Grant Makers Face Uphill Battle as They Push for a Kinder Form of Capitalism
The Ford Foundations and others have made headway in their efforts to get companies to care about more than shareholder returns, but doing so requires reversing decades of policies and popular economic theories.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Reporter
A Critical Tool for Holding Corporations Accountable Is Under Attack. Philanthropy Must Speak Up.
An effort to dismantle shareholder proposals could hamper what has been an effective way to reign in corporate power.
Life Lessons — and Much More — From Polo
At Work to Ride, students learn how to care for horses, forming bonds with the horses and other students along the way. Some go on to compete in horse shows or play for the center’s polo team.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Creativity abounds in the nonprofit world. Here are eight profiles of inspiring leaders who are forging a new path for the future.
‘Friendship Houses’ Build Stronger Community Ties in Shreveport, La.
Community Renewal International works to connect residents to improve life in blighted neighborhoods. The group has helped reduce crime rates, but attracting money to expand is a struggle.
Many Ways to Breathe Life Into Chicago’s South Side
Emmanuel Pratt’s work combines urban farming, construction, aquaponics, and the arts.
Connecting Arts and Education to Help People Climb Out of Poverty
Veteran nonprofit leader Ellen Baxter champions the notion of bringing creativity and access to quality education to people living in low-income housing.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Grace and a ‘Safe Space’ for Dialogue Help Minneapolis Confront Racial Inequity
Chanda Smith Baker runs a series of events that bring residents together to discuss difficult issues like police brutality, white supremacy, and the criminal-justice system.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Bringing a Pediatrician’s Perspective to Philanthropy
Lauren Smith, co-CEO of consulting firm FSG and a pediatrician, likes to focus on the well-being of communities as a whole.
Nonprofits Should Reach Out to Candidates, Urges Klobuchar Campaign Representative
Myron Frans said organizations need to be assertive to get their messages heard. He was the only campaign representative at a candidates’ forum organized by Independent Sector.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Nonprofit Works to Empower Women Throughout West Africa
Tostan is working to change social norms around issues of sustainable development, human rights, genital cutting, and child marriage.
Preserving a Culture — and the Planet
A leader at the Wildlife Conservation Society explains how the organization works with local residents to incorporate their cultural practices in ways that benefit nature.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
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Marguerite Casey Foundation Appoints New CEO
Plus, the Melville Charitable Trust has named a new leader, and the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund hires a former Obama aide as chief.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
Transparency Barometer: Why Mayo Clinic Is an Outlier
As part of the Chronicle’s efforts to produce the most complete and accurate ranking possible for America’s Favorite Charities, we contacted every nonprofit that made the list last year. All of them provided the requested data except the Mayo Clinic.
Clotilde Dedecker used her organization to convene talks about racial equity and brought a powerful education ally to the city. The results: an impressive spike in graduation rates and an influx of new jobs.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor