Topic: The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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The Monitor's View Charitable tax deduction: What price for love?

In weighing tax reform, Congress has its eye on the charitable tax deduction – as a 'loophole.' It needs to first look at the changing ways that Americans give and then act to safeguard charity in all its forms.
A political chill for charities?

A new Congress could cut tax deductions and funds for charities. States are also starting to clamp down on compensation for executives of charities.
The Monitor's View Charity begins where?

A study of giving by Americans shows the different amounts and the goals of their charity, as reflected to a degree in the giving by Romney and Obama. But the motives for giving are still a source of study.
Change Agent Americans are the most generous, global poll finds

Americans are more apt to donate to a charity, volunteer, or help a stranger than residents of 152 other countries.
12/21/2011 11:02 am
Financial fallout for Penn State: $2 billion fundraising drive in danger?

Penn State reports that its seven-year capital campaign has reached 72 percent of its target. But the remaining 28 percent could present a challenge if donors don't rally around Penn State.
11/16/2011 07:10 pm
The Circle Bastiat The philanthropy of Steve Jobs

Philanthropy isn't just giving to charity; it's improving society through business
10/07/2011 09:00 pm
Change Agent Americans dig deep to give more to charities

Though still far below 2007 levels, charitable giving in the US rose 2.1 percent in 2010.
06/20/2011 04:58 pm
Tough year ahead for charities

While many firms are emerging from recession, nonprofits say 2011 could be worse than 2010.
11/22/2010 01:00 pm
Charities: Donations fall by record amount for top nonprofits

Charities' donations in 2009 fell 11 percent for the largest 400 US charitable groups.
10/18/2010 03:16 pm
Charities want you to text in your donation. Does it work?

Texting a donation took off after the Haiti earthquake. But some question whether the phenomenon will last.
05/10/2010 04:52 pm
'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon galvanizes giving

The celebrity-studded 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon has helped spur donations to Haitian earthquake relief, raising $61 million so far.
01/26/2010 01:57 pm
Aid after Haiti earthquake: Faster, but will it be bigger?

Americans gave more aid to Haiti in the first four days than for any other disaster, including hurricane Katrina.
01/26/2010 01:50 pm
In Haiti, Red Cross, Wyclef Jean change charity a text at a time

Charities including the American Red Cross and hip-hop singer Wyclef Jean's Yéle Haiti have raised millions of dollars for earthquake relief through texted donations.
01/14/2010 01:45 pm
ECONOMIC SCENE: No quick recovery for charitable giving

The Great Recession has hurt charitable giving — and may keep on doing so for some time
11/30/2009 12:00 am
No quick recovery for charitable giving

The Great Recession has hurt charitable giving — and may keep on doing so for some time
How charities survive tough times

Just like for-profit firms, philanthopies push for efficiency. Volunteers help, too.
11/25/2009 12:00 am
And now, Twitter philanthropy

In a new era of social giving, nonprofits tap the Web’s social networks.
03/01/2009 12:00 am
As economic crisis deepens, private foundations step into the breach

Some 50 of them pledge more than $100 million to help those affected by the economic crisis.
02/08/2009 12:00 am
A California financier emerges as one of the nation’s most prolific philanthropists

Bernard Osher, called the ‘quiet giver,’ donates large sums to education and the arts.
07/23/2008 01:00 am
Donors warm up to online giving

Giving topped $300 billion in 2007. A small but rising percentage of those gifts came via the Internet.
06/23/2008 01:00 am
Opinion Arab charity is blooming – no thanks to America

Why doesn't the country that invented modern philanthropy do more to support it in the Middle East?
02/08/2008 12:00 am