With Buffett’s Children Set to Control His Billions, His Hometown of Omaha Could See a Windfall
Warren Buffett’s children are set to become some of the world’s most important philanthropists. Susie Buffett says her foundation will continue to focus on Nebraska.
What Does a Trump Victory Mean for Nonprofits and Donors Focused on Democracy?
The CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund on the long-term, community-based work he says will nurture civic engagement and bolster democracy
Carnegie Science Taps Astrophysicist as Its Next President
Also, Shannon Green will become CEO of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement in February, and the Archstone Foundation has named a new leader.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Why Donors Should Ask Local Communities What Matters to Them
The data donors request of their grantees isn’t always meaningful.
By Erin K. McFee and Jonathan Röders
Partnering With Nonprofits, City Government, and Neighbors to Give Locally
Father-daughter duo Mike Bontrager and Stephanie Almanza of Square Roots Collective talk about the power of trust in local philanthropy.
GivingTuesday Raises $3.6 Billion for Charity, Up From Last Year
Nonprofits sought to strengthen ties with donors and organize activities to bring communities together after a bruising election season.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
PBS Journalist Judy Woodruff on What Ails America, and How to Fix Things
In a Chronicle interview, the veteran reporter talks about her two years exploring what is tearing Americans apart — and the nonprofits working to bring people together.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
What Billionaires and Their Advisers Say Keeps Them From Giving More and Faster
Some are held back by finding the right vehicles and advisers, while others cite emotional reasons.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Walmart Commits $34.5 Million to Protect U.S. Wildlife Habitats
Also, the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation awarded $80 million to Georgia State U., and the Hormel Foundation gave nearly $26 million to community groups that serve residents of Austin, Minn.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How This Mississippi Newsroom’s Fundraising Model Could Work for You
Mississippi Free Press has won grants from regional and national funders, and almost half its revenue has come from local donations.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director