Rockefeller Heirs Launch Campaign to Block Oil and Gas Development
After putting in $30 million of their own into the fund, the Rockefeller descendants want to raise $100 million to cut off the supply of fossil fuels by supporting legal challenges and protest activities.
By dan.parks
Contributor
An effort spearheaded by U.N. Women and the governments of Mexico and France calls on philanthropic, government, and business leaders to address the profound imbalance in funding for feminist organizations.
Gates Divorce Raises Questions About the Future of Billions in Philanthropic Cash
The split between the billionaire co-founders of the world’s largest private foundation is sure to have very public consequences, with the breakup having already sent a wave of anxious uncertainty through the worlds of philanthropy and community health.
By Haleluya Hadero and Glenn Gamboa
Los Angeles Philanthropist Eli Broad Has Died
The respected and sometimes controversial Los Angeles philanthropist was known for being generous but also sharp-elbowed in his philanthropy.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Mich. Couple Give $52 Million to 3 State Universities
Plus, Unicef lands $25 million from the co-founders of Slack and Away for a massive Covid-19 global vaccination effort.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Support for Press Freedom Needs to Include Gender Equity in Newsrooms
Journalism won’t be well severed if philanthropy simply props up media organizations that don’t reflect the people they serve and perpetuate a mostly white, male view of what constitutes news.
By Kathy Im and ELISA LEES MUNOZ
Biden Plan Would Aid People in Poverty and Nonprofits That Serve Them
Nonprofits said they were pleased that Biden did not propose paying for those changes by limiting itemized deductions, including those for charitable giving, for people making $400,000 or more annually.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Donor Privacy Case Before the Supreme Court Is a Threat to Nonprofit Transparency
The challenge to a California law by the Americans for Prosperity Foundation could set in motion broad changes to nonprofit tax rules that would undermine trust in all civic institutions.
By Roger Colinvaux
Contributor
N.C. Insurance Executive Leaves $50 Million to Community Foundation
Plus, Johns Hopkins University, the Rand Corporation, and four other nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Grant makers faced their fears and overcame harmful giving patterns during a year of extreme challenges. They need to embrace their newfound bravery permanently.
By Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Contributor
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Landmark Case Involving Donor Privacy
The justices will hear oral arguments Monday on a California law that requires charities to disclose the names of major donors to state regulators. Their decision, expected later this year, could have far-reaching implications for nonprofits nationwide.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Philanthropy Should Commit to Integrating Climate Work Into Everything
Like racial injustice, confronting climate change will require those of us in philanthropy to change our assumptions about how we operate our organizations, how we live, and the way we fund.
By Maya Winkelstein
Contributor
The Pandemic’s Influence on Cash Giving, Billionaire Philanthropy, Crowdfunding, and More
Historian Benjamin Soskis takes stock of the past year’s crises and discusses how fundraisers and philanthropy leaders can adapt to a changed giving landscape and prepare for an uncertain future.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
Couple Who Were WWII Vets Leave $12 Million to Hampden-Sydney College
Plus, the Pope Francis Center received $7 million to help pay for a new housing and wellness complex for people experiencing homelessness in Detroit.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Donor’s Perspective on Fundraising, Donor Relations, and More
Isa Catto, executive director of the Catto Shaw Foundation, explores issues affecting nonprofits and the donors who support them in a series of columns for the Chronicle.
Post-Pandemic, One Family Foundation Leader Shares Her Plans to Give More and Simplify
Isa Catto would like to see more wealthy donors question privilege and spend more time listening and learning.
By Isa Catto
Contributor