Opinion: What Lessons Do President Obama’s Gifts Offer to Donors?
President Obama’s decisions about where to donate his Nobel Peace Prize money offer insights about how the “First Philanthropist” believes social change can be made, writes Melissa Berman, chief executive of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers.
A Case for Revising the Census; and More: Friday’s Roundup
The U.S. Census Bureau needs to review how it measures poverty, say two commentators. Read their views and more in Friday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
An Argument for Nonprofit Bonds and Loans, Plus More: Monday’s Roundup
One former chief financial officer is calling on foundations and philanthropists to support nonprofit bonds and loans. Read his comments and more in Monday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Donors Whipsawed with Changing Rules
To the Editor: In December, Congress allowed an estate-tax law to expire and now the nation has no such tax at all on the books. That has led to great uncertainty for donors and others about when and how any taxes will be applied on estates. This situation is unlikely to be resolved soon, because…
Experimental Design Can Be Rooted in Reality
To the Editor: The White House’s Social Innovation Fund, which will support intermediary grant-making institutions that “identify and invest in promising organizations to help them build their evidence-base and support their growth,” has been a topic of much discussion and debate. Among the…
Increasing IRS Enforcement Remains a ‘Slippery Slope’
IRS resources for oversight of nonprofit groups has lagged behind the growth of the sector, but the tax agency has not been neglecting charities by any means, says the former head of the New York State Charities Bureau in a letter to The Chronicle.
A Philanthropic Network Passes On Recommendations of Worthy Charities
A new group seeks to make the expertise of foundations, charities, and universities available to donors who want to find the most-effective organizations.
By SEAN STANNARD-STOCKTON
Contributor
California Charities Look for Ways to Fix a Broken Fiscal System
Nonprofit groups and foundations are seeking to change how California’s budget system works, an effort that could help other states dealing with fiscal crises.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Growth of Philanthropy Continues in China, Despite Government Dominance
As philanthropy grows in China, the government views it with ambivalence.
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Contributor
Every Charity’s Guide to Building a Better Chief Financial Officer
Chief financial officers will need to take a more aggressive role in shaping their organizations in the future, writes John Gillespie, a recruiter of finance talent for nonprofit groups.
By JOHN GILLESPIE
Contributor