Daily News Roundup: Nonprofits Reportedly Pull Raises Amid Overtime Uncertainty
Also, Joe Biden accidentally confirms post-vice presidency philanthropic plans and a conservative columnist chides charities and foundations for their response to Donald Trump’s ascendance.
Rewriting the Script for Ex-Inmates
Scott Budnick, a key player on the Hangover movies, sidelined his film career to go behind bars and help troubled young men turn their lives around.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Services like GuideStar and Charity Navigator are expanding their tools to help shine a light on results, but transparency advocates say the movement is still in its infancy.
By Drew Lindsay and Eden Stiffman
How Tech Donors Could Change the World With $20 Million
Mark Zuckerberg and other technology billionaires should help nonprofits prove to skeptical donors the value of spending on tech to advance their missions.
By Paul Rieckhoff
Contributor
Writers weigh in on our feature on the big animal-welfare group and a column about billionaire donors influencing judicial elections.
5 Fundraising Topics You’ll Need to Master in 2017
A roundup of Chronicle coverage featuring the tools you need to tap new funding sources and raise more money than ever before.
Daily News Roundup: Recovery Has Not Boosted Giving, Study Finds
Also, tips for social-service nonprofits on retaining employees, and Britain sees a surge in allegations of links between charities and terrorism.
Daily News Roundup: $140 Million From Gates Backs Anti-HIV Implant
Also, Bay Area charities face challenges in meeting the demands of Silicon Valley philanthropists, and the IRS eyes land-donation deals structured to give investors big tax breaks.
Editors’ Picks: The Year’s Best Career Resources
Revisit our top advice of 2016 for job-seeking, starting off in a new place, or growing in your current role.
Daily News Roundup: Boston Charity Chief Got $1.34 Million Pay Boost
Also, major global aid groups weigh in on their priorities and expectations for 2017, and a Washington Post reporter gives an inside account of his investigation of Donald Trump’s philanthropy.
Challenging Sacred Cows and Killing Jargon: Our Most Popular Articles of 2016
In a year full of changes and big questions for nonprofits, Chronicle readers looked for unconventional wisdom and evidence of ideas that work.
Daily News Roundup: Michelle Obama Slur Costs Job for W. Va. Nonprofit Head
Also, Donald Trump tweets a defense of his charitable foundation, and safety-net hospitals brace for financial fallout if the Affordable Care Act is repealed.
2016 in Review: Nonprofit Leaders Who Tackle Big Challenges
Revisit some of our favorite Chronicle stories of the year about charity heads, foundation officials, and donors doing fascinating work.
New Postal Rates Will Boost Costs for Charities
The changes, which take effect January 22, also include designating standard mail as “marketing mail,” prompting worries that more solicitations will go straight into the trash can.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Trump Plan to Close Foundation Faces N.Y. Roadblock
Also, the United Way struggles amid major changes in how people give, and a big dialysis charity is accused of favoring patients from clinics that donate to the group.
Compassion International donors are inspired by the group’s pictures of where the children they serve sleep.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor