The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Leslie Lenkowsky

Unlocking Government Aid for Religious Groups

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

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

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT

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 attacks originated.

A Venture Capitalist’s Venture Philanthropy

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EDT

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

Wed, 25 May 2011 09:00:00 EDT

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 lived for philanthropy or off philanthropy.

Nonprofit Fraud Isn’t Widespread

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EDT

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 Chronicle columnist.

Do Foundations Recognize Their Limits?

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:00:00 EST

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 Chronicle columnist.

Verdicts on Charity

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EDT

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 scholars.

Celebrities Don’t Always Bring Charities Much More Than Glitter

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT

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

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

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

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:38:00 EST

A New Era for Nonprofit Advocacy?

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:03:00 EST

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 Philanthropy columnist. But the ruling also opened the door for more extensive political activity by nonprofit groups, raising new questions for causes of all kinds.

Nobel Prize Winner's Work Shines Light on Altruism

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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

Appreciating Irving Kristol's Impact on Philanthropy

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Lights, Camera, Generosity

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Why Is Global Poverty Still So Widespread?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Habitat for Humanity's Founder Blended Old and New Philanthropy

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

In Philanthropy, It's Not Just About the Numbers

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

Nonprofit Workers: Don't Forget the Republicans

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Nonprofit World Could Emerge Stronger From Economic Crisis

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Nonprofit Groups and Politics: Tread Lightly

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT