The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 15, 2024

Philanthropy is all in, but the evidence is mixed. By Eden Stiffman Getty Images Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for our Philanthropy Today newsletter and joining our Commons LinkedIn group. A StoryCorps program is one of hundreds that promote one-on-one dialogue to bridge divides.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2024

The founder of the philanthropy consulting firm for left-leaning donors blames the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling for injecting billions of dollars into the political process. By Alex Daniels Courtesy of Arabella Advisors Eric Kessler, founder and former co-head of Arabella Advisors, a Washington, D.C.-based

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By Drew Lindsay As many as 30 percent of churches may close in the next 20 years, leaving philanthropy to confront questions about how much faith matters to its work — and how to fill the void it may leave.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 16, 2024

This story is a sneak peak into Trends 2024, an in-depth look at the forces that will shape philanthropy and the nonprofit world. By Drew Lindsay DAFs are turning up everywhere — in grant-maker collaboratives, impact investing, workplace giving, and even wedding-gift registries. Will 2024 see new regulation?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With donations from Bezos Earth Fund and Open Philanthropy, the Good Food Institute has helped shaped the market for alternative meat. Support from philanthropy helped to spark an alt-meat boom. Yet the industry doesn’t appear to be taking off. But can it be sustained?

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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.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As donations decline and donors look elsewhere to support good causes, nonprofits should consider a cultural revolution around philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Crystal Hayling continually challenged conventional wisdom, practicing trust-based philanthropy before it was fashionable. Crystal Hayling continually challenged conventional wisdom, practicing trust-based philanthropy before it was fashionable.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

There are already concerns about how the economy and election will affect philanthropy in 2024. Here's how to prepare for what's to come.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums. By Kay Dervishi Saint Louis Art Museum Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Corporate philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and environmental, social and governance have become an essential ingredient in organizational culture and purpose. So what does this shift mean for the current state and near-term future of corporate philanthropy?

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Grantmakers have started embracing trust-based philanthropy. Here's how this ethos can break down barriers to grant applications.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 29, 2023

By Alex Daniels Ford Foundation Darren Walker says it’s time to update the principles that have guided philanthropy since Andrew Carnegie laid out his approach to giving in the landmark “Gospel of Wealth” essay.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Prest Brandon Bell, Getty Images Bloomberg Philanthropies’ support aims to increase the production of clean energy and boost the efforts of U.S. cities, states, and businesses to move away from carbon pollution, among other things.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 18, 2024

We put forward three recommendations to help realize this goal of “ relational philanthropy ”: 1) commitment to fostering meaningful relationships centered on “we” vs “us/them”; 2) instituting practices that promote shared learning and continuous improvement; and 3) developing a standard of conduct for philanthropy.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. A Journey Fueled by Passion: Growing up in a family that valued giving back to the community, she witnessed firsthand the power of philanthropy.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 22, 2023

By Eboo Patel In his new column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Eboo Patel, the leader of Interfaith America, calls for a greater focus on what’s working in the nonprofit world and how to do more of it.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the ​​Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List. The campaign spotlights 10 outstanding philanthropists who are making an impact for Black women and girls by leading through generosity.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 30, 2024

By Mark Kramer & Steve Phillips Dramatic advances in the scale and sophistication of strategic philanthropy have not improved societal conditions at a national level.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 10, 2024

Independent Sector's "Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy" report found trust in nonprofits has rebounded after four years of decline.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2024

Young leaders talk about their journey in nonprofits By Nandita Raghuram Krista Niles In a roundtable for The Commons, young nonprofit leaders talk about their passion to make change — and what’s getting in the way.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 16, 2023

By Tamar Kosky Lazarus Lameck Ododo The worst drought in 40 years is wreaking havoc on remote communities in Kenya like the Kakuma Refugee Camp, which rarely make front-page news or capture the attention of philanthropy program officers.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

UNCF’s Philanthropy Institute will begin offering courses for fundraising professionals at Black and other underserved organizations in 2024.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 5, 2023

Tom Breckenridge CLEVELAND Mariana Edelman Photography; Courtesy of Towards Employment Mary Lamar got her job with a Cleveland manufacturer through a program developed by business and community leaders — with help from philanthropy — to match people of color, women, and formerly incarcerated people with manufacturing jobs.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2023

Try to make sure “philanthropy” has a spot on your board agenda at every meeting. If you’re having trouble getting board members excited about their fundraising role, it’s important to make expectations clear and realistic.

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AUGUST 11, 2022

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is opening applications for its new online Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD), the first professional, doctoral-level leadership degree in the field.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI released the 2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker (GPT), the 11th edition of this unique index that offers a comprehensive picture of the scale and scope of worldwide cross-border philanthropy.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2024

Altrata released the "Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024" report, providing insights on ultra high net worth donor activity.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 13, 2022

If you desperately want to instill a culture of philanthropy, but it’s just not coming together, read these practical tactics to attack the problem from the sides rather than head on.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

But philanthropy isn’t limited to giving money. As nonprofit leaders and their teams know all too well, every gift matters and makes a difference to the communities nonprofits serve. There are many ways to be a philanthropist and advance the causes that are important to you.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

The former New York mayor’s plans to give his $12 billion company to Bloomberg Philanthropies could signal a sea change in how mega-donors give.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 25, 2024

Americans' trust in nonprofits is the highest it's been since 2020, a new survey shows. However, many don't believe nonprofits can be unbiased advocates for policy changes or voter engagement. By Stephanie Beasley iStock Americans' trust in nonprofits is the highest it's been since 2020, a new survey shows.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2024

Childress, who co-chairs the firm’s DEI Protection Task Force, says confronting such litigation could force nonprofits and philanthropies to face profoundly difficult decisions. The current landscape of challenges to DEI and other race-conscious practices remains highly uncertain for nonprofits and philanthropies. asks Childress. “Is

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

All In, All Rise, a symposium organized by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will examine how women’s involvement in philanthropy strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving, and builds a more diverse network of engaged citizens.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 12, 2022

At a live discussion in Boston, the head of the Bezos Earth Fund joined climate activists and a scholar of conservation giving to discuss the ways philanthropy can make a difference — and where it needs to better. By Sara Herschander. Getty Images. The session was sponsored by the Chronicle, Associated Press, and the Conversation.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Also, the former president of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice has joined the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, and two co-CEOs will now lead If, a Foundation for Radical Possibility.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List, an initiative to showcase the important work and contributions of Black women philanthropists.

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