Roxanne Quimby once lived in a shack without electricity or running water to be closer to the outdoors. After amassing a fortune as a co-founder of Burt’s Bees, she found a much grander way to honor nature.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Robert Smith, Carnegie Hall’s first African-American board chair, is making a splash with his giving.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Beware the Bearer of Big Gifts
Praise for megadonors like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and David Rubenstein is now tinged with questions about whether their good works are really good for society.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Billionaire John Arnold Defends His Philanthropy, Big Gifts, and Mark Zuckerberg
“It is easier to criticize a personality than an organization,” Mr. Arnold says in an interview with The Chronicle, in which he also explains his support for a controversial Baltimore surveillance program.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
The 2017 Philanthropy 50: Where They Live, Where They Give, and More
We break down our ranking by geography, age, and source of wealth and examine a decade of big-donor giving.
By Maria Di Mento and Nidhi Singh
How Many Forbes 400 Billionaires Gave Big in 2016?
The number who made the Philanthropy 50 may surprise you. Plus: We list the Giving Pledge members who stepped up last year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Chronicle Digs Deep to Compile Annual List of Top 50 Donors
Inside the methodology for tallying which philanthropists gave away the most in in 2016.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual ranking of America’s biggest donors, with details about their gifts and favorite causes. Plus: Read about Sheryl Sandberg, Roxanne Quimby, Robert Smith, and others changing the face of philanthropy.
Donor Relations: Beyond the Basics
A selection of resources from The Chronicle on building strong, smooth relationships with the big contributors who provide critical support for your nonprofit.
Bequests Put Conservative Billionaire Richard Scaife Atop List of America’s 50 Biggest Donors
The banking and oil heir left bequests totaling more than $750 million. A little-known theater owner came in second, with $605 million in donations. Read about the trends and some of the most interesting donors.
By Drew Lindsay and Maria Di Mento