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| The Nonprofit Times | |
|---|---|
| Title | The Nonprofit Times |
| Category | Trade magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Based | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Language | English |
The Nonprofit Times The Nonprofit Times is a trade publication covering the nonprofit sector, nonprofit management, philanthropy, fundraising, and nonprofit law. Founded in 1987, the publication provides news, analysis, rankings, and resources aimed at nonprofit executives, board members, grantmakers, and service organizations. It operates alongside foundation periodicals, academic reviews, and industry newsletters to inform practitioners involved with charities, foundations, and membership associations.
The publication was launched in 1987 during an era that saw growth in foundations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, nonprofit networks like United Way Worldwide, and public policy debates involving legislation such as the Tax Reform Act of 1986. Early coverage intersected with major philanthropic milestones and nonprofit legal developments including cases before the United States Supreme Court and actions by the Internal Revenue Service. Through the 1990s and 2000s it reported on sector responses to events such as the September 11 attacks, philanthropic initiatives by figures like Andrew Carnegie foundations' descendants, and the expansion of advocacy by groups akin to American Red Cross and Sierra Club. The outlet chronicled trends driven by fundraising campaigns comparable to those led by Susan G. Komen for the Cure and institutional shifts at universities such as Harvard University and Stanford University that affected research philanthropy. During financial crises paralleling the 2007–2008 financial crisis, it documented nonprofit budget challenges alongside policy responses from the United States Congress and regulatory changes influenced by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Its archive reflects interactions with philanthropic leaders, nonprofit law firms, and nonprofit coalitions similar to Independent Sector.
The magazine issues regular reporting on executive compensation benchmarks, governance best practices, legal compliance, and fundraising strategies, echoing metrics used by organizations like GuideStar (now Candid), Council on Foundations, and consulting firms akin to McKinsey & Company. Coverage includes profiles of chief executives comparable to leaders at The Rockefeller Foundation, analyses of grantmaking trends influenced by donors such as George Soros, and investigations into nonprofit partnerships resembling collaborations between Doctors Without Borders and academic centers such as Johns Hopkins University. Content types include feature articles, data-driven lists, annual salary surveys, and sector surveys similar to those published by Chronicle of Philanthropy and research by think tanks like the Brookings Institution. The publication also reports on litigation involving entities like AARP or disputes in cases adjudicated by courts such as the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
Its readership spans CEOs, chief financial officers, development directors, and board chairs at charities including hospitals like Mayo Clinic, arts institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and membership groups such as American Association of Retired Persons. The outlet influences fundraising campaigns reminiscent of those led by Save the Children and strategic planning at institutions comparable to Yale University and Princeton University. Policymakers at agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and grant officers at foundations akin to W.K. Kellogg Foundation have cited sector data in decision-making. Its rankings and reporting have affected grant allocation discussions among donors resembling Ford Foundation and evaluations by auditors from firms such as Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The Nonprofit Times issues industry awards and lists that recognize CEOs, fundraisers, and programs, similar in spirit to honors given by Forbes and recognition systems like the Presidential Medal of Freedom in public stature. Its lists of influential executives and top-grossing nonprofits have been referenced by media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and public broadcasters like NPR. Nominees and winners have included leaders of organizations comparable to Heifer International and Habitat for Humanity. The publication’s benchmarking reports have informed compensation studies conducted by academic centers such as the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
The organization produces conferences, webinars, and briefings that convene leaders from foundations, government agencies like the Internal Revenue Service, and nonprofit management experts from institutions such as Columbia University and University of Pennsylvania. Events often feature panels with executives from hospitals similar to Cleveland Clinic, museum directors from institutions like the Smithsonian Institution, and fundraising strategists employed by national NGOs such as World Vision. Programming addresses topics that intersect with philanthropy research at think tanks like the Urban Institute and legal guidance from firms associated with litigation before the United States Supreme Court.
The publication has been led by editors and publishers with backgrounds in nonprofit journalism and business publishing, drawn from networks that include executives who have worked with outlets like BusinessWeek and Fortune (magazine). Ownership and management have engaged consultants and board advisors with ties to nonprofit trade organizations such as Independent Sector and professional associations like the American Society of Association Executives. Governance practices have mirrored nonprofit board models used at institutions like Carnegie Mellon University.
Like other sector outlets, it has faced scrutiny over editorial independence, pay transparency, and the ranking methodologies used for lists that impact reputations of nonprofits including hospitals, universities, and charities similar to American Cancer Society. Critics, including commentators from publications like The Chronicle of Higher Education and advocacy groups akin to Common Cause, have questioned sampling methods and potential conflicts when sponsors overlap with subjects covered. Debates have paralleled controversies in philanthropy involving high-profile donors such as Michael Bloomberg and organizational responses to crises like those experienced by Red Cross affiliates. Allegations have prompted discussions referencing journalistic standards upheld by organizations such as the Society of Professional Journalists.
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