Critic of Report on Philanthropy’s Value Got Facts Wrong
To the Editor: Leslie Lenkowsky’s comments on our study merit a response (“In Philanthropy, It’s Not Just About the Numbers,” Opinion, January 29). We respect his concerns, but his criticisms generally seem to reflect a hasty reading or a misunderstanding of economic analysis. His first argument is…
Boutique Grant Making Is Toying With Change
We pay more per pupil for our elementaryand secondary-education system than any other industrialized country except Switzerland, yet the United States ranks near the bottom in performance. For the price they pay, Americans should expect the learning equivalent of a Lexus. Instead, we’re bumping…
By Marc S. Tucker
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The steep decline in the stock market last year triggered an erosion of foundation wealth, with many grant makers losing nearly one-third of their assets, according to a new Chronicle survey of many of the nation’s largest philanthropies. At the 60 grant makers that provided financial data for 2007…
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Knights of Columbus Calls for Emergency Conference
Knights of Columbus calls for emergency conference on volunteerism
By Ian Wilhelm
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AmeriCorps Expansion Should Consider Quality, Not Number of Participants
AmeriCorps expansion should focus on quality, not numbers of participants
By SUZANNE PERRY
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Opinion: Obama Should Keep Pledge to End Religious Hiring
Opinion: Obama should keep pledge to end faith-based hiring
Opinion: Why Charity Leaders Should Pay Close Attention to Obama’s Pay Guidelines
Opinion: Charity leaders should pay attention to Obama’s compensation views
By michael peregrine and Ralph E. DeJong
Obama Signals Changes In Bush’s Policy on Religious Aid
Obama signals changes in Bush’s efforts to help religious charities
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Opinion: The Case Against Nonprofit Newspapers
Opinion: The case against nonprofit newspapers