Philanthropy 50: Nike Mogul Tops Chart While Tech Giants Flex Charity Muscle
The Nike co-founder and veteran philanthropist headlines our annual ranking, while self-made women and tech moguls herald change in the giving ranks.
By Maria Di Mento and Drew Lindsay
Robert Smith, Carnegie Hall’s first African-American board chair, is making a splash with his giving.
By Drew Lindsay
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Beware the Bearer of Big Gifts
Praise for megadonors like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and David Rubenstein is now tinged with questions about whether their good works are really good for society.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Billionaire John Arnold Defends His Philanthropy, Big Gifts, and Mark Zuckerberg
“It is easier to criticize a personality than an organization,” Mr. Arnold says in an interview with The Chronicle, in which he also explains his support for a controversial Baltimore surveillance program.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Trump and Taxes: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders
Rewriting the tax code is a top priority for the White House and congressional Republicans, and it could have big consequences for nonprofits. The Chronicle explains key provisions that influence charitable giving.
By Drew Lindsay, Alex Daniels and Timothy Sandoval
Lessons from 1986 suggest that the fear of smaller deductions causes donors to speed up giving, but the long-term effects are more nuanced.
By Drew Lindsay
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Services like GuideStar and Charity Navigator are expanding their tools to help shine a light on results, but transparency advocates say the movement is still in its infancy.
By Drew Lindsay and Eden Stiffman
Nonprofits Brace for Big Changes Under Trump Administration
A Republican-controlled White House and Congress means sweeping efforts to overhaul tax laws, redirect spending, and roll back programs important to many charities.
Contributions to Donor-Advised Funds Set New Record, Continue to Outpace Overall Giving
A new survey shows giving to the funds increased 11 percent in 2015 and their collective assets climbed to $22 billion.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How a Hot Young Nonprofit Persuades Donors to Invest in Its Growth
Year Up borrows from Wall Street’s playbook to recruit big contributors.
By Drew Lindsay
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