Changing the Charitable Deduction Could Discourage the Most-Generous Donors
Affluent Americans give a big share of the money charities count on in these hard economic times, so why level a new tax penalty on those who give to help others, asks a longtime fund-raising consultant.
By Robert F. Sharpe Jr.
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Charting a New Attempt at Nonprofit Innovation
A new Chronicle blog explores the efforts by nonprofits, businesses, and the federal government to tackle problems like persistent poverty.
By Patrick Lester
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Despite High-Profile ‘Three Cups’ Controversy, Nonprofit Fraud Isn’t Widespread
The Three Cups of Tea controversy is not a sign that abuses are rampant in the nonprofit world, as least as far as the evidence shows, writes Leslie Lenkowsky, a Chronicle columnist.
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY
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‘Three Cups of Tea’ Scandal Offers Lessons for Charities and Trustees
Nonprofits need to better explain their financial situation, promote independent governance, and consider public perceptions about every piece of information given to the public, write two nonprofit lawyers.
By GENE TAKAGI
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Behind a Celebrity’s Bid to Help Eastern Congo
Ben Affleck’s charity, which raises awareness about violence in the region and supports community groups there, wins praise.
By Caroline Preston
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How to Produce $8-Billion a Year in New Corporate Gifts
If all companies pledged to give 1 percent of profits to charities, donations to causes would increase by $8-billion a year, writes a veteran corporate grant maker.
By CURT WEEDEN
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Real Leadership Doesn’t Develop in Classrooms
Programs like the Peace Corps and Teach for America are better at building the skills leaders need, writes Pablo Eisenberg, a Chronicle columnist.
By PABLO EISENBERG
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An Alternative to ‘Giving USA’ Could Give Charities More Timely Data
If nonprofits had more up-to-date giving information, perhaps they could become more efficient, writes Sean Stannard-Stockton, a Chronicle columnist.
By SEAN STANNARD-STOCKTON
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Opinion: Gauging Corporate Social Responsibility
The idea of B corporations—businesses whose bylaws allow them to consider the social, environmental, and labor impact of their work as well as profits—is spreading fast, but the jury is still out as to whether the designation helps companies financially, a New York Times commentator writes.
Why Aren’t Foundation Boards More Diverse?
A session at the Council on Foundations conference offers few solutions to improving board diversity. What do you think would work?
By CODY SWITZER
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