International Nonprofit Targets the Flu to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Ready2Respond works to strengthen flu-vaccine programs in low- and middle-income countries.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
2021’s Top Donors: Where They Live, Where They Give, and More
Find out more about America’s 50 biggest donors: their ages, sources of wealth, where they live, and where they give. And see the entire Philanthropy 50 report featuring our analysis of the list and giving trends among megadonors.
Top Donors’ Giving to and From Their Foundations and Donor-Advised Funds in 2021
Some of America’s biggest donors gave primarily to their foundations or donor-advised funds last year. Here is a sampling of how much those grant makers received and how much they gave to nonprofits in 2021.
2021’s Top Donors: ‘Forbes 400′ and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Who Gave Big
Only 22 people on the 2021 Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear among this year’s Philanthropy 50 list. That could be a sign that many of the wealthiest people in America aren’t big givers
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
26-Year-Old’s $70 Million Donation Puts Him on the List of Top Donors of 2021
Austin Russell, the founder of Luminar Technologies, determined that per capita philanthropic giving in Orlando lagged other cities.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Why a Young Billionaire Who Led Trip to Space Gave $125 Million to Children’s Hospital
When Jared Isaacman led the first all-civilian trip to space, he and his wife, Monica, donated $125 million to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital — and encouraged others to give as well.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How a Truckdriver-Turned Harvard MBA Came to Give $101 Million for Nursing Education in Mont.
Mark and Robyn Jones believe their donation to Montana State University will have a bigger impact than if they had made a similar gift to Harvard Business School, where Mark earned an MBA.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates, and Elon Musk Top List of America’s 50 Biggest Charity Donors
A handful of Americans donated at least $1 billion to charity last year, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual ranking of the 50 Americans who gave the most to charity in 2021.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
Our Annual Philanthropy 50: Top Donors Returned to Pre-Pandemic Causes in 2021
Despite the continuing Covid threat and racial-justice problems, the nation’s wealthiest donors have largely returned to old standbys — handing out big sums to universities, medicine, and their own foundations. But there are exceptions and some interesting new faces.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
Grant Makers Facing Racial-Equity Fatigue Should Rethink Approaches That Are Blocking Progress
Foundation leaders need to be honest with themselves about why lofty language about race and diversity hasn’t translated into real change at their organizations. In some cases, they may need to consider adopting different words — and unexpected messengers.
By Benjamin Abtan
Contributor
Why We Need to Keep an Eye on the Gates Foundation’s Board Expansion
The addition of three outsiders to the family fund is an important first step, but we need to keep our eye on how the new trustees deal with demands for a power shift and greater feedback from the people the philanthropy serves.
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
Education and Climate Donors Should Join Forces to Develop Green Schools, Expand Climate Instruction
Addressing the accelerating climate crisis must include the creation of environmentally friendly schools and curricula that educate young people about the perils of climate change — and the role they can play in fighting it.
By Jonathan Klein, Jennifer Moses and Sara Ross
Advice for Fundraisers Caught in the Middle of Political Battles
The intensity of the nation’s battles over political and social issues seeps into the everyday work of advancement offices. Here, more than a dozen fundraisers, nonprofit leaders, and consultants offer advice about how to navigate these times.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Donations in the Balance: Fundraising in the Age of Polarization
This week we are featuring articles from our recent archive on issues that are of special interest to our readers. Nonprofits and their advancement teams are under fire on political and social issues, with supporters using contributions to try to force change.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Latinx Group for Fundraisers and Nonprofits Expands Its Membership and Programs
Somos El Poder provides professional development to help member organizations boost their fundraising revenue.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Tips for Planning a Hybrid Fundraising Event
Event-planning experts explain how to entertain donors, maximize giving, and keep staff and supporters safe.
By Lisa Schohl
Director, Nonprofit Learning