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Maria Di Mento

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Maria directs the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50, a comprehensive report on America’s most generous donors. She writes about wealthy philanthropists, family and legacy foundations, next generation philanthropy, arts organizations, key trends and insights related to high-net-worth donors, and other topics.

The Pandemic Exacerbates Inequities for Women in the Workplace, Says Time’s Up Leader

The Pandemic Exacerbates Inequities for Women in the Workplace, Says Time’s Up Leader

Former Obama adviser Tina Tchen says there’s still a lot to do but that companies are more aware of the problems of gender discrimination than they were even a few years ago.

Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Missouri State U. Share $12 Million Bequest (Gifts Roundup)

Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Missouri State U. Share $12 Million Bequest (Gifts Roundup)

Plus, wealthy donors continue to give millions to help those affected by the pandemic.

New Jersey City University Lands $10 million From Former State Lawmaker (Gifts Roundup)

New Jersey City University Lands $10 million From Former State Lawmaker (Gifts Roundup)

Plus, two colleges receive multimillion gifts for mental-health services, and YWCA and Houston Food Bank take in large gifts

A University President Sprang a Student From Internment Camp; His Heirs Give Back (Gifts Roundup)

A University President Sprang a Student From Internment Camp; His Heirs Give Back (Gifts Roundup)

Plus, Craig Newmark gives $1 million to the Anti-Defamation League to combat hate speech, and University of Louisville lands nearly $9 million from three bequests.

Jeff Skoll Adds $100 Million to His Efforts to Fight the Pandemic

Jeff Skoll Adds $100 Million to His Efforts to Fight the Pandemic

The billionaire has long made preparing for pandemics a target of his giving and is focusing on helping countries that aren’t rich tamp down the spread of the virus and helping them buy much-needed medical equipment.

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How 4 Nonprofits That Aren’t on the Front Lines Are Raising Money During the Crisis

Fundraisers describe what they’re doing to stay connected with constituents and make their case for support — and how donors are responding.

Women Give More Online Than Men, Says New Study

Women make more digital contributions and collectively donate a larger share of all the money raised online.

Arguing for the Importance of the Arts During a Public-Health Crisis (Q&A)

Arguing for the Importance of the Arts During a Public-Health Crisis (Q&A)

Robin Bronk, CEO of the Creative Coalition, talks about the group’s efforts during the pandemic and what it’s been like working from home in New Rochelle, N.Y., the country’s first coronavirus containment zone.

Nonprofits Need to Include Major Gifts in Their Strategic Plans to Be Successful (Study)

Less than half of the fundraisers surveyed said their organizations met their major-gift fundraising goals in 2019.

Jeff Bezos Gives $100 Million to Feeding America’s Covid-19 Response Fund

Jeff Bezos Gives $100 Million to Feeding America’s Covid-19 Response Fund

In making the largest gift the food bank says it has ever received, the billionaire also urged others to do more to help those who need aid because of lost jobs and other problems caused by the pandemic.