About Giving
Giving Until It Hurts 
Some donors of modest means are digging deeper, making sacrifices, and finding a stronger connection to philanthropic giving.
A Calif. Couple’s Faith Motivates Big Giving
Tom and Bree Hsieh, a California couple, earn a comfortable income but give most of it away to follow Christian teachings about aiding the poor.
Working 3 Jobs to Give More Away
Richard Semmler, a mathematics professor, takes a hands-on approach with charities he supports.
Making an Investment in Others
Jill A. Warren, a nonprofit consultant, and her husband, a Methodist minister, give away up to 60 percent of their income in a year.
Working-Class Background Motivates Gifts
Pilar Gonzales, a philanthropy adviser, gives a quarter of her income to charities and individuals.
Legacies: John W. Kluge, Philanthropist
John Kluge, a billionaire who bestowed big gifts on colleges and other institutions, died at age 95.
Entrepreneur Gives $24-Million to MIT
An alumnus seeks to help the Massachusetts Institute of Technology enroll more undergraduates.
Soros Pledges $100-Million to Human-Rights Group
The philanthropist asked that other donors match his grant to Human Rights Watch, a New York group that fights abuses around the world.
Ohio Businesswoman’s Gift Provides $113-Million to Two Nonprofits
Georgetown University has received an $87-million bequest, while the community foundation in Dayton, Ohio, has received $26-million.
Foundation Leader Explains Push to Improve Local News
The head of the Knight Foundation explains the rationale behind a $24-million project to get community foundations involved in improving local newsgathering.
Philadelphia Fund Hopes to Fill Void Left by Weakened Newspapers
The William Penn Foundation is spending more on efforts to improve local journalism.
Video Project Gives Attention to San Diego’s Neediest Residents
The San Diego Foundation is supporting efforts to put the spotlight on local news about the poor and minorities.
U.S. Ranks Fifth in New Global Survey on Giving
How Countries Rank in Giving and Volunteering
About Fund Raising
Charities Gear Up for Year-End Appeals
Nonprofits are focusing their year-end efforts on online solicitations, one of the few fund-raising techniques that is still growing fast in the slow economy.
Giving to United Ways Dropped 5% for Second Straight Year
United Ways are trying to make up lost ground by courting women and minorities and aggressively reaching out to small businesses.
United Ways Face Competition From Former Beneficiaries
Changes in how United Way distributes money continue to shake up the fund-raising landscape in many cities.
About Managing
Generation Gaps Threaten Nonprofit World’s Harmony
As baby boomers, twentysomethings, and Generation Xers jostle for turf, nonprofit managers seek ways to bridge the gaps among workers of every age.
Clear Expectations Are Essential to Workers of All Ages, Study Finds
For young workers, the mission is most important, while for older workers, fair salaries are the key preoccupation, according to a cross-generational survey.
Tips for Taming Generational Tensions
How nonprofit managers can help employees of all ages get along on the job.
Legacies: Bob Forney, Antihunger Advocate
Bob Forney, founder of the Global Foodbanking Network, died at age 69.
New Titles: Museum Adds Head of Business Development
The Exploratorium, in San Francisco, created a new job to increase business revenue.
IRS Offers Details on Health-Care Credits
Business Group Accused of Improper Use of Money
Seattle Giving Site Debuts
The Seattle Foundation lifts the veil on its internal data about charities, via a new Web site.
Charity Creates Software Business
Family Services of Greater Houston makes money from a data system it created to meet its own needs.
Technology Grants Focus on Local Efforts
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded $2.2-million for projects that use technology to encourage people to get involved in local issues.
Video Shows Nonprofit World’s Impact
A charity leader in Seattle has assembled a short video detailing the economic value of the nonprofit world.
Opinion
It’s Time for Nonprofit Leaders to Decry Nation’s Greed
Greed on Capitol Hill, in business, and in the nonprofit world is undermining the American dream, writes the head of a group that seeks to persuade grant makers to improve...
A Model for All Grant Makers
The New York Foundation's vision, integrity, and willingness to take risks make it one of the best grant makers in the country, writes a Chronicle columnist.
Looking to the Past for Insights Into How to Predict Future Challenges
A focus on population is crucial for grant makers concerned about global sustainability, writes the head of the Colcom Foundation.
More Features
Saving Cinema’s Gems
Born from an Oscar winner's passion, the Film Foundation preserves some of cinema's most fragile masterpieces.
A Magazine Puts the Spotlight on Social Entrepreneurs
The Harvard Business Review's September issue features articles about the ways social entrepreneurs can collaborate with business leaders and others to solve problems.
A Novel Look at Charity
A veteran philanthropy consultant explores the lighter and darker sides of the nonprofit world in his new novel.
Leading Roles: 50 Questions Every Arts Board Should Ask
Many problems arts boards encounter result from insufficient training or a misunderstanding of an organization’s mission, writes the president of the Kennedy Center.
What Are Your Organization's Services Worth?
Nonprofit groups that charge for services need to think about an array of ways to set prices, says a book by a consultant to businesses.
Spirited Commitment: The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation
Samuel and Saidye Bronfman used innovative methods to advance Jewish and Canadian philanthropy, write two historians.
Women & Philanthropy: Boldly Shaping a Better World
Women are increasingly giving larger amounts of money, so fund raisers should do more to understand how women prefer to be solicited, write three philanthropy experts.
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