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The ‘World’s Mayor’ — How Michael Bloomberg Uses Philanthropy to Change the Way Cities Are Run
Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries.
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Philanthropy This Week
Let’s Scrap the Charitable Deduction (Opinion)
Plus, a rural education program that works; and MacArthur ‘genius’ awards -
Philanthropy Today
How Michael Bloomberg Became a Global Player in Urban Policy
Plus, limited staffing and budget constraints hamper nonprofits; and the CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith. -
Philanthropy Today
Citizen Power and Social Change
An experiment to create solutions for homelessness. Plus, a Hollywood screenwriter who put our political antagonism in the lead role.
Big Philanthropy
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The Philanthropy 50: an Exclusive Chronicle Ranking of Who Gives the Most to Charity
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg gave $3 billion to charity last year to take the top spot. -
Philanthropy 50
Michael Bloomberg Tops the List of America’s Biggest Donors in 2023
The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9 billion. -
Big Philanthropy
Big Surprises as MacKenzie Scott Announces ‘Open Call’ Winners
The billionaire philanthropist announced 361 winners — and $640 million in giving.
Opinion
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As Lies About Immigrants Flourish, Nonprofit Ethnic Newsrooms Need Support
High-quality, immigrant-focused journalism can help cut through denigrating comments and dispel misinformation. -
3.6 Million U.S. Citizens Can’t Participate in Democracy. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help
Not only are people from the U.S. territories unable to vote or access government benefits, they’re also largely ignored by grant makers. -
Networking Organizations Can Help Local Nonprofits Succeed — My Experience Proves It
Grant makers too often skip funding this critical step when supporting local leaders like me.
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Advice
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Show How Your Nonprofit Is Making a Difference: 10 Dos and Don’ts
Tips from experts that can help you measure results, share them in meaningful and inspiring ways, and avoid common pitfalls. -
Proposal Budgets Should Strengthen Your Case for Support: Here’s How
5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers. -
Grant Makers, Here’s How to Support Nonprofits Led by People of Color
Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.
The Commons
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Innovation
Can Ordinary Citizens Solve Our Toughest Problems?
An effort in Bend, Ore., backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness. -
Interview
A Hollywood Director Tells How He Built a Rom-Com Around Political Strife
In a new video interview as part of the Chronicle’s The Commons, filmmaker Erik Bork explains why he chose to revisit deep tensions after the 2020 election — and how his surprising movie, “The Elephant in the Room,” could help reduce today’s polarization. -
Elections
Can Elections Ever Be Normal Again? These 22 Nonprofit Leaders Have a Plan.
After the tumult of 2020, a new set of organizations aims to reinforce how votes are tallied on November 5 as well as in 2026, 2028, and beyond.
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Borealis Philanthropy Taps New Head of Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund
Also, the former CEO of Walter Reed will take the helm of the HealthWell Foundation in November, and the leader of the Meyer Foundation is departing after two years. -
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Establishes $100 Million Fund
Also, the Lilly Endowment has given $104 million to 91 organizations through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, and 260 researchers have received $70.3 million from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. -
New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give
More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives. -
Who Are the 2024 MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Fellows?
The 2024 fellows include artists, scientists, and musicians. -
This Year’s MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellows Include More Writers, Artists and Storytellers
The large number of nominations in literary arts indicates a desire to tell important stories, a MacArthur staffer said. -
How Do Donors Feel About A.I.? This New Study Asks
Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.
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