Leslie Lenkowsky

Unlocking Government Aid for Religious Groups

A Supreme Court decision removes the roadblocks that have made it hard for federal dollars to flow to faith organizations.

New Poverty Figures Offer Lessons for Grant Makers

Nonprofit aid to people who face temporary setbacks, such as loss of a job or an illness, can make a big dent in reducing the number of poor Americans.

Philanthropy’s Missed Opportunities After 9/11

Little progress has been made in nurturing the civic spirit that emerged after the attacks or improving how Americans interact with the parts of the world where the 2001...

A Venture Capitalist’s Venture Philanthropy

Peter Thiel, a backer of companies like PayPal, seeks to nurture entrepreneurs by persuading them to drop out of college and learn to build a business.

Robert Payton’s Legacy: How to Educate Nonprofit Leaders

The former head of the Exxon Education Foundation urged nonprofit leaders to gain a broad education, not just technical skills—and often asked them to ponder whether they...

Nonprofit Fraud Isn’t Widespread

The Three Cups of Tea controversy is not a sign that abuses are rampant in the nonprofit world, as least as far as the evidence shows, writes Leslie Lenkowsky, a...

Do Foundations Recognize Their Limits?

A foundation's examination of mistakes it made in an ambitious antipoverty effort raises questions about whether grant makers can really promote big social changes, says a...

Verdicts on Charity

The Supreme Court session that ended last month protected the basic principle of charity: that Americans can give freely to any cause they choose, write two nonprofit...

Celebrities Don’t Always Bring Charities Much More Than Glitter

Celebrities have become more prominent in the world of philanthropy, but their involvement is not always helpful to good causes.

As Charities Grow in China, They Challenge Government’s Dominance

As philanthropy grows in China, the government views it with ambivalence.

A New Era for Nonprofit Advocacy?

Last week's Supreme Court ruling changed the ground rules for how much businesses can spend to finance political campaigns, notes Leslie Lenkowsky, a Chronicle of...

Nobel Prize Winner's Work Shines Light on Altruism

The lessons for philanthropy in the research of the new Nobel laureate in economics.

Appreciating Irving Kristol's Impact on Philanthropy

Lights, Camera, Generosity

Why Is Global Poverty Still So Widespread?

Government Activism vs. Private Charity: What's Best?

Habitat for Humanity's Founder Blended Old and New Philanthropy

In Philanthropy, It's Not Just About the Numbers

Nonprofit Workers: Don't Forget the Republicans