Ford Picks Yale Law School Dean to Succeed Darren Walker
Heather Gerken, dean of Yale University Law and former Obama adviser, is expected to focus on social justice, democracy, and equity.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Can GoFundMe’s New DAF Tool Supercharge Charitable Giving?
Giving Funds are GoFundMe’s latest in a flurry of product rollouts with the goal of moving stagnant U.S. charitable contributions beyond the 2% GDP mark where totals have long hovered.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Depression Research Gets Big Boost From Steel Magnate’s $40 Million Gift
Plus, Amway heirs gave $20 million to Northwood University, medical students in Ellsworth, Kan., will benefit from a $15 million donation, and a $10 million gift will support budding lawyers pursuing public service careers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Warren Buffett Announces $6 Billion in Donations to 5 Foundations
The famed investor reported that 99.5% of his estate is destined for philanthropic usage.
Raising Money From Individuals: What’s Happening Now
The experts’ takeaways from Giving USA: Fundraisers may want to encourage annual donors to set up a monthly gift, and it’s not too soon to think about the year-end giving season.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Billions in Charitable Giving Could Be Lost, New Research on Tax Bill Shows
Independent Sector commissioned studies to measure the potential impact of two key proposals that are in both the House and the Senate versions of the tax bill.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Where the Philanthropy Money Is: What ‘Giving USA’ Tells Us
Among the takeaways: Last year’s strong stock-market returns may drive more foundation giving in 2025, and fundraisers should focus on DAF donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Why Elon Musk’s $34 Billion Loss Wasn’t Really That
What it tells us about the philanthropy of the ultra-wealthy.
By Tobias Jung
Contributor
Donors Give Smarter When Someone Else Picks Up the Tab for the Data
Outsourcing the cost of impact data could mean 13 percent more bang for every charitable buck, a study has found.
By George Mitchell
The Conversation
Is the Good News From ‘Giving USA’ Momentum for 2025?
Charitable giving was up in 2024. But nonprofits are grappling with a very different — and challenging — fundraising landscape this year.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising