Marilyn Dickey
Senior Editor, Copy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
202-466-1046
Marilyn Dickey is senior editor for copy at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. She previously worked for the Washingtonian magazine and Washingtonpost.com and has written or edited for the Discovery Channel, Jossey-Bass Publishers, the National Institutes of Health, Self magazine, and many others.
Stories by This Author
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Philanthropy This Week
What a Recession Could Mean for Giving; and Foundations Pledge to Step Up Grant Making
How leaders and staff can keep up morale in uncertain times; and our new Nonprofit Layoff Tracker reports 10,000 job cuts in 70 days -
Philanthropy This Week
The ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ of Trump’s DEI Orders Raises Questions About What Is Legal
Plus, fundraisers aim for less social media and more meaningful interactions with donors; and don’t ignore next-gen as the wealth transfer begins -
Philanthropy This Week
Nonprofit Finances in the Trump Era: Coping and Hope
Development directors in high demand; tips for new fundraisers; and why democracy funders need better storytelling (opinion) -
Philanthropy This Week
How to Make Personal Connections With Every Donor
What bravery looks like as funders face new levels of threats (opinion); 25 years of the Philanthropy 50; and MacKenzie Scott’s impact investing -
Philanthropy This Week
How Tomorrow’s Mega-Donors Are Changing Philanthropy
Plus, billionaires Steve and Connie Ballmer’s decade of giving; and how nonprofits are raising money during these “scary times” -
Philanthropy This Week
Who Gives the Most to Charity: Our Annual Philanthropy 50
Plus, comparing the Trump and Reagan administrations; many nonprofits say they’ve been hurt by Trump policies; and how to hire a good consultant -
Philanthropy This Week
Many Foundations Sticking With DEI; MacArthur to Give More Due to ‘Crisis’
Plus, philanthropy advisors are increasingly influential; and how to keep donors close -
Philanthropy This Week
New Report on MacKenzie Scott’s Giving
Nonprofits fearing Trump retribution go quiet with comms; and corporate grant experts share tips -
Philanthropy This Week
Trump’s Review of Federal Nonprofit Support; and Funders Can Help as USAID Is Under the Knife (Opinion)
How one charity excels at raising DAF gifts; guidance for new leaders; and nonprofits’ niche in A.I. research -
Philanthropy This Week
Foundations Turn Mostly Speechless Amid Nonprofit Funding Turmoil; and the Future of Fundraising
Plus, build a smart outreach plan to keep donors close and meet revenue goals; and how a merger can expand impact