A Rebuttal to Facebook Founder’s Nonprofit Opinions; Plus More: Tuesday’s Roundup
Read why one nonprofit leader takes issue with a recent statement that businesses are more effective than charities, plus more, in Tuesday’s roundup of the best online posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Supreme Court’s Ruling in College Case Strikes Blow to Charities
The Supreme Court’s ruling in a law-school case shows that the justices do not necessarily understand the need for charities to restrict their memberships—especially when groups champion unpopular causes, write two philanthropy scholars.
What a Supreme Court Ruling Means for Humanitarian Groups
A Supreme Court ruling last week in an antiterrorism case made clear that the First Amendment does not provide unlimited protection for Americans to support any humanitarian cause.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
For the Gates-Buffett Challenge to Work, It Takes More Than Money
For the fund-raising drive by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates to succeed, billionaires must focus their money on groups that know how to achieve results. Learn how Mr. Buffett’s son Peter and his wife, Jennifer, are following that path as they decide what to do with their $1-billion fund.
How Can Foundations Demystify Their Work?
Foundations owe it to the public to explain clearly the ideas and approaches that shape their grant seeking, writes Marta Tellado, a top official at the Ford Foundation.
By Marta L. Tellado
Contributor
The Case for Abstinence In Preventing Pregnancy
To the Editor: Jason Halbert’s article (“How Foundations Can Help Curb Rising Teenage-Pregnancy Rates,” Opinion, April 8) is about half right concerning the increasing rates of teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Sadly, the rates are increasing. However, Mr. Halbert’s elation…
How to Make Education Philanthropy More Effective
To the Editor: Diane Ravitch’s call for greater accountability in education philanthropy is right on the money on this key point: With education grant makers supporting billions of dollars of efforts each year, funders need to be as accountable themselves as they ask their grantees to be (“Who Will…
Skilled Volunteers Can Help Charities Get Results and Stretch Slim Budgets
More charities need to understand how skilled volunteers can help them stretch their financial resources in the economic downturn, writes Mallory King, the leader of a New York arts organization.
By Mallory King
Contributor
Grant Makers’ Fiduciary Duty Should Extend to Grantees
Grant makers should think about the beneficiaries of their philanthropy when they consider whether they are meeting their legal obligations to use assets well, writes Sean Stannard-Stockton, a Chronicle columnist.
By SEAN STANNARD-STOCKTON
Contributor
Charities Shouldn’t Follow Lead of Businesses in Setting Compensation for CEO’s
Nonprofit boards should not follow the lead of the business world when setting executive compensation, argues Pablo Eisenberg, a Chronicle columnist.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor