…
In Hectic Times, Sabbaticals for Leaders May Be More Necessary Than Ever
Retired executives might be willing to work at half pay to make it possible for nonprofit leaders to take a break.
By RUTH WOODEN and Ruth A. Wooden
Charities Can’t Afford to Sit Out Tax and Budget Debates
A tsunami is rolling in and about to hit the nonprofit world. Few people at charities and foundations recognize its source; even fewer see the danger.
By Diana Aviv
Contributor
Arizona Urges Donors to Build an Anti-Immigration Fence
A $50-million campaign is under way to raise private gifts for an effort to block migration from Mexico.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Nonprofits Must Persuade Americans to Push a Bipartisan Budget Deal
Nonprofits have the skills and community ties needed to push lawmakers to forge a broad budget deal, but instead they are myopically worried about direct threats to their own organizations and the people they serve.
By BOB BOISTURE
Contributor