They’re making strident demands, using fresh tactics, and will likely alter activism for many years to come.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
The public’s declining regard for nonprofits may hurt fundraising, advocacy, and hiring.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How the Council on Foundations Advocates for the Nonprofit Sector
President Kathleen Enright says more conversation across philosophical differences and national borders can lead to more productive solutions.
The Year’s Big Stories in the Nonprofit World That Point to Key Changes Ahead
Concerns about tainted money, undue pressure on fundraisers, the inequality gap, and the role of philanthropy in fixing democracy are among the issues we covered in the past year that will continue as major forces in the year ahead.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
Face of Philanthropy: Nonprofits Whose Stories Touched Us in 2019
A program that connects the young and the old and a nonprofit that uses dance to help people cope with depression and despair are among the charities we profiled.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Based on the book by Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson, the Hollywood film, produced by Jeff Skoll’s Participant Media, will be out in theaters nationwide in January. Michael B. Jordan plays Stevenson in the film, which also features Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Philosopher Peter Singer on Ending World Poverty
The noted Princeton University philosophy professor discusses his book focused on “effective altruism.”
Nonprofits and Foundations Poised to Score Victories in Tax Legislation
The bill would repeal a “parking tax” that many charities fought against and simplify the excise tax that foundations must pay.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
A Kickstarter Co-Founder on Bringing Projects to Life
Yancey Strickler has also written a book called This Could Be Our Future: a Manifesto for a More Generous World.
How the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Teaches the Importance of Data in Giving
The school, at Indiana University, teaches students how to meet changing trends and policies in nonprofit sector.
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 Editor, Foundations
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.
By laura campos and Laura S. Campos
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
‘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.
By Michael Anft and Mike Anft
Many Ways to Breathe Life Into Chicago’s South Side
Emmanuel Pratt’s work combines urban farming, construction, aquaponics, and the arts.
By Michael Anft and Mike Anft
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