10 Issues Every Nonprofit Leader Should Consider in 2008
Last year, Internet blogs, social networks, and discussion lists sparked a wave of discussion, analysis, and information sharing about the philanthropic world more vibrant than at any time in recent memory. Driven by a predominantly younger audience, these online dialogues portend an exciting year,…
By Tracy Gary
Contributor
The Year Ahead: Trends that Will Shape the Nonprofit World
The new year promises to be a pivotal one in the world of philanthropy. A hotly contested presidential election, a turbulent economy, heightened concerns about charities among government leaders, rapidly evolving technology, and shifting demographics are all expected to shape the way nonprofit…
Opinion: Why the Twin Cities Have a Strong Culture of Corporate Giving
Opinion: Why the Twin Cities have a strong culture of corporate giving
Public Radio Station Continues Fund-Raising Appeal Despite Bhutto News
Radio station gets complaints from donors about an end-of-year appeal
By PETER PANEPENTO
Contributor
Opinion: Military Charities Among Poorest-Performing
Opinion: Military charities among poorest-performing
A Different Way to Look at Online Giving
To the Editor: Your report on an American Express-sponsored study that found that online and offline gifts were the same size (“Online Donations Similar in Size to Gifts by Cash or Check, New Study Finds,” November 15) doesn’t square with research that we have done over the last year. Target…
Self-Regulation Can Be Inspiring for Charities
To the Editor: In response to Peter V. Berns’s opinion article on the need for a nonprofit self-regulation program (“A Missed Opportunity to Ensure Real Charity Accountability,” November 1), we would like to add our experience of self-regulation in Pennsylvania. Can you imagine being inspired by…
A Senator’s Threat to Free Speech
To the Editor: Sen. Charles E. Grassley is now threatening nonprofit hospitals with stiff legislative action. Why? Because they are pressing for a more rational new Schedule H in the ill-conceived revamp of the IRS Form 990. In other words, if you advocate your position, you may be penalized. That…
Religious Groups Are Key to Diversity
To the Editor: Since 1998, I’ve provided development training and support for faith-based and community organizations across America. While I was delighted to read The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s recent supplement on diversity in philanthropy (October 18), I believe the uncertainty about how to…
A Premature and Unfair Attack on a Leading Foundation
To the Editor: I read Pablo Eisenberg’s attack on Deborah Leff’s leadership of the Public Welfare Foundation (“A Foundation’s Attempt to Make a Difference May Produce the Opposite Result,” November 29) with great dismay. I have known and admired both Deborah Leff and the Public Welfare Foundation…