Technology Is Not Just a Passing Fad
Businesses long ago figured out that technology drives success. Or rather the market figured that out for them — companies that did not invest in technology ceased to exist. That message has been slow to reach the nonprofit world, which is notoriously wary of change. By the late 1990s, a large gap…
By SCOTT SCHAFFER
Contributor
Why nonprofit groups need to lobby more
By BRENNEN JENSEN
Contributor
Activists Must Rethink Politics of Opposition, Says Columnist
Environmental activists urged to rethink their approach
Opinion: Gates-Broad Education Effort Falls Short
Opinion: Gates-Broad education effort misses mark
Transcript: Charities and Politics
Robert Egger, founder of D.C. Central Kitchen and a leader of the Nonprofit Congress, answered questions online today and debated his opinion article, Charities Must Challenge Politicians. You can read the transcript on the Chronicle’s Web site.
Presidential Election Already Bringing Complaints About Politicking
Presidential political campaign remarks by religious leader draw controversy
By PETER PANEPENTO
Contributor
Rosenwald Fund: a Precursor of the Gates Foundation?
It has been nearly a year since Warren Buffett smashed giving records and announced his multibillion-dollar pledge to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and several family foundations. Perhaps just as important as the dollar amount he donated was Mr. Buffett’s emphasis on making sure the people he…
By Peter M. Ascoli
Contributor
Charities Must Challenge Politicians
As America enters the first White House election cycle in decades with no incumbent president or vice ALSO SEE:LIVE DISCUSSION: Read the transcript of a live chat with Mr. Egger about his opinion article, “Charities Must Challenge Politicians.” president in the race, the nonprofit world cannot…
By Robert Egger
Contributor
Hughes Institute’s Tax Break Causes Controversy
Big grant maker faces controversy over its property-tax exemption
Message to Donors: It’s Not About You
Message to donors: It’s not about you
By PETER PANEPENTO
Contributor