The Future of Community Foundations
Leaders of community foundations discuss how they can keep from becoming a “best-kept secret” in these changing times.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Smart Ways to Talk About Failure
Donors at the annual Philanthropy Roundtable meeting discussed the best ways to learn from efforts that didn’t work as expected.
By MAUREEN WEST
Contributor
Philanthropy’s Role in the Economy
Foundation and nonprofit leaders share advice through Twitter on how philanthropy can be more effective in spurring economic growth.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Roughly 1 in 7 Foundations Holds Mission Investments
Larger foundations are more likely to seek both social and financial returns.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Some Companies Increase Giving as Downturn Recedes
Half of big companies gave more to charity in cash and products last year than they did in 2007, just before the recession took hold, according to a report released today by the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
Steve Jobs Found Much to Dislike About Philanthropy
The Apple co-founder found fault with the jargon, the showiness, and the rich people who thought they could shake up philanthropy.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Microsoft’s Top Lawyer Recruits Celebrities and Colleagues to Start Charity
The company’s general counsel formed a charity to provide immigrant children with legal help; it now works in eight cities.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Celebrities Spoof Clinton Philanthropy
To mark the 10th anniversary of the Clinton fund, big-name actors show how they would run a foundation brainstorming effort.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Nonprofit News Groups Face Uncertain Financial Future, Study Finds
Experimenting with new storytelling tools and innovative ways to raise money through events or membership drives will be a key.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Nonprofit Brings Together Young Wealthy People to Support Wall Street Protesters
A nonprofit that organizes young wealthy people to work for social change has started a Web site featuring young people who pledge solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street protesters.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Former Gates Official to Lead Wal-Mart Foundation
Sylvia Mathews Burwell, who oversaw the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s global-development grants, will take over the big corporate fund in January.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Merck to Give $500-Million to Boost Maternal Health
The pledge is part of many big commitments to provide aid to the developing world as part of meetings at the United Nations and the Clinton Global Initiative.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A Grant Makers Group Rethinks Its Approach in the Digital Era
Jeff Clarke, interim leader of the Council on Foundations, is trying to figure out how the organization can best serve its members at a time when the Web is helping people forge professional connections.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A Grant Maker Focuses on Helping to Build Nonprofits’ Operations
The philanthropy created by eBay’s co-founder helps nonprofits find top workers, devise business plans, and improve their boards.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Omidyar Network Takes Customer-Service Approach to Aiding Grantees
Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropy is now known for helping nonprofits improve their organizations, a far cry from its previous reputation for arrogance.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charity Watchdog’s New Standards Focus on Nonprofit Governance and Openness
Charity Navigator now evaluates charites on their disclosure and governance policies as well as their financial performance.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor