November 2019

An 11% jump in giving to the top charities shows a widening gap with other groups, but uncertainty looms even for them.

The 100 biggest charities saw a healthy jump in giving in 2018, but they worry tough times are ahead.

Our survey of the nonprofits that raise the most in gifts of cash and stock used data compiled from Internal Revenue Service Form 990 filings, surveys sent to tax-exempt organizations, and other sources.

As part of the Chronicle’s efforts to produce the most complete and accurate ranking possible for America’s Favorite Charities, we contacted every nonprofit that made the list last year. All of them provided the requested data except the Mayo Clinic.

No minimum amount is required to set up a donor-advised fund at the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation — or to make a distribution to a charity.

The ACLU has turned to data to figure out the best ways to keep contributors giving.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is upbeat about its fundraising — but keeping an eye on how big donors react to public scrutiny and economic uncertainty.

The group is getting lots of requests for information about making planned gifts. But it’s also experimenting with how to reach future donors.

Donor fatigue is a concern for fundraisers at Habitat for Humanity International and the International Rescue Committee.

Duke University set up a series of events to fill big contributors in on its new president’s plans — and to let them bond about their shared connection to the university.

Use our interactive table to see a breakdown of the private support, revenue, and more — including historical fundraising trends — for each of the 100 top nonprofits.

Clotilde Dedecker used her organization to convene talks about racial equity and brought a powerful education ally to the city. The results: an impressive spike in graduation rates and an influx of new jobs.

As donor scandals ensnare nonprofits, fundraisers and experts suggest policies and procedures to avoid problems.

Rainforest-preservation and indigenous-rights groups saw a spike in donations and interest when fires in Brazil drew the world’s attention. What can your nonprofit learn from their experience?

Plus, the Melville Charitable Trust has named a new leader, and the Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund hires a former Obama aide as chief.

People’s happiness with almost anything diminishes over time as they become accustomed to it — the type of food they eat or their income level, for example. But there’s something different about giving: The warm glow lasts.

Coming next year with your subscription will be a special forecast for 2020 and beyond, plus a webinar briefing about what we have found. And we’ll be unveiling a new website that will make it easier to find what you need and be a pleasure to read.

Some donors join a charity’s board or spend a few hours onsite. Carol and George Bauer take getting to know their grantees to whole different level.

A leader at the Wildlife Conservation Society explains how the organization works with local residents to incorporate their cultural practices in ways that benefit nature.

Listen to build trust and help reveal donors’ motivations, focus on loyalty rather than wealth, and consider challenge grants.

Grant makers share advice on how to raise money for tracking and evaluating your work, including steps to take before seeking such support and ways to calculate how much you need.

Too often though foundations don’t understand what investments will make a difference. Here’s a guide to how to reimagine collective action.

In a study of giving after presidential elections, nonprofits associated with the opposite ideology of the presidential winner saw an average 58 percent bump in contributions while those with the same ideology of the presidential winner saw a 3 percent drop.

The Netflix documentary Inside Bill’s Brain examines the persona, eccentricities, and philanthropy of a leader of the world’s largest foundation.

Under our proposal, donors would get some financial benefits when they put money into the fund and receive additional benefits when they send money out of the fund to nonprofits that advance the common good.