Dumbledore’s Army Comes to Life in Harry Potter-Inspired Nonprofit
How one nonprofit channels fans’ passion for pop culture into social activism.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Tell Us: Should Jeff Bezos Focus His Philanthropy on the Short or Long Term?
How do you think one of the world’s richest individuals can the most good — by addressing immediate needs or by seeking long-term solutions?
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
The Chronicle interviewed black, Native, and Muslim women who participated in the nationwide listening tour put on by the grant maker headed by Jennifer and Peter Buffett.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Turning Credit-Card Rewards Into Donations
A new partnership between a credit-card company and a donor-advised fund lets users accumulate earned dollars in charitable-giving accounts.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
New Community Foundation Aims to Combat Islamophobia
Started by a young fundraiser, the American Muslim Fund has set a goal of raising $5 million by the end of 2020.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Innovative nonprofits and foundations are turning to impact investing to attract commercial capital to their causes. But some observers worry the investments that blend social and financial returns could change the way donors think about charitable giving.
Commercial giants like Goldman Sachs and BlackRock are the big players in a burgeoning field, but philanthropic institutions increasingly view their investments as tools to tackle the world’s toughest problems.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Building the Market for Impact Investments
Charities and foundations are tackling gaps in impact investing’s infrastructure to help fulfill the field’s promise of social and environmental change.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Texas Two-Step: Dallas United Way Shows Big Results by Upending Tradition
Fundraising is up sharply at the century-old charity under the innovative leadership of Jennifer Sampson, its first woman president.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
2 New Marketplaces Bring Impact Investors and Products Together
The services aim to expand mission investing by helping funds and enterprises raise capital faster and more efficiently.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Daily News Roundup: Pa. Financier Leaves $800 Million to Family Foundations
Also, a Massachusetts museum hires a neuroscientist to help plan new interactive exhibits in hopes of boosting visitors.
How a Shared Database Is Helping 4 Nonprofits Help the Jobless
The foundation-funded technology enables groups to collectively track and report results and better serve their clients.
By Mark Ewert
Contributor
Online Revenue Jumped 14% for Charities in 2016, Study Says
Email fundraising and monthly giving continued to grow in 2016, and nonprofits spent more on digital ads.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Community-Development Nonprofit Set to Issue $100 Million in Bonds
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation says the offering will allow it to tap into impact-investment dollars and be more flexible in its work.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How Today’s Stars Are Raising Charitable Dollars Online
Several for-profit companies are making it easy for nonprofits big and small to connect with celebrities to raise money. But there are pitfalls, and it’s often not clear who benefits the most.
Several for-profit companies are making it easy for nonprofits to connect with A-list celebrities for digital campaigns. But there are pitfalls, and it’s often not clear who benefits the most.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor