Rural Philanthropy
Rural America Is Struggling. Where’s Philanthropy?
New donor collaboratives are experimenting, but few national foundations bring big dollars or a strategy. Plus, see the rest of our September issue, posted online today.
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Technology
The A.I. That’s Already Raising Money
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Data & Research
Big Giving Changes Wealthy Donors’ Identities
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Philanthropy Today
Philanthropy Has Overlooked Rural America, But There Is Hope
Plus, funders are handing off grant-making duties to intermediaries; and a letter-writer objects to a characterization of Ibram X. Kendi’s work. -
Chronicle Insider
Still Overlooked: The Latest on Rural Philanthropy
Plus, $20 million from MacKenzie Scott didn’t save this nonprofit; and 10 ways to make the most from donor data -
Philanthropy Today
The Autonomous A.I. Tool That is Already Raising Money
Plus, $10 million goes to Franciscan University; and a nonprofit works to make culinary careers accessible
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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Steph and Ayesha Curry’s Plea to Philanthropy: Don’t Let Pandemic-Era Tutoring Programs End
Individualized support helped our own children. We’re committing $25 million to Oakland schools so all students have the same opportunity. -
Sabbaticals and the Case for More Rest for Leaders of Color
Social change isn’t possible when nonprofit leaders are exhausted. Extended paid leave helped me — and can help others. -
The DNC, Kamala Harris, and Lessons for the Social Change World
The Democratic convention showed the power of cooperation and inspiration. Nonprofits should take note.
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Advice
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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. -
Five Ways Grant Makers Can Encourage Everyday Giving
In the wake of recent news that individual giving to charities slipped again last year, commentators have examined root causes and put forward creative solutions, yet one source of influence deserves greater focus: institutional philanthropy.
The Commons
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Opinion
Advice for ‘Speak Truth to Power’ Activists: Build Power of Your Own
Democracy advocates are doubling down on the wrong strategies, writes a veteran organizing strategist. They should take lessons from abroad and the pre-1964 civil rights movement. -
Case Study
Wildfires Pitted Ranchers Against Federal Officials. Then a Nonprofit Stepped In
As fires rage in the West, a nonprofit-led effort brings together federal officials and ranchers who once sued the government over its fire management -
In Case You Missed It
‘While I Breathe, I Hope': A Black Nonprofit Leader and Daughter of the South Returns Home
A veteran fundraiser takes up a new job as CEO and pursues the American ideals that she, her family, and generations of Black philanthropists hold dear.
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Nonprofit Employees Often Can’t Afford Basics, New Report Finds
More than one in five nonprofit workers in the United States is struggling to make ends meet, even as many dedicate their careers to helping others facing financial hardship, according to a new report released Tuesday. -
Nonprofit Boosts Health Care in Rural Burundi
Infant mortality has dropped by 50 percent in the past 10 years, and malnutrition is a fraction of the national rate. -
Native American Group Gives to Individuals to Build Community Wealth
The NDN Collective is giving out $25,000 and $50,000 awards, thanks to a $50 million foundation grant. -
National Grant Makers Bet This Rural Education Program Can Scale
The Ballmer Group, Blue Meridian Partners, and others are helping Partners for Rural Impact take a model from Harlem and adapt it for Appalachian Kentucky and beyond. -
Nonprofit Seeks to Make Culinary Careers More Accessible
The Food Education Fund provides hands-on experiences and mentoring for low-income students of color at 10 New York high schools. -
Waverley Street Foundation Taps First Head of U.S. Programs
Also, the Associated Press Foundation for Journalism has named its inaugural executive director, and Georgetown U.’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership will install a new director in January.
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