The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves. By Marc Gunther Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves.
Ann Green
JANUARY 17, 2023
Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this – Building relationships is just as important as raising money.
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JANUARY 24, 2023
The future’s looking bright for fundraising, but the rapidly upcoming generational shift has a lot of nonprofits looking to the future. Focusing on the traditional donor profile isn’t going to work going forward — which is why future-proofing your fundraising should be No. 1 on your priority list.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free-speech politics, following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill Following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill, nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free speech politics.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits. By Jim Rendon The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights. Donors should prepare to fight back and recommit to funding racial justice. By Stacey Abrams and Julián Castro J. Scott Applewhite, AP As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 30, 2023
If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy. By Brian Eule If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Press Forward aims to repopulate and diversify newsrooms and advocate for policies like making subscriptions tax deductible. By Alex Daniels Press Forward aims to repopulate and diversify newsrooms and advocate for policies like making subscriptions tax deductible.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular. By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Open tennis tournament women’s singles semi-finals.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically. By Cora Daniels Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response. By Alex Daniels Ryan Heffernan, Sesame Workshop Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
By Courtney C. Radsch and Michael Jarvis Piecemeal responses to misinformation won’t work. Instead grant makers must help build an environment in which accurate and diverse information sources flourish.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead. By Cora Daniels Getty Images In her introductory column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Cora Daniels explores the innovative approaches of Black women leaders and why the sector should follow their lead.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 10, 2023
By Mirae Kim and Bo Li Morsa Images/Getty Images The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2023
By Stephanie J. Hull and Hilary Pennington iStock Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 14, 2023
By M.J. Prest Carla Taylor, Greenpeace Greenpeace USA announced Ebony Twilley Martin as executive director. She is the first Black woman executive director for a national legacy environmental organization. Also, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation has named its next CEO, and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan will install a new chief operating officer in July.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake. By Johnny Perez Getty Images A movement to end solitary confinement is gaining momentum, but criminal justice donors feel their money is better spent elsewhere. That’s a mistake.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Atlanta Courtesy of The Kendeda Fund Why grantees of Diana Blank's Kendeda Fund say she put on a "master class" during her 30 years of big giving. Plus: Why Kendeda bankrolled operating reserves for grantees, and the eco-friendly "living building" inspiring nonprofits.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes William DeShazer Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there's a deep sense of unease about the economy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on why tech policy is now social-justice policy. By Lynn Schnaiberg Getty Images The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on artificial intelligence’s proliferating risks, and why tech policy is now social-justice policy.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Expanding its work on disability rights and inclusion, the Ford Foundation Tuesday announced a first-of-its-kind national fund targeting discrimination in technology against people with disabilities.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Donor-advised funds are now more popular than private foundations and rank among the most powerful forces in philanthropy, new data shows. By Drew Lindsay Just 30 years after Fidelity Charitable opened, contributions to donor-advised funds now top giving to foundations.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2023
This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on human needs. By Lucy Bernholz Chronicle illustration This year’s list highlights the nonprofit world’s tension between navigating A.I. and other new technology while keeping the focus on humans needs.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 15, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Shruti Moghe A former hardware designer for Intel, Sudnya Shroff has for two decades has been a donor and volunteer committed to women’s rights and refugee issues. Pivotal Ventures, Gates’s limited-liability company, has committed up to $20 million to match gifts made by members of three donor networks. Sudnya Shroff (pictured here) says the money doubled her philanthropy’s power.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates' demand for greater work-life balance. By Ben Gose Project for Public Spaces Kelly Verel and Nate Storring are co-executive directors at the Project for Public Spaces. Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates' demand for greater work-life balance.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 27, 2023
By Theodore Wagenaar With new "Giving USA" data showing a near-record drop in charitable contributions, one donor advises nonprofits to do a better job of listening and communicating to people like him — or risk losing future gifts.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Courage Fund will honor champions of sexual-violence prevention and run education and healing programs, largely for Black women and girls. By Kay Dervishi Inspired to action after singer R. Kelly’s trial, author Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to create the Courage Fund.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 24, 2023
By Alex Daniels Gesi Schilling Alberto Ibargüen made an indelible mark by helping to save Detroit, boost the arts in Miami, and keep journalism alive and well in the internet age.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The SDG Impact Fund grew from $238 million to $10 billion in one year. Cryptocurrency and NFTs appear to have played a part; the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do not. By Alex Daniels The SDG Impact Fund grew from $238 million to $10 billion in one year. Cryptocurrency and NFTs appear to have played a part; the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do not.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A TV show about creating a restaurant is a reminder of why we need to stop criticizing each other and recommit ourselves to a shared mission. By Eboo Patel Hulu Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ is a master class in institution building. A TV show about creating a restaurant is a reminder of why we need to stop criticizing each other and recommit ourselves to a shared mission.
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