Companies Take Fresh Approaches to Solving Social Issues
Starbucks and Chipotle are taking unusual approaches to deal with problems facing the jobless and family farmers.
By Scott Henderson
Contributor
Many Baby Boomers Want to Create Social Ventures, Study Finds
A quarter of Americans ages 44 to 70 want to create a nonprofit or business to aid society.
By Marisa López-rivera
Contributor
Tips on Coping With the Slow Recovery
Nonprofits should take steps to prove their value in these tough times and save every penny they can.
By Elizabeth Ortiz
Contributor
Opportunity Nation Poverty Conference Live Stream
Watch the Opportunity Nation meeting in New York, a gathering of nonprofit, political, and business leaders seeking ways to fight poverty.
Using Social Media to Deepen Your Expertise
Twitter, Facebook, and other social media are excellent for promoting expertise, but consultants need a plan for how to use them and how to avoid information overload.
By CLAIRE PEI
Contributor
Nonprofit Employers Don’t Meet Workers’ Needs for Job Satisfaction, Surveys Find
Employees in New York and Washington say too few nonprofits show respect for hard work and talent.
By Peter Bolton
Contributor
Obama Names Fla. Volunteer Leader to Head National-Service Agency
Wendy Spencer, head of Florida’s commission on volunteerism and community service, was named on Monday to head the federal unit.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
America’s Top Fund-Raising Groups Face Big Struggles
The 400 charities that get the most in donations are still not raising nearly as much as they did before the recession, according to a new Chronicle survey.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Seeking Support, Some Charities Zero In on a Rising Generation of Donors
Nonprofits are trying to make giving affordable and mobilize campaigns that mix social concern and fun.
A Personal Touch Lifts Donations and Helps Charities Save Money
Adding a personal touch and paying attention to doors’ preferences for certain programs help lift giving.
By Debra E. Blum and Holly Hall
Sesame Workshop CEO Takes the Helm at NPR
Stepping in after scandals ,the new chief hopes to increase private support and strengthen respect for the network as an unbiased source of programming.
By Lisa Chiu
Contributor
Philanthropists’ Efforts to Improve Schools Get Scrutiny From ‘Governing’ Magazine
The efforts by big American philanthropies get the spotlight in the cover article of Governing magazine, while Town & Country profiles seven wealthy philanthropists under age 40.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How The Chronicle’s Survey of America’s 400 Largest Charities Was Compiled
The 2011 Philanthropy 400 ranks the charities that raised the most money in private donations in 2010.
A Charity Takes Cues From Business in Overhauling Its Annual Report
Moving beyond the typical rosy annual report, the American Cancer Society has produced a document with real-world information like how it is progressing on its strategic plan and how it determines executive pay.
By Lisa Chiu
Contributor
Why Some Charities Performed Better During the Recession
The 400 biggest nonprofits lost a collective $6-billion in the downturn.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Reaching Out to Minorities and People Around the World Pays Big Dividends
Some charities have found a successful strategy in seeking groups of supporters who are nothing like their traditional donors.
By Holly Hall
Contributor