Americares receives $50M gift in response to global aid cuts
The group plans to uses the money to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
As psychedelics near FDA approval, donors rush to fund the next frontier
Individuals and some foundations are pouring millions into research, veteran access, advocacy, and health-system readiness.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Wealthy people are learning to give better. Here’s how.
These low-profile organizations are helping them develop the skills and build the community they need to become effective philanthropists.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Scattering seeds: Two groups push for social-justice giving
Some of the ultra-rich are on board.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Michael Bloomberg honors his late parents with $155 million donation
Plus, Steven and Connie Ballmer give $125 million to Children’s Behavioral Health.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How to create donor events that inspire giving
Expert advice to help you design donor experiences that deepen connections with supporters and attract gifts.
Start asking donors what they own, not just what they’ll give
A strategy to accept complex, noncash assets can unlock far larger gifts — and you don’t have to become an expert to do it.
By Sam Marks
Contributor
College athletes are now eligible for big time payments. Will nonprofits benefit?
As donations flood university sports departments, nonprofit leaders want to be sure stars use their platform for good.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
How to turn board members into confident fundraisers
Many trustees freeze when asked to bring in gifts. Experts say clear expectations and training can turn them into effective ambassadors for your nonprofit.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Want to pay staff more? Here’s how to raise the money
Leaders who’ve done it share how to raise more — from donors big and small — and pay staff what they deserve.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A N.J. powerbroker’s redemption: George Norcross gives $100 million
Plus, Nvidia founder Jen-Hsun Huang gave $75 million to back an art and design college, and MacKenzie Scott gave $20 million for youth mental-health programs
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Small events that win big gifts, no gala required
No black tie, no hard ask — just the mission and a room full of supporters. These intimate gatherings can turn newcomers into major donors.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Cleveland Browns Owners Give U. of Tennessee $130 Million
Other big donors also favored higher ed with eight- and nine-figure gifts to Drexel, Amherst, and UVA.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Are Wealthy Donors Giving Big Again? Yes. But it’s Complicated
The political and economic turmoil that slowed big giving last year remains a factor in wealthy donors’ giving decisions today.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Can a $350 Million Gift Change AI’s Trajectory?
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s mega-gift aims to develop ethically grounded AI leaders and accelerate America’s competitiveness.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
3 Donors Give $200 Million Apiece to Back AI Programs and Public Health
WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum is one of the three donors who gave $200 million. His gift will support the construction of a new hospital tower in Jerusalem.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor