Donations in 2024 Increase but Don’t Keep Pace With Inflation
The early estimate of 2024 giving also found that the average gift rose to $937.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The Commons in Conversation: A Monthly Interview Series
The Commons in Conversation is a monthly interview series on LinkedIn that’s part of our project The Commons to explore divisions in the country and philanthropy’s efforts to bring Americans together.
Skoll Foundation Promotes Marla Blow to CEO
Also, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Direct Relief have tapped new CEOs, and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors named two interim co-leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Donors Stepped Up at Year’s End; DAF Sponsors Can Spur Giving
Giving was up 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third. Plus, a survey of DAF sponsors and event fundraising in 2024.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Nonprofits Are Struggling. These Emergency Funds Are Offering Help
The philanthropic response to the federal government’s defunding of nonprofits has been sluggish, but emergency funds are starting to emerge. The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides a list.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
Reid Hoffman’s $10 Million Contest to Restore Trust in Institutions
Introducing our Commons in Conversation podcast! The LinkedIn co-founder joins Lever for Change’s Cecilia Conrad to talk about his open call to lift up new ideas — and attract funding — for reforms of government, the media, higher education, and more.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
‘Heartening’ Rebound Lifts College and University Gifts to $61.5 Billion
Giving increased by 3 percent in 2024. Bright spots included gifts from DAFs and funding for research.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
In a Time of Nonprofit Defunding, Will Foundations Put More Money on the Line?
Progressive foundations have been largely silent in response to Trump administration policies that affect many of the nation’s nonprofits. But some insiders say a response is coming.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Lands $125 Million From Comcast CEO and Wife
Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Facing Federal Defunding, Nonprofits Draft Best and Worst Case Budgets
Organizations struggle to plan amid uncertainty about federal funds. As a result, some are crafting multiple spending plans.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor