Updates
United Way of America outlines 10-year plan
Gates Foundation picks new CEO
Judge rejects company's challenge to Red Cross logo
IRS uses a controversial standard to deny charity status to religious group
U.S. foreign-aid policies need overhaul, humanitarian experts say
Nature Conservancy hires investment banker as its leader
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Elsewhere Online
Churches' online messages face new scrutiny
Guggenheim narrows in on new director
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Government and Politics Watch
Republican platform includes plank for 'faith-based' groups
Key senator raises questions about two nonprofit hospitals
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Managing News
Debating Charity's Role
Congress is asking hard questions about tax breaks for donors and laws that govern nonprofit groups.
Recruiting Young Workers
Charities need to emphasize their missions and values to attract and keep employees.
Sowing Seeds of Doubt
A charity's plan to raise money by persuading companies to donate vacant properties has run into trouble.
Aiding Volunteers
As the price of gas rises, lawmakers show interest in providing more aid to volunteers who use their cars to do good.
America's Volunteers
More than 60 million Americans volunteered last year, a new study has found.
Security Rules
Antiterrorism policies are hampering the work of charities overseas, according to a report.
Investment Option
A new financial tool is helping Habitat for Humanity finance housing
projects.
Struggling to Stay Afloat
Charities are scrambling to fill their coffers after state governments cut their grants.
A Diversity Push
Lawmakers across the country are starting to put pressure on foundations to steer more money to projects that aid minorities.
Luring Volunteers
A Florida United Way takes an innovative approach to recruiting volunteers — and is handsomely rewarded.
A Growth Spurt
The number of charities and foundations in America has surpassed 1.1 million, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Promoting National Service
Two young men are traveling the country to put pressure on politicians to expand volunteering programs.
Asset Growth
Foundation investments grew by nearly 10 percent last year, according to a survey.
Charity Caucus
Legislators in Pennsylvania plan to meet regularly to discuss nonprofit issues.
Turning to Their Peers
Learning circles are growing in popularity as a way for nonprofit executives to share ideas.
A Board's Ouster
The Montana Supreme Court ordered a museum's board members to quit, saying they didn't do enough to follow a donor's instructions.
Federal Trade Commission
A bill in Congress would give the agency new authority to regulate nonprofit groups.
Confidence in Charities Slides
Only a quarter of Americans think charities do a very good job of helping people, a new poll finds.
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All in the Family
Employing family members in top jobs at the same nonprofit organization has advantages, but watchdog groups and the Internal Revenue Service think the practice warrants careful scrutiny. Phyllis Wolf started the American Breast Cancer Foundation with her son, Joseph, and now employs his consulting company to do fund raising for the charity.
Give and Take
Why "on-the-spot" marketing works well for charities
_Vanity Fair_ looks at philanthropy among rich and powerful
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Opinion
Options for Donors
Foundations should be allowed to operate forever — if that's the best way to achieve a philanthropist's goals.
Does National Service Matter?
It's not clear from the evidence whether it is wise to expand government volunteerism programs.
Building a Movement
A Tennessee charity has quietly built one of the most successful efforts to fight policies that harm the nation's minorities and neediest people.
Don't Ignore Young People
Nonprofit groups make a devastating error in judgment if they do not embrace members of the millennial generation.
Should a Bequest Go to the Dogs?
A debate over giving policies has been touched off by Leona M. Helmsley's decision to earmark her fortune for the care of dogs.
An Idea Worth Trying
United Way's effort to transform itself for a new era could lead to productive new programs across the country.
Survival for What?
As pressures on nonprofit groups grow, charities must explain why they matter to society.
A Warning on Pay
Two key court rulings involving a $139.5-million CEO compensation package should get the attention of nonprofit boards and leaders.
Writing That Changes the World
Avoiding jargon and writing clearly can help nonprofit leaders advance their causes.
Encouraging Public Service
Foundations should expand the number of opportunities available to young people who want to get involved in community-service efforts.
A Plea for Change
Barack Obama's proposals suggest that he believes nonprofit groups need to take new approaches.
White House Expertise
John McCain and Barack Obama both offer a record of experience in nonprofit issues — but will that influence campaign debates?
A Call to Trustees
Nonprofit boards should move quickly to lobby against state cutbacks that will hurt the people their charities serve.
What the Next President Needs
Charities must focus now on developing ideas and advice for the next occupant of the White House.
Business and Charity
A criticism of "philanthrocapitalism" misses the mark.
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From the Archives
Editors' Picks
Making Money With a Mission
Many charities are starting business ventures, but their goals are as much social as they are financial.
A Growing Debt to Society
Young graduates shun nonprofit employers.
The Basics
A Big Job
The right new leader, a lot of hard work, and a little luck help turn around a struggling charity.
The Art of Board Leadership
New efforts are under way to train trustees to serve cultural institutions.
Regeneration
Finding a New Mission
A pet-therapy program helped a former aerospace executive land in a job she loves.
What Older Volunteers Want
A corporate personnel expert who retired early urges nonprofit groups to offer volunteers opportunities that match their expertise.
Second Careers
Many baby boomers are expressing interest in working for nonprofit causes as they contemplate second careers, a new survey finds.
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Campaign 2008
Find out where the presidential candidates stand on issues important to nonprofit groups and get other news about charities and the race for the White House.
Chronicle Surveys
Philanthropy 50
See the Americans who donated the most to charity in 2007.
Corporate giving
Examine giving patterns by the largest companies in the United States.
Salaries at big charities
The median pay of leaders of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations rose faster than inflation last year, according to The Chronicle's 15th annual survey of compensation and benefits.
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New Books
Summaries of publications on fund raising, philanthropy, and managing nonprofit organizations.
Philanthropy Careers
More than 420 positions available with 56 just added.
People
Jennifer Wider is the new chief fund raiser at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, in New York. (Photograph by Kerry-Ann Hamilton)
See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.
Products & Services
Continuing-Education Guide: Information from organizations that provide continuing education to nonprofit executives.
Fund-Raising Services Guide:
Information from organizations that provide products and services to nonprofit groups.
Technology Guide: Information from organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.
Guide to Managing Nonprofits: Information from companies that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.
Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.
Awards
New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.
Events
Conferences, workshops, and other meetings about nonprofit organizations and donors.
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