Extras NOVEMBER 12 No Gender Gap in Bequests Despite conventional wisdom, a new study shows male and female donors are about equally likely to provide for charities in their wills. Older and Better The work of 11 social innovators over 60 are recognized with this year's Purpose Prizes. Attracting Donors Listen to our Social Good podcast to learn how fund raisers are using social networks to build relationships with supporters. OCTOBER 29 Philanthropy 400: America's Top Fund-Raising Charities Find a searchable database and more trends and analysis based on The Chronicle's rankings of the organizations that raise the most from private sources. A Former IRS Officials Vision for the Future Read about the concerns that Marc Owens, a former head of the division that oversees charities at the Internal Revenue Service, has about how the tax agency has started to examine the governance of nonprofit organizations. Plus learn more about two controversial charity lawsuits he has pursued against the IRS as alawyer in private practice. Tough-Love Advice Book Read excerpts from The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan, by Charles R. Bronfman and Jeffrey R. Solomon. Following the Law Listen to a Philanthropy This Week episode that explains why states are stepping up enforcement of charity registration laws. Opinion: Lessons From the Acorn Controversy Pablo Eisenberg, a Chronicle columnist, considers whether Acorn is the victim of political forces that could threaten other nonprofit groups. Opinion: Should Charities Read 'How the Mighty Fall'? James A. Phills Jr., a Stanford University professor, reviews the latest book by Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, a book that is popular with nonprofit leaders. OCTOBER 15 Social Good Listen to a podcast on video games that promote social change. A Guardian Angel for Afghanistan's Pets See a slide show of the Afghan Stray Animal League's rescue work. 57 of Nation's Big United Ways Face Declines See fund-raising results from hundreds of the nation's largest United Ways. Helping Hispanic Kids Go to College Listen to a student helped by a program financed by Robert Hildreth, a Boston banker. New Big Gifts Find out about a $65-million donation to a California medical center and other recent large donations. OCTOBER 1 CEO Pay Grew Last Year, but a Slowdown Expected in 2009 and Beyond See data from the Chronicle's survey of nonprofit compensation. Charities and Antiterrorism Rules Read about charity leaders' concerns about federal antiterrorism regulations and the government's Partner Vetting System. Working Up to Big Read how Ronald O. Perelman, a billionaire philanthropist, learned the value of giving to charity, and how he is passing it on to his children. MacArthur 'Genius Prize' Winners Details on the 24 new fellows selected by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Conference Notebook: Clinton Global Initiative Read updates from the Clinton Global Initiative meeting. Wanted: More Men Committing More Time to Charities Advice to help charities recruit male volunteers Gas Company Fuels Change in Rural Africa Listen to an interview with Craig Nakagawa, co-founder of VillageReach. SEPTEMBER 17 Ford Foundation Taps One of Its Veteran Managers to Oversee Its Endowment A Man's World See more data from The Chronicle of Philanthropy's study of women and minority leaders at big charities. Belts Tightened by Recession, Diversity Officers Stretch Resources Learn about the American Cancer Society's approach. Workers of Modest Means Face Tests in the Charity World Learn about efforts to aid young people who come from low-income families take nonprofit jobs. Spoofing Philanthropy Learn more about a Canadian television show that pokes fun at foundations. Americans Cut Back on Volunteerism See data from poll of how Americans feel about getting involved in civic causes. AUGUST 20 Charities Need Long-Term Fund-Raising Vision See a list of 10 fund-raising models. Chronicle survey of donor-advised funds Extra tables are available online only, including: Table: Share of assets the funds distributed in grants. Table: The number of new and closed accounts Table: The administrative fees charged to operate them. The Face of Philanthropy See a slide show featuring creative volunteer vacations offered by nonprofit groups. Free Space: Abandoned Apartments in Gritty D.C. Neighborhood Become a New Community Center New Autism Charity Hopes to Carve Out Its Niche, Despite Tough Times After Controversy, Charity-Evaluation Group Rethinks Its Own Operations Résumés Matter: What Nonprofit Employers Want to Know About Job Seekers JULY 23 Knight of the Newsroom Pose questions to Alberto Ibargüen, president of the Knight Foundation, on July 30. See a slide show about the Knight Foundation's efforts to reshape the journalism business. Fund Raisers Find Mix of Personal and Professional Support at Local Round Tables See resources on how to start a roundtable. 'The Philanthropist' Rebuts Grant-Making Professionals Join a lunch discussion in Washington co-sponsored by The Chronicle of Philanthropy and the Hudson Institute. JULY 2 The Chronicle's annual corporate survey See a searchable database of giving information from more than 100 companies. Read how some businesses, thriving despite hard times, are directing their giving. Join us online, Tuesday, June 30, to discuss corporate-giving trends with business leaders and other experts. JUNE 18 Generation Gap Read about how advocacy groups are seeking more help from lawmakers for custodial grandparents. Giving USA See more data on historic trends in giving and how donations compare with the gross domestic product: List: Raising Money in Hard Times: What Charities Are Doing Now Chart: How Much Americans Donate to Charities: a 40-Year Snapshot Table: Back to the 1970s: How Two Recessions Compare Chart: Giving to Charities in 2008 Chart: Giving and the Stock Market Chart: Giving to Charities, by Source of Donations Chart: Giving to Charities in 2008: How Donations Fared Over the Past Two Years, by Charitable Cause Chart: Giving as a Percentage of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product Collaboration for Education Get tips for charities that seek to collaborate with community colleges to create job-training programs. Social Good Listen to the latest installment of our podcast. JUNE 4 Charity's Declining Fortunes See a searchable database of information on endowments from the nation's biggest charities and foundations. Savage Inequalities Get a glimpse of how aid charities are helping villages in Myanmar rebuild. Social Good Listen to the latest installment of our podcast. MAY 21 Fund Raisers' Pay See tables showing compensation information included in a new study. A New Student Movement See advice on how to pick a nonprofit-management program to attend. Social Good Listen to The Chronicle's podcast to learn more about how to use social-media tools. MAY 7 Bolstering Local Economies Read about a Baltimore community fund and other local grant makers that seek to nurture and expand a fragile middle class. Online Giving Survey See data from The Chronicle's annual study of online fund-raising results and slideshow on the innovative techniques charities are taking to seek donations online. Skoll Creates $100-Million Fund to Tackle Global Threats Read about the new donation from the philanthropist Jeff Skoll. Foundation Survey See a corrected version of The Chronicle's annual foundation survey. APRIL 23 Contributions to Big Charities Drop as Groups Struggle to Recruit Donors New data from Target Analytics, the research division of the Blackbaud software company, tracks donation figures for 75 of the nation's largest charities. Social Good Allison Fine's latest installment of her Chronicle podcast, in which she discusses how to communicate with volunteers, and manage their duties, using cellphones, e-mail, and other techniques. APRIL 9 Tightening Their Belts See additional information from The Chronicle's foundation survey and our searchable database. MARCH 26 Grooming Talent A university combats high turnover among fund raisers through a program to train people who exhibit strong potential for the job. Working Together See additional data from a study on giving habits of the affluent: A new tool helps fledgling charities find support A partnership among three New York youth groups helps them seek planned gifts. Nonprofit Compensation New data detail pay ranges for 30 different jobs at Washington and New York nonprofit organizations.