Fundraising
GivingTuesday Results Are Flat; Nonprofits Raise $3.1 Billion
The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.
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Opinion
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I Spent 3 Years in Solitary Confinement. Why Isn’t Philanthropy Doing More to End this Torture?
A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake. -
What Palestine Needs From U.S. Philanthropy
Donors committed to human rights must stop turning a blind eye to the assault on Gaza. -
In the Face of Growing Antisemitism, Silence From Secular Philanthropy Is Unacceptable
The Jewish philanthropic community is in pain. We need our friends and allies to stop equivocating.
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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 Today
GivingTuesday Numbers Are In
Plus, how OpenAI’s corporate-nonprofit structure fueled turmoil; and pitfalls to avoid in year-end fundraising -
Fundraising Update
GivingTuesday Donations Flat: $3.1 Billion Raised Again This Year
Plus, donor-advised funds are a bright spot amid down giving. -
Philanthropy Today
Billionaire Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s Business Partner, Has Died at 99
Plus, a crisis in nonprofit mentoring; and why nonprofits should build ties with startups
Advice
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10 Ways to Engage Donors of All Generations
Offer hands-on ways to contribute, build ties with existing donors’ younger family members and friends, and more tips from experienced fundraisers and consultants. -
3 Traps to Avoid in Year-End Fundraising
Anxiety and uncertainty can lead to questionable online fundraising tactics. Don’t adopt these practices, which yield only short-term gains. -
Why — and How — Nonprofits Should Build Ties With StartUps
A founder of several startups offers tips and examples to help you approach startup companies, get them involved, and build long-term relationships and sources of revenue.
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More News
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Corporate Philanthropy Drops When Donor Headquarters Move
Boston Business Journal took a look at two decades of data to find out what happens when companies that donate to local nonprofits are acquired by out-of-state firms. -
Can a Nonprofit Help Lawmakers Understand A.I.?
The Horizon Institute for Public Service aims to bridge the gap between the worlds of policy and emerging tech, like A.I., by creating a pipeline of tech-savvy public servants. -
Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Awards $117.6 Million to Help Homeless Families
Also, the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions commit to $50 million for clean water; and a $30 million grant for a cancer center at Health Crown Point hospital, in Indiana. -
Why Do They Give? Donors Speak About What Moves Them and How They Plan End-of-Year Donations
Among their motivations: a serious illness of a friend or loved one and showing their children how to help improve their communities and beyond. -
Supporting Nonprofits on GivingTuesday This Year Could Have a Bigger Impact Than Usual
Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference. -
Most Trusted Charities? Veterans Groups. Who’s Falling? Religious Organizations
Seventy percent of respondents said it was essential to trust a charity before giving — but only 20 percent said they highly trust charities.
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