Philanthropy 400 Special Report: Top Charities Appeal to Impatient, Policy-Minded Donors
The Chronicle’s 2017 ranking, drawn from IRS data and our exclusive survey results, unlocks a wealth of insights for fundraisers on how donors increasingly back nonprofits that promise solid returns and seek to influence policy.
Fidelity Charitable Tops United Way for 2nd Year in a Row in the Philanthropy 400
The donor-advised-fund manager leads a pack of similar organizations in the upper reaches of The Chronicle’s annual list of charities that raise the most from private sources.
U. of Florida Spurs Big Gifts With a Sense of Urgency
A unique financial arrangement puts pledges to work immediately for endowed faculty. Plus: The university invites donors to help it solve major societal problems.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How to Get the $300 Billion More That Nonprofits Need to Make a Difference
By focusing on impact and results — and resisting mission creep — donors, foundations, trustees, and nonprofit executives can transform society.
By Kim Starkey Jonker
Contributor
Nearly Half of Experienced Donors Plan to Give More This Year, Study Says
The report by Exponent Philanthropy also found that the vast majority prefer to give to nonprofits they already know well.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Jeff Bezos Philanthropy Still a Wild Card
In other news, the new focus of the Koch brothers’ push for public funding of private and charter schools is on Hispanics; the head of the Broad Foundation talks about her vision for the grant maker; the billionaire founder of Chobani yogurt says philanthropy is embedded in his company; and much more.
Strong Giving in First Half of 2017 Signals Strong Year End, Report Says
Major gifts fundraising success contributes to midyear results in the latest study by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Gifts Roundup: 2 Big Universities Receive Pledges, and George Clooney Gives $1 Million
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign gets $150 million, and Notre Dame secures a $100 million pledge; Mr. Clooney’s money will help identify the financial networks of war criminals in Africa.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Houston Charities Still Waiting on $76 Million in Disaster Relief Pledges
Two months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, the nonprofits are still waiting for companies, foundations, and individuals to make good on their promises. In other news, celebrity chef José Andrés promises a long-term focus on feeding victims of natural disasters, and nonprofits are hit unevenly by federal efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act.
Daily News Roundup: $2.4 Trillion Wealth Transfer Expected
A new report predicts that aging billionaires will pass a record amount of money to their children and charities. In other news. the Justice Department settles with Tea Party nonprofits that claimed the IRS treated them unfairly; J.J. Watt has announced what he plans to do with the $37 million he raised for hurricane relief; U. Of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign gets $150 million; and more news and features.
Daily News Roundup: New NAACP Strategy Puts Spotlight on Discrimination
The group issued a warning Tuesday that African-Americans could face discrimination if they fly on American Airlines. In other news, the $1 billion that Congress approved a year ago to fight the opioid crisis is finally making its way to the people who need it, but with mixed results; the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s efforts so far appear focused on fixing problems by changing laws; financier David Rubenstein is stepping down from the Carlyle Group to concentrate on his philanthropy; and more.
Making the Case for Gifts to Education
To stay competitive, educational institutions must be relevant, test new approaches, focus on retention, and continually review their return on investment.
By PATRICIA HOUSE
Contributor
The Best Research Available for Fundraisers: A Roundup
The Chronicle regularly finds and demystifies the best research available to help fundraisers land more donors and raise more money.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Daily News Roundup : Alumnus Gives $100 Million to Notre Dame
It’s highly unusual for such a large amount, committed by alumnus Kenneth Ricci, to be given for any purpose the recipient chooses. In other news, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative commits $45 million for political activity directed toward ending mass incarceration and addressing housing problems; Bill Gates makes a bold prediction about polio, and former President Obama faces community resistance to his library.
Daily News Roundup: Gates Foundation Seeks Comment on School Spending
The grant maker wants to hear from organizations that have improved education through school “networks” before it seeks proposals for its $1 billion-plus commitment. In other news, the philanthropic Sackler family’s fortune was built on a pharmaceutical company that some blame for the opioid crisis; one nonprofit sees drone technology as the future for education and jobs in coal country; and other news and features on grant seeking, gifts, museums, and more.
Experts and Forecasts Say 2017 Could Be ‘Gangbusters’ for Giving
Signs point to strong growth in donations from both small and big donors, but political instability has the potential to spoil the party.