Federal Support
A Government Shutdown Is Looming: What Nonprofits Need to Know
In what’s become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.
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Fundraising Leadership
The Donor Pyramid May Be Bad for Giving. Can We Do Better?
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Few People of Color Lead in Art Museums. Can Philanthropy Change That?
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Artificial Intelligence
7 Questions Nonprofits Have About A.I., Answered
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Opinion
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Why Democracy Donors Should Fund Drag Performers
As anti-drag protests put the art form in crisis, philanthropy needs to end its silence on this issue. -
Fighting Online Lies and Deception Requires Large-Scale Philanthropic Response
Piecemeal responses to misinformation won’t work. Instead grant makers must help build an environment in which accurate and diverse information sources flourish. -
What Would Philanthropy Look Like if Black Women Were in Charge?
In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead.
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The Philanthropy 50
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The 2022 Philanthropy 50: Who Gives the Most to Charity
The Chronicle’s 23rd annual ranking of America’s biggest donors features a number of people making their debut, including a professional clarinetist and the world’s richest restaurateur. Bill Gates took the top spot by giving $5.1 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. -
People
Craig Newmark Aims to Protect the Country by Supporting Journalism and Cybersecurity Efforts
The founder of Craigslist donated more than $80 million to his foundation and donor-advised fund last year and plans to give his fortune to charity during his lifetime. -
Philanthropy 50
What’s Next for America’s Biggest Donors
This year’s Philanthropy 50 ranks tops donors by their giving in 2022. Here’s what some of these philanthropists plan to do in 2023 and beyond.
Featured Newsletters
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Philanthropy This Week
Government Shutdown Looms; and a Q&A With Dan Pallotta on the ‘Overhead Myth’
Plus, the problems and perils of artificial intelligence; and how donors may have contributed to the struggles of Ibram X Kendi’s Antiracism Center -
Philanthropy Today
Nonprofits Brace for Federal Government Shutdown
Plus, grant makers step up funding to support students and parents; Latino giving circle in L.A. is a fight for justice (Letter to the Editor) -
Philanthropy Today
Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracism Center and the Responsibility of Donors
Plus: Philanthropies spending to attract diverse talent at art museums; a flying hospital that has performed half a million surgeries.
Advice
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Experts Weigh In: The Basics and Benefits of Using A.I.
Key steps to take, and questions to consider, when adopting an A.I. tool at your nonprofit. -
From A.I. to Excel: How to Choose the Right Tech for Your Nonprofit
Technology today plays a key role in creating a sustainable and vibrant nonprofit. Several experts joined the Chronicle in an online forum to discuss how charities of all sizes can embrace new tools, from the most advanced A.I. models to the simplest of spreadsheets -
How to Have Productive Site Visits: Advice for Grant Makers and Nonprofit Leaders
They are a huge investment of time and energy, and the goal of building authentic relationships is forgotten.
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More News
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Foundation Source Appoints Joseph Mrak III as Next CEO
Also, the Meyer Memorial Trust has named its first vice president of impact, and Carole Rothman, founder and artistic director of Second Stage, is departing after 45 years. -
Nonprofits and the Trust Problem: New Signs of Worry for the Field
Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study. -
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $500 Million to Beyond Carbon Campaign
Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $244 million to support maternal and pediatric health in low- and middle-income countries, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation promised $30 million over three years to advance opportunities for Haitian children, families, and communities. -
The ‘Overhead Myth’ Debunked, Again: A Q&A With Dan Pallotta
His 2013 TED Talk made him a polarizing figure, sparking changes, debates, and criticism. Now his new film Uncharitable is making the case again. -
Lawyer Gives $20 Million So Low-Income Law Students Can Avoid Enormous Debt
Plus, Stetson University received a $15.4 million bequest from a longtime supporter for scholarships and to endow its music school, and four other nonprofits received multimillion dollar donations. -
On the Sidelines at the U.N.: Hope, Cocktails, and Efforts to Be Heard
Outside the General Assembly this week, throughout New York City, civil-society groups, big philanthropies, and others attend cocktail parties, meetings, and protests to make their voices heard and chart new paths forward.
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