Updates
Most NY arts groups face cuts amid weak donations
Knight fund plans to cut costs, not grants, due to investment losses
A look at the top gifts of 2008
Charities urged to change gift annuity policies as economy worsens
Calif. foundations pledge $30-million to help minorities
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Elsewhere Online
Seattle lung charity ordered by court to cut ties to national group
Bush library foundation will not disclose donors
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Surviving Tough Times
Read our guide for managing charities through a recession
Podcast
The social-media expert Allison Fine discusses how nonprofit groups are
using online tools for fund raising and advocacy.
Prospecting
How online fund raising is faring in the recession
Fund raisers need to seize on new opportunities in recession
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Government and Politics Watch
U.S. aid agency issues final rule for controversial security program
Service coalitions propose 'nonprofit stimulus package'
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Philanthropy News
From the Shadows
The wife of eBay's founder, Pam Omidyar, is using her philanthropy to shine a spotlight on global human rights.
Church and State
A ruling against the Internal Revenue Service could make it harder for the federal government to audit religious groups.
Economy's Damage
A new report shows the recession is already having a big effect on many nonprofit organizations.
A New Matchmaker
Two businessmen are leading an effort to match donors with fast-growth charities.
Worth the Price?
Charities are thinking twice about using expensive executive-search firms.
A Maverick's Defense
A controversial fund raiser says in a new book that society's views are limiting the ability of charities to do good.
Streamlining Grant Seeking
Foundations are working to simplify the process of submitting proposals for aid.
Why Donors Stop Giving
Many wealthy contributors feel disconnected from the groups they support and halt their donations, a new survey finds.
The Economy's Toll
As many as 100,000 nonprofit groups could fail in the next two years, an expert predicts.
A New Era for Charities?
Nonprofit groups are pushing President-elect Barack Obama to move quickly to get charities and volunteers involved in solving the nation's problems.
Stock Market and Big Gifts
As stocks plunge in value, donations of $1-million to $50-million are the most vulnerable, if history is a guide.
Worry-Free Fund Raising
Lincoln Center's president offers a primer on winning donations, even in tough times.
Philanthropy's Agenda
Nonprofit leaders offer advice on what Barack Obama can do to aid charities and foundations.
Rethinking Nonprofit Jobs
Competition and the bad economy have forced charities and workers to get creative.
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Budget concerns prompted a theater in Ann Arbor, Mich., to cancel its March performance of Richard III: an Arab Tragedy (Photograph by Ellie Kurttz)
Tough Times for the Arts
As social services become a priority for donors amid the recession, many
arts and cultural organizations are laying off staff members, scaling back
on programs — and even facing the possibility of closing.
New Books
Summaries of publications on fund raising, philanthropy, and managing nonprofit organizations.
Guide to Grants
More than $250-million, from the December 11 issue.
Online Discussions
Read the transcript of our recent discussion about the 2009 outlook for nonprofit groups.
See our previous discussions
America's Top Donors
Use our new database to search for gifts of $1-million or more made this year and find out who is giving the most.
Events
Conferences, workshops, and other meetings about nonprofit organizations and donors.
Also of Interest
FROM THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
One University, 2 Decades
The University of Kansas has added significantly to its facilities, equipment, and personnel since 1988, which more than tripled its spending. Enrollment has remained about the same, and tuition and fees increased fivefold.
Front page | Jobs
Philanthropy Careers
More than 180 positions available with 30 just added.
Regeneration
See articles and resources for seasoned professionals seeking
charity jobs or volunteer assignments.
People
Audrey Lang is the new human-resources director at the
American Humane Association. (Photograph courtesy of the American Humane Association)
See news about that appointment and other personnel changes in the nonprofit world.
Products & Services
Guide to Managing Nonprofits: Organizations that specialize in advising nonprofit groups.
Continuing-Education Guide: Organizations that provide continuing education to nonprofit executives.
Technology Guide: Organizations that provide technology products and services to nonprofit organizations.
Fund-Raising Services Guide: Organizations that provide products and services to nonprofit groups.
Employer Profiles: In-depth information provided by nonprofit employers.
Chronicle Surveys
CEO Pay
See The Chronicle's new survey of executive pay at the nation's largest charities and foundations.
Foundation giving
Learn about the giving plans, assets, and grant making of the nation's wealthiest foundations.
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.
Online giving
See how the nation's biggest charities are faring in collecting donations via the Internet.
Philanthropy 400
Find the 400 organizations that raised the most money from private sources.
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Awards
New awards to honor achievements by nonprofit leaders and organizations.
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