Fundraising
Same-Sex Couples Get New Attention From Fundraisers
As more states legalize gay marriage, nonprofits see a source of new money — but some donors say they have been put off by a lack of sensitivity by some charities.
Highlights From Our New Issue
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A Foundation Risks All of Its Endowment on Creating Jobs
The F.B. Heron Foundation has attracted attention with its effort to put all of its investments and grants into projects and companies that fight poverty.
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Fastest-Growing Athletic Fundraisers Focus on Loyal Donors
Charities learn that creating meaningful ways for athletes to connect with a cause and enlisting retailers to boost giving can increase revenue.
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Overhead Costs Pose Dilemma for Charities
A growing number of nonprofit experts are trying to get charities to focus on their results when they appeal to donors, but most groups say their supporters care just as much...
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Planning Makes Charities More Nimble in Disasters
Setting up emergency funds, readying crisis communications, and building ties with local officials can help your organization before the next disaster strikes.
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Donor-Advised Funds Keep Up Rapid Growth
The funds are now worth more than a third more than they were before the recession started, propelled by a 46-percent increase in donations last year, a Chronicle...
Latest News From The Chronicle
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Program-Related Investments Lost Steam in the Bad Economy
Low-cost loans and other financial tools that advance a grant maker's mission grew from 1990 until the mid-2000s but dropped off after the recession started, a study found.
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Lois Lerner, a Top IRS Official, to Plead Fifth-Amendment Right
Ms. Lerner, who oversees monitoring of tax-exempt groups, has been accused of hiding news from Congress about efforts to single out conservative groups for scrutiny.
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Discussion Transcript: Peter Sagal Tells How to Stir Fun Into Your Mission
Read the transcript of a live discussion featuring advice from the host of NPR's "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!" and a skilled fundraiser.
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Half of Americans Say Giving Is Best Part of Wealth
Young people are much more likely to rank giving highly than older Americans, according to a study of people with at least $3-million in assets.
