Ready to Change the World? Jean Case Explains How
The chief executive of the Case Foundation and author of a new book on social change explains her five principals for putting innovative ideas into practice.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
SNAP Recipients, Food Pantries, and Domestic-Violence Shelters Face Uphill Battle During Shutdown
Nonprofits, which may already be underfunded and overburdened, have stepped up to help federal workers, contractors, and their existing clientele.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
How Salesforce.org Strives to Connect Companies and Nonprofits (Podcast)
Rob Acker, CEO of Salesforce.org, the charity-focused wing of the software giant, says giving is a very personal thing, but it can also be used as a way to connect people.
Environmental Groups Get Poor Marks for Diversity Efforts
Green 2.0, an independent advocacy campaign, takes aim at some of the biggest names in conservation.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Family Feud Erupts Over Direction of $1 Billion-Plus Grant Maker
Several heirs say the mission of the Surdna Foundation has been hijacked to focus on social justice instead of hospitals, schools, churches, and orphanages.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofits Step In to Fill Gaps During Government Shutdown
Nonprofits cannot replace the work and responsibilities of the federal government, but many are doing what they can to ease the sting.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
9 Lessons About Planned Giving That May Surprise You
Tips to help your nonprofit jump start its planned giving program.
By Jenny Xia
Contributor
Dim the Lights: An Effort to Save the Night Sky
The International Dark-Sky Association helps avoid the problems posed by artificial light so astronomers — amateurs and professionals alike — can see the galaxy without a telescope.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
The Chronicle’s 2019 Resolution: Doing More to Help You Change the World
For the first time, the Chronicle is seeking support from foundations, corporations, and individuals. Transparency will be paramount. Our first grant comes from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
A Voice for the Forgotten Minority
A microphone in Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi’s hands is a powerful weapon. At venues across the country she confronts foundation leaders, and sometimes gets them to change course.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Names New Leader
Also, NPR’s CEO is stepping down to take a newly created job leading the network’s upcoming fundraising drive in honor of its 50th anniversary in 2020. Plus, other personnel news.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
To Heal Divisions in This Country, We Need to Redefine Success
Instead of focusing just on the GDP or stock-market indexes, let’s look at income inequality, health care, and economic mobility.
By Brian Gallagher
Contributor
How Consumer Reports Works to Keep People Safe and Finances Its Efforts (Podcast)
The nonprofit tests up to 8,000 products a year, conducts investigative journalism, and pushes for safety in cars and food and more.
Social Worker Leaves Surprise $11 Million to Charities for Children: Daily News Roundup
Several million came from savings and investments and several million more from inheritance. In other articles, the Baltimore archdiocese is changing the name of its fundraising drive to reassure donors the money isn’t going to defray the costs of the sex-abuse scandal; Jeff Bezos has chosen a former Amazon vice president to head his education philanthropic effort; donors can use voice commands to give to charity through Google Assistant; and much more.
Charities Will Soon Learn How the Tax Law Has Affected Charitable Giving: Daily News Roundup
Studies predict nonprofits will bring in $13 billion to $20 billion less. Plus, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency trading app Coinbase has signed the Giving Pledge; Planned Parenthood has been accused of discriminating against pregnant employees; the Justice Department is investigating the biggest migrant shelter for possible misuse of federal money; Fast Company suggests 28 nonprofits for year-end donations; and more news and articles about big donors, corporate giving, and workplace giving.
Adam Falk, the group’s president, talks about its wide-ranging grants, keeping the founder’s vision, its support of young people, and the culture of the institution.