Management Expert Will Lead Social Innovation Fund
The new director of the Social Innovation Fund brings a breadth of experience in philanthropy, business, government, and academe.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Congress Could Consider Creating New Category of Organization, Expert Says
As part of future changes to the nation’s tax structure, Congress could consider creating a category of organization that falls between a for-profit company and a nonprofit organization, says a key Senate staff member.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Obamas Donated 6% of Income to Charity
President Obama and the first lady, Michelle Obama, gave 6 percent of their income to charitable organizations in 2009, according to the White House.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Maryland Creates New Type of ‘Socially Responsible’ Corporation
A new law helps entrepreneurs incorporate social and environmental aims into for-profit businesses -- and to protect the mission as the company grows.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Should Some Charities Be More Equal Than Others?
In tough economic times, it is worth reviving the old debate about whether some charities deserve more tax subsidies than others.
By Dean Zerbe
Contributor
Social Innovation Fund Grants: One Applicant Discusses Its Proposal
Who’s applied for money from the federal Social Innovation Fund? One group, at least, shares news of its proposal.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Federal Program to Find Innovative Charities Names New Leader
Paul L. Carttar—a nonprofit expert with a wide range of experience—has been named director of the Social Innovation Fund, the new federal grant program designed to help nonprofit groups expand effective programs.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
What the Health-Care Law Means for Nonprofit Groups: Key Provisions
A summary of how nonprofit groups will be affected by the new health-care law, both as employers and as service providers.
Health Centers, Hospitals to See Changes Under Law
The new health-care law will bring big changes to nonprofit hospitals, but even bigger ones to community health centers.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Health-Care Overhaul Brings Hope, Along With New Obligations, to Many Charities
The legislation to overhaul health care in America could have sweeping implications for charities, both as employers and as providers of medical and social services.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Work Begins to Turn New Health-Care Law Into Reality
Passage of the health-care bill marks the beginning of a massive effort by charities and foundations to explain and track the complicated new law.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
IRS Phone-Number Mistake Gives Donors An Earful
Callers to a charity-related phone number on the Internal Revenue Service Web site could find themselves connected to a phone-sex operator.
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Federal Agency Seeks Proposals for Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Grants
The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking proposals for $1-million in grants under the new Nonprofit Capacity Building Program.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
How Will the Health-Care Overhaul Affect You?
Let The Chronicle know how the new health-care legislation will affect you.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Former National-Service Acting Chief Executive Moves On
Nicola Goren, the former acting chief executive of the Corporation for National and Community Service, is leaving the federal agency to become president of the Washington Area Women’s Foundation.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
How Charities Can Stay Out of Trouble With Lawmakers
As one of the nation’s biggest charities—Boys & Girls Clubs of America—faces questions from the U.S. Senate over its spending practices, what can your group do to stay out of the Congressional crosshairs?
By Dean Zerbe
Contributor