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Misplaced Giving Priorities of America’s Wealthy
At a time when nonprofits are closing and demand for their services is rising, why are rich donors directing their money to causes that are not urgent, such as aiding the...
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A Foundation Leader With Innovation and Risk-Taking in His DNA
Owen Lopez's nearly two-decade tenure leading the McCune Charitable Foundation, in Santa Fe, ends this year, but his mark on philanthropy endures.
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A Charity Scoundrel’s Death Marks the End of an Era
William Aramony, who spent six years in jail for misdeeds as head of United Way of America, was so flagrant in his abuse of power, it was easy for regulators to catch him....
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Nonprofits Need to Put Aside Self-Interest in Tax Debate
Charities need to push for a more equitable tax system and economic aid that creates jobs, not write-offs for rich donors.
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A Case for Nonprofit Regulation
One of America's wealthiest nonprofits, the Milton Hershey School, created by the chocolate entrepreneur, has failed to fix conflicts of interest and other governance issues,...
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Philanthropy Needs a Leader Who Takes Risks
The Council on Foundations should pick a leader who can provide vision and values for America's grant makers.
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'Freedom From Fear’ Awards Show Grant Making at Its Best
Two foundation program leaders decided not to take money they won for their own use—but instead started an ambitious new effort to honor people who aid immigrants and...
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Foundation Boards Shouldn't Be Filled Just With Wealthy People
Foundations are the last vestiges of royalty in our society—and unless that changes, they will continue to be staid, unimaginative, and anti-democratic.
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Grant Makers Should Rethink Their Agenda to Meet Society’s Needs
The Council on Foundations' public-policy goals should reflect key issues, like diversity and the amount of money that goes to charity instead of overhead, writes a...
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Real Leadership Doesn’t Develop in Classrooms
Programs like the Peace Corps and Teach for America are better at building the skills leaders need, writes Pablo Eisenberg, a Chronicle columnist.
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Brian O’Connell: A Visionary Leader of the Nonprofit Movement
Mr. O'Connell, who was founding chief executive of the nonprofit coalition Independent Sector, will be remembered for his efforts to help charities and foundations work...
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Nonprofits Must Fight Obama’s Cuts in Aid to the Poor
The failure of nonprofit leaders to defend government antipoverty programs is a key reason the White House has gotten away with ignoring the plight of the poor, writes Pablo...
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Charities and Grant Makers Should Mobilize Against Guns
Nonprofits could muster a force as powerful as the National Rifle Association if they joined together to push for laws that would curb the violence destroying so many...
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Sargent Shriver’s Nonprofit Legacy
R. Sargent Shriver, who died last week at age 95, created federal programs that were the training ground for many of the leaders who built and expanded programs to serve the...
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Smithsonian’s Board Failed in Crucifix Controversy
The Smithsonian's leadership should not have acted so hastily to remove artwork that offended religious groups and some lawmakers, writes a Chronicle columnist.
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Why Are America’s Rich Such Charitable Scrooges?
Wealthy foundations and donors should step up to help those who have lost jobs, homes, and basic necessities in the economic downturn, writes Pablo Eisenberg, a...
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Regulators Need More Political Will to Police Charities
Money and tougher laws will help government officials fight abuses, but they also need a dose of courage.
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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.
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Social Innovation Fund’s Missed Opportunity
The federal Social Innovation Fund got into trouble for lack of transparency. But it also failed to provide money to worthy charities that could make a real difference to...
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Earmark Process a Threat to Nonprofit Integrity
Questionable nonprofit groups have been created to accept federal money on behalf of corporations, raising new concerns about how lawmakers steer aid to pet projects, writes...
About Pablo Eisenberg
Pablo Eisenberg, a regular Chronicle contributor, is a senior fellow at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. His e-mail address is pseisenberg@verizon.net.
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