In Today’s Climate, Strategic Planning Feels Like a Luxury
Contingency planning is now the name of the game.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How the United Way Can Remain Relevant, From a Departing CEO
Angela Williams reflects on how a rebranding and deeper engagement in communities is setting the stage for success.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How a Notorious Billionaire’s Foundation Is Saving Lives in Rural America
A 16-year effort by Leona Helmsley’s philanthropy to improve rural health care offers lessons for other grant makers.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Why a Tax-Policy Expert Thinks the Giving Deadline Should Move
An April 15 deadline would give donors more time to grapple with the increasing complexity of charitable deductions, say advocates for the proposal.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
MacKenzie Scott Gifts Continue Following Amazon Stock Sale
Charities announce new gifts totaling more than $150 million as the billionaire donor retains her focus on DEI and climate.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How the Rich Use Philanthropy to Dodge Taxes
Law professor Ray Madoff’s new book, “The Second Estate,” argues that philanthropy is part of a playbook that the ultra-wealthy use to avoid taxes.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
New Coalition Will Fight Taxes on Nonprofits
The threats facing charities have created high demand for intermediaries that can help organizations figure out survival strategies, including mergers.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Matchmakers Help Charities Find Merger Partners
The threats facing charities have created high demand for intermediaries that can help organizations figure out survival strategies, including mergers.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Why One Charity Chose to Wind Down While Still Flush With Cash
The Full Frame Initiative had $1.6 million in the bank and high demand for its work but chose a responsible closure as the best way to carry its mission forward.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Facing Free Speech Threats, Foundations Prepare for Next Volley From the White House
In preparing a response to expected policy changes, foundation leaders appear to walking a delicate line between exposing themselves to threats from the administration and remaining stalwart — and visible — institutions.
By Alex Daniels, Stephanie Beasley and Ben Gose