Opinion
Fundraisers Need to Speak Up About Their Challenges — and Funders Need to Listen
Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.
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Research Roundup
New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give
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Research and Data
The Hidden Patterns Shaping American Philanthropy
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Featured Newsletters
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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. -
Philanthropy Today
Why Fundraisers Should Speak Up About Their Challenges (Opinion)
Plus, MacArthur’s $1 million bet on human rights research; and the IRS and ‘churches’ that aren’t really churches -
Fundraising Update
How Donors Feel About A.I. Could Impact Trust and Giving
Plus, more about donor advised funds
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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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. -
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. -
Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday and Legacy of Giving Celebrated
A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many events marking President Jimmy Carter ‘s 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Considering the former president’s long legacy as a philanthropist, it’s no surprise that he wants any gift-giving to go to other people. -
Funders Weigh the Future of DEI, Climate, and Aid at U.N. Meeting
Chronicle reporter Stephanie Beasley offers an insider’s view of the annual United Nations General Assembly, where there was no shortage of big philanthropies advancing their causes. -
Kumi Naidoo Will Lead Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
Also, the Pivot Fund has named a veteran journalist as its managing director, and the Yosemite Conservancy will install a new CEO in January.
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