Philanthropy 50
In 2020, Philanthropy 50 donors gave more to HBCUs, social-justice groups, and charities that serve the poor than ever before. Experts think the change could have staying power.
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Research on GivingA tumultuous year frames what promises to be one of the most challenging year-end fundraising seasons in recent memory. With the pandemic still disrupting our daily lives, high rates of joblessness, the echoes of a divisive election cycle, and newfound urgency driving national discourse on racial… -
SurveyOur survey of the most successful fundraising organizations in the country shows how they have fared during the first two quarters of the year.
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.
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NewsSearch 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.
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Higher EducationThe survey is based on data from 873 colleges and universities. Nearly half of the institutions reported increases in giving, and for the first time, money from DAFs surpassed corporate support.
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FundraisingThe study was conducted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The group’s president says charities will face stiff challenges this year — and perhaps beyond.
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GivingNearly 72 percent of respondents plan to donate to charity this year, up from 70 percent who said they gave in 2020, according to new survey data from DealAid.org, a discount shopping website that donates a portion of sales to nonprofits.
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OpinionAttempts to quantify success based primarily on return on financial investment, ignore the complexities of nonprofits’ work and their impact on the communities they serve.
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Individual GivingNike’s Phil Knight was No. 2 and Priscilla and Mark Zuckerberg were No. 3 with their donations to secure the safety of the November elections.
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GivingThe survey also found a correlation between increased giving and those who had more confidence in nonprofits to respond to the pandemic.
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ResearchThe highest percentage of foundations had undertaken new efforts for groups that serve Blacks, the lowest to groups that serve Native Americans.
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OpinionRather than funding the latest app or digital platform that promises — but often fails — grant makers should focus on redefining how technology can be used to create a more equitable and just society.
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Letter to the EditorA vaccine that only 50 percent of Americans take won’t be 95 percent effective. Our science-based communications tool needs to be activated now to eradicate vaccine hesitancy.
