A Hollywood Director Tells How He Built a Rom-Com Around Political Strife
In a new video interview as part of the Chronicle’s The Commons, filmmaker Erik Bork explains why he chose to revisit deep tensions after the 2020 election — and how his surprising movie, “The Elephant in the Room,” could help reduce today’s polarization.
By George Anders
Contributor
Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy Establishes $100 Million Fund
Also, the Lilly Endowment has given $104 million to 91 organizations through its Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, and 260 researchers have received $70.3 million from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give
More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Who Are the 2024 MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ Fellows?
The 2024 fellows include artists, scientists, and musicians.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
This Year’s MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellows Include More Writers, Artists and Storytellers
The large number of nominations in literary arts indicates a desire to tell important stories, a MacArthur staffer said.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
How Do Donors Feel About A.I.? This New Study Asks
Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday and Legacy of Giving Celebrated
A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many events marking President Jimmy Carter ‘s 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Considering the former president’s long legacy as a philanthropist, it’s no surprise that he wants any gift-giving to go to other people.
By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Funders Weigh the Future of DEI, Climate, and Aid at U.N. Meeting
Chronicle reporter Stephanie Beasley offers an insider’s view of the annual United Nations General Assembly, where there was no shortage of big philanthropies advancing their causes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer and Fellowship Director
A Family Foundation’s Quest for Long-Term Impact
Vivian Long talks about how to make grants with long-term impact, ease the pressure on nonprofits, and navigate giving priorities of different generations.
Kumi Naidoo Will Lead Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
Also, the Pivot Fund has named a veteran journalist as its managing director, and the Yosemite Conservancy will install a new CEO in January.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions