Outlook 2012
5 Challenges for the Nonprofit World in 2012
The still-troubled economy looms large over charities, but simply keeping the lights on isn't the only problem organizations face. All sorts of nonprofits are likely to...
5 Fund-Raising Questions for 2012
Despite some positive reports about successful year-end appeals, fundraising is likely to challenge charities throughout 2012. The economy is hardly the only problem as...
10 Nonprofits to Watch in 2012
As the 2012 presidential campaign kicks off in earnest, nonprofits that focus on elections and hot political topics will get lots of attention.
But so, too, will...
10 Donors to Watch in 2012
A look at philanthropists and grant makers whose giving could make a significant difference in 2012 and beyond.
2012 Resolutions for the Nonprofit World
Diverse leaders and thinkers offer their hopes and challenges for the new year.
About Fundraising
Fundraising Outlook for 2012 Shows Mixed Signals 
More than half of charities increased giving last year, a new Chronicle study finds, but nearly as many said donations declined or were flat.
For Charities Seeking to Boost Their Online Giving, It’s Game On
Giving donors interactive and fun activities has proved a boon to donations, but some experts warn nonprofits to avoid too many gimmicks that distract supporters.
Lack of Housing Hampers Haiti Earthquake Recovery
Two years after an earthquake tore across Haiti, nonprofits are struggling to provide shelter to more than a half-million people.
Haiti Earthquake Relief, Two Years Later: an Update
A look at how various charities used their donations to provide services after the disaster.
Charities Urge Congress to Reinstate Break for IRA Gifts and Other Donor Incentives
Concerns about the budget deficit could make it hard for charities to persuade lawmakers to renew several tax provisions designed to spur giving.
About Giving
Grantees Get a Chance to Be Grant Makers for a Day
A San Francisco nonprofit gives fundraisers a chance to be on the other side of "the ask."
Philanthropy Advisory Group Joins Boston Foundation
The expertise that the Philanthropic Initiative brings to the merger will enable the community foundation to provide a broader range of advice to its donors.
A Former Professor Gives $150-Million to Stony Brook
Jim Simons, now a hedge-fund manager, and his wife, Marilyn, provided money to pay for a medical-research building and expand the life-sciences faculty.
About Managing
Bad Economy Has Strained Many Nonprofit Workers
Four out of five charity employees are actively seeking new positions, or would be if the economy were stronger, according to a new Chronicle study.
A Calif. Animal Charity Supports Its Workers’ Career Goals
The Marin Humane Society encourages employees to observe work in departments outside their own, take courses, and speak at conferences, in part to open their eyes to other...
Open Communication Helps Zoo’s Workers Feel Valued
The St. Louis Zoo holds quarterly meetings for all employees and takes other steps to make sure managers are regularly responding to employee concerns.
A Focus on Fun Keeps Charity Booming
KaBoom, a charity that builds playgrounds, makes sure that its culture reflects its mission with lots of fun events and a yearly staff retreat.
Social-Service Group Adopts the 'Entrance Interview’
A human-service group in Virginia started checking in with all employees after three months on the job, after it realized that exit interviews were yielding information that...
Age Bias Shadows Many Workers’ Prospects
Job seekers young and old complain that they face discrimination at nonprofits.
Problems by 'Accidental HR Managers’ Could Be Avoided, Book Says
Jan Masaoka, author of The Nonprofit's Guide to Human Resources offers tips on navigating tough personnel issues.
Federal Cuts Could Force Many Charities to Close, Report Warns
To fend off problems, some nonprofits are hiring employees to manage government aid and focusing on ways to get a share of health-care money, one of the few sources of growth...
At FailFaire, Speakers Are Blunt About Their Mistakes
Employees of charities say being frank about unsuccessful technology projects provides others with important lessons to help avert similar failures.
A La. Congressman Seeks Nonprofit Accountability
Rep. Charles Boustany, who heads a powerful Ways and Means subcommittee, plans to get more aggressive in curbing wrongdoing by charities and asking the Internal Revenue...
An Alternative to .org? Say Hello to .ngo
A proposed .ngo domain could give nonprofits another way to show their legitimacy to online donors.
How a Graphic Spotlights an Organization's Work
A informational graphic gives an international charity an opportunity to spotlight its work.
Haiti Text Gifts Spur More Disaster Contributions
Many donors who gave via cellphone after the earthquake made contributions after subsequent crises, according to a new...
A New York Food Bank Sees Success With a Virtual Food Drive
The Food Bank for New York City has surpassed expectations for online giving through a redesigned site that focuses on reaching people who give small sums.
Japan Tops the List of Fastest-Rising Charitable Google Searches in 2011
So many people searched online to help the disaster-ridden country this year that it took the top three spots in Google’s list of nonprofit-related searches that grew the...
Legacies: Joseph E. Robert Jr., Champion of Needy Children
The Washington real-estate mogul steered money and influence to a local children's hospital and founded a charity to help kids from low-income families.
ACLU’s New Fundraiser to Seek Out Young Donors
Mark Wier previously sought donations for the International Rescue Group and several arts and cultural organizations.
Other Features
A Nonprofit Protects American Indians From Poverty’s Chill
National Relief Charities help residents of reservations in the Southwest and Great Plains get winter fuel, as well as health services, college scholarships, and other aid.
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