A New Book Discusses How Nonprofits Can Succeed With Business Concepts (Podcast)
The author Jim Collins says running a social-sector enterprise is far more complex than running a business, because “money is an input, but not an output.”
Gaining a Say: Lifting Up Philanthropy’s Unheard Voices
Grant makers, board members, journalists, conference organizers, and others can do far more to ensure that it’s not just powerful men who get to offer critiques of giving.
By JEN BOKOFF
Contributor
How the Environmental Defense Fund Is Working to Reduce Emissions Worldwide (Podcast)
Its goal is a 45-percent reduction in emissions by 2025.
Aileen Getty and Rory Kennedy Lead New Climate Fund to Support Activists and Protesters
Trevor Neilson, one of the leaders of the new fund, said the goal is to ratchet up the level of urgency by supporting those who are “screaming loudly that our government is not taking action.”
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Helping Government Workers Learn Is Crucial to Social Change
Savvy grant makers have recognized that instead of lobbying to advance a specific solution, they must recognize the needs of government workers and adapt programs to incorporate their concerns.
Health Care for People — and for the Planet
People living in rainforests survive in part by cutting down trees and selling the wood, which contributes to climate change. Health in Harmony is trying to change that.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Editor’s Notebook: How We Make Decisions About Advertising
Why the Chronicle chose to publish a full-page ad from the Federation for American Immigration Reform attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
The latest report from “Giving USA” sends a host of worrisome signals about what lies ahead for nonprofit fundraising.
Nature Conservancy and United Way US Get New Leaders (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, United Way U.S. has a new CEO, and the leader of the Marguerite Casey Foundation will retire next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
6 Steps Foundations Can Take to Advance Racial Equity
The world of philanthropy has shown renewed interest in curbing racism and hate, and several grant makers have teamed up to urge more collective action.
Prepare Nonfundraisers for Meetings With Big Donors
Use this form to prepare for, and keep leaders on track during, meetings with major donors
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Reporter
Presidential Contenders Should Focus on National Service
As America celebrates Independence Day, it’s the ideal time to focus on ways to provide young people the opportunity to build their skills and volunteer by connecting with people of different backgrounds.
By Laura Lauder
Contributor
The Sundance Institute Uses Film to Bring Social Change (Podcast)
The nonprofit, which runs the annual Sundance Film Festival, offers fellowships, residential labs, grants, and mentorships to support more than 900 artists a year at varying stages of their careers.
How the Omidyar Network Aims to Reimagine Capitalism (Podcast)
Managing director Mike Kubzansky discusses the role philanthropy can play to build a more equitable society.
Art for Justice Creates New Program to Bring Artists and Criminal-Justice Advocates Together
Banking heiress Agnes Gund created Art for Justice two years ago using proceeds from her sale of a Roy Lichtenstein painting. The new project will feature 11 projects involving 28 grantees in states with some of the highest prison populations.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
How the New York Public Library Remains Current 125 Years After Its Founding (Podcast)
President Anthony Marx says that despite predictions of the demise of the library in the age of technology, it is used more than ever. with 40 million visitors a year.