The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Youth

A Focus on Fun Keeps Charity Booming

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST

KaBoom, a charity that builds playgrounds, makes sure that its culture reflects its mission with lots of fun events and a yearly staff retreat.

A Narrow Focus Helps a Charity Accomplish More

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST

City Year now throws all of its efforts into curbing the school dropout rate and is drawing more grants and better results.

D.C. Promise Neighborhood Misses Grant but Perseveres

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:00:00 EST

A Washington antipoverty project that lost a chance for a $6-million grant still has high hopes to expand, raising money outside the federal program.

Girl Scout Leader Previews $1-Billion Drive in New Book

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST

Kathy Cloninger, who is retiring this month as head of the Girl Scouts, offers lessons the organization has learned in its first century.

Children’s Advocate to Retire

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Marguerite W. Kondracke, head of America's Promise Alliance, plans to become a senior adviser to the nonprofit once her successor is found.

New Girl Scouts CEO Brings Extensive Government Background

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Anna Maria Chavez has led the charity's Southwest Texas affiliate since 2009.

Online Board Game and Other Features Aid March of Dimes on Facebook

Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:00:00 EDT

The March of Dimes added a competitive and fun element to fund raising by creating its own Facebook application.

A Youth Charity Seeks Common Goals With a Longtime Benefactor

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 18:00:00 EDT

Boys & Girls Clubs of America persuaded The Gap to finance a career program for young people and expanded the relationship to include the salary of a coordinator of volunteers.

Texas Adoption Coalition Wins Prize for Collaboration

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:00:00 EDT

The Lodestar Foundation says the charity won a $162,000 prize because of its results and the way it has inspired other organizations.

A Grant-Making Exercise Teaches Business Students a Lesson in Philanthropy

Sun, 15 May 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Charity fund raisers studying for their MBA's sample the rigors of giving away money.

From a Tragedy, a Movement to Build Safe Play Spaces

Sun, 01 May 2011 13:00:00 EDT

Darrell Hammond's new book explains how he built the charity KaBoom and the challenges he faced as a young leader at a fast-growing organization.

A Holiday-Themed Fund-Raising Album Keeps Giving

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST

More than 20 years after the project debuted, 'A Very Special Christmas' music collection helps Special Olympics start and expand its programs worldwide.

A Mystery Solicitation

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST

Spray-painted numbers popping up in two big cities are designed to make donors curious about what they mean -- and spur contributions to a children's charity.

Small Chicago Charities Benefit From an Investors’ Event

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EST

Two donors founded a group to raise money for small organizations at a November event at which prominent experts offer financial advice.

Gang Mediator Wins Calif. Peace Prize

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Aquil Basheer, who has worked for 40 years to deter violence, won a prize bestowed annually by The California Wellness Foundation.

$25-Million Pledged to Local Boy Scouts Chapter

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EDT

A former Boy Scout who is now a successful oil executive is endowing a scholarship to help needy youngsters participate in scouting activities.

A Potential Asset for Rural America

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 20:01:00 EDT

Communities in Schools, a nonprofit network of educational charities, helps show how such associations can help both rural and urban charities fulfill their missions.

Turning the Tables: What Businesses Could Learn From Charities

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Nancy Lublin, chief executive of the charity Do Something, has become a prominent and outspoken leader, speaking about what charities and business do right -- and wrong.

Championing the Needs of Bereaved Youngsters

Sun, 16 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT

A charity founded by a baseball star aims to help childlren across the nation who must cope with the death of parents, siblings, or other loved ones.

Savvy Techniques Help a Charity Thrive

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

A nonprofit group in Washington has saved big money by buying real estate in the down market.

The Face of Philanthropy: Making White House History Come Alive

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST

Two Washington nonprofit groups have joined forces to give schoolchildren a vivid view of historical events at the White House.

Children's Charity Is Beset by Tumult and Family Feuding

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Larry Jones, founder of Feed the Children, was fired as president last month by his organization's board of directors.

Antipoverty Charity Faces Fund-Raising Challenges in Wake of Firing

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:34:19 EST

Leadership controversy at antipoverty charity causes fund-raising challenge

Autism Charity Takes Top Prize in Chronicle TV Contest

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:22:12 EST

Autism charity takes top prize in Chronicle television contest

Two National Youth Charities Strike Partnerships to Share Resources

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

$10-Million Obama Proposal Hopes to Export Success of Harlem Program

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT