July 5, 2017

Inside the makeovers that helped 4-H, PEN America, and Mental Health America update their images, reach new audiences, and rev up fundraising.

Technology and testimonials from former members help the century-old organization showcase programs that resonate with modern kids and families.

Mental Health America has boosted its fundraising and reach by “functioning like a start-up,” with streamlined decision-making and new digital tools.

Long considered a genteel citadel of the literary elite, the nonprofit has increased its revenue and membership while raising its voice on free expression, protection of journalists, and President Trump.

Luma Mufleh felt moved to start coaching a ragtag group of kids she spotted playing barefoot in their strange new surroundings. What followed was an improbable journey to create something that could lift them to acceptance.

As President Trump’s administration pushes for big reductions in federal spending, five charities tell how they learned to do more with less.

Researchers are helping hundreds of African-Americans find heretofore unknown relatives and come to grips with their ancestors’ suffering.

Renee and Bob Parsons plan to rev up their giving to shed most of their $2.7 billion to help veterans, women, the underprivileged, and others.

The report shows megadonors are not as dominant in the nation’s giving patterns. That development has an upside, philanthropy historian Benjamin Soskis writes, but there’s still reason to worry about who can influence where charitable dollars are spent.

Paying general operating expenses, building knowledge, and financing advocacy campaigns are among the ways philanthropists can transform the world.

With open minds and coalition-building skills, “system entrepreneurs” can transform how philanthropy tackles the biggest social challenges.

A roundup of your responses to our question on where the billionaire Amazon founder should focus his philanthropy following his request for advice on Twitter.

Pick a small number of causes that energize you, a longtime nonprofit leader advises the Amazon billionaire.

Who gives the most to charity in your state? The Chronicle scoured its databases to give you the answer. The list includes ranchers, media moguls, clothing makers, and, of course, tech wizards.

Modest performance in key economic indicators, coupled with uncertainty over the nation’s political direction, seems to have led to sluggish growth in philanthropy last year.

Ensure your advertising doesn’t appear on websites that run counter to your mission or could blacken your brand.

Coordinating and communicating with donors and colleagues ahead of time is key to arranging a worry-free escape from the daily grind.

Fundraisers at William & Mary believe an old-fashioned technique will help them round up young donors and meet an ambitious goal.