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Philanthropy Advising Is a 'Wild West' — and Increasingly Influential

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

One network of advisors helped ultra-wealthy clients give $60 billion in 2024, or about 9 percent of all philanthropy. One network of advisors helped ultra-wealthy clients give $60 billion in 2024, or about 9 percent of all philanthropy.

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As the Tax Bill Heads to the Senate, Here's How Philanthropy Is Fighting Back

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

How the new tax bill would impact foundations and nonprofits and the scramble to limit the damage. By Ben Gose POLITICO via AP Images House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference after the House passed budget reconciliation legislation on Thursday.

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The Gates Foundation’s First 25 years: How It Changed Global Health and Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Growing into one of the most powerful institutions in global health, the foundation drew acclaim and criticism. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Seth Wenig, AP photo Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett speak to the media during a press conference in 2006 in New York.

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'Pick Your Lane': Democracy Advocate Danielle Allen's Advice for Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The author, advocate, and nonprofit leader outlines where philanthropy fits in her "double barrel" strategy to strengthen democracy in Washington and nationwide. By Chronicle Staff The author, advocate, and nonprofit leader outlines where philanthropy fits in her "double barrel" strategy to strengthen democracy in Washington and nationwide.

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Philanthropy's Trigger Words — and How to Make Your Message Clear

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

You say 'equity.' They hear 'exclusion.' Strategies for getting everyone on the same page. By Matt Watkins Getty Images You say 'equity.' They hear 'exclusion.' Strategies for getting everyone on the same page.

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A Welcome Mat, Not a Wall: How Nonprofits in One City Embrace Newcomers

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy — from a billionaire's family foundation to the YWCA — has helped make Tulsa, Okla., Philanthropy — from a billionaire's family foundation to the YWCA — has helped make Tulsa, Okla., one of the most welcoming places in America for immigrants and refugees.

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7 Things Climate Philanthropy Gets Wrong — and How to Do Better

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Lets stop just blaming Big Oil, Republicans, and apathetic voters. The climate movement needs to reach out to conservatives and integrate ideas of the left and the right. By Trammell S. Crow and Bill Shireman NurPhoto via AP Climate campaigns rely too heavily on apocalyptic messaging, the authors argue. in 2022.