Learning From Mistakes Crucial in Spend-Down of Facebook Fortune, Chan Says
The young philanthropist said in an email interview with The Chronicle that she and her husband, Mark Zuckerberg, will measure progress over decades to achieve desired results.
By Megan O’Neil
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Year-End at Direct-Mail Companies Show Paper Isn’t Passé Yet
For many of the companies’ clients, mail solicitations drive the bulk of their annual revenue.
By Megan O’Neil
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Volunteerism Rate Inches Downward to New Low
One in four Americans volunteered with an organization last year, but the percentage has been declining for the past decade.
By Megan O’Neil
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$45 Billion Zuckerberg-Chan Pledge Has Charities Excited — and Wary
Grant-seeking nonprofits say the unusual legal structure of the philanthropic effort may offer benefits like those enjoyed by businesses, but some worry about the Facebook co-founder’s priorities.
By Megan O’Neil
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Zuckerberg’s Previous Giving Focused on Health and Public Education
The Facebook co-founder, who signed the Giving Pledge in 2010 at age 26, has provided plenty of signals about where his philanthropic interests lie.
By Maria Di Mento and Megan O’Neil
Wringing the Most Good Out of a Facebook Fortune
Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz are using academic research, among other things, to identify overlooked funding opportunities with a high potential for success.
By Megan O’Neil
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Facebook Debuts New Fundraising Tools
The new features include a “donate” button pilot project that will make it easier for users of the social-media site to give to charity with fewer clicks.
By Megan O’Neil
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New Report and Tools Paint Picture of Disaster-Philanthropy Landscape
Largest 1,000 foundations in the United States made $116.9 million in disaster-related grants in 2013.
By Megan O’Neil
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Gates Foundation Backs Giving Tuesday Storytelling Competition
Participants will write short essays describing their support for nonprofits in ways that were memorable and meaningful; featured groups will win grants up to $5,000.
By Megan O’Neil
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Nonprofits Lag in Innovation, Impact Measurement, and Risk Taking, Study Says
Independent Sector’s “Threads” report, released this week at its annual conference, also warns organizations to avoid territorial behavior.
By Megan O’Neil
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