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A Really Tough Job: Nonprofit CEOs Work to Make Their Roles More Manageable
96% of the leaders in the Chronicle’s exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless.
Big Donors
Philanthropy 50
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
Data and Research
Chronicle’s Exclusive Survey Finds Skittish Donors and Fundraisers Searching for a New Normal
Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there’s a deep sense of unease about the economy.
Big Charitable Gifts
Search our free database of charitable gifts of $1 million or more from individuals. You can sort by cause and by donation size to learn about contributions nonprofits or donors have announced publicly.
More Data Stories
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Fundraising
New Reports Offer Data on Donor Decline, Clues on How to Engage Supporters
Research looks at the current dearth of donors, as well as what fundraisers can learn from pandemic-era giving. -
Fundraising
Slight Increase in Corporate Giving, but DEI Programs Lose Ground
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023. -
Policy
The Growing Pains of America’s Nonprofit Sector
As tax-exempt organizations expand rapidly, lawmakers and experts debate policies that could reshape the charitable landscape — from small local nonprofits to multibillion-dollar institutions. -
Opinion
How the Generosity Commission Report Could Redefine Philanthropy
The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future. -
Research Roundup
New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give
More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives. -
Research and Data
The Hidden Patterns Shaping American Philanthropy
Where do the country’s charitable dollars really flow? A new collaborative report reveals a complex landscape of giving, with patterns shifting dramatically across time, geography, and donor types. -
Fundraising
How to Encourage Spontaneous Donors to Give Again
Just 12 percent of all donors give spontaneously, but the share is a little higher among Gen Z and millennials. -
Foundation Giving
More Funders Are Handing Off Grant-Making Duties to Intermediaries. Is It a Good Idea?
A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations. -
Data and Research
‘Social Profit Orientation’ Can Help Companies and Nonprofits Alike Do More Good in the World
Researchers argue that companies and nonprofits can prosper when they make sustainable, social, and environmental impact central to their missions. -
Research and Data
Salaries Grow for Prospect Researchers, but Gender Wage Gap Persists
Compensation rose for more than three-quarters of people working in prospect management and advancement careers, according to a new survey.