The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 12, 2025

A yin-yang approach to philanthropy has shaped the Ballmer Group. A yin-yang approach to philanthropy has shaped the Ballmer Group. But the husband-and-wife founders have remained focused on one goal: Improving economic mobility in the U.S. By George Anders Meron Menghistab Connie and Steve Ballmer, at the Bellevue, Wash.,

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Philanthropy 239

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 18, 2025

The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns. The 'Oprah of Philanthropy' is putting an undisclosed amount of her fortune into companies and funds that provide social and financial returns. Will impact investing see a new boom?

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Philanthropy 262

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 13, 2025

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Christophe Ena, AP Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation last year to pursue philanthropy and investment through her own organization, Pivotal Ventures, which she started in 2015.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File Former president Bill Clinton’s new book, “Citizen,” details his philanthropic work since leaving the White House.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2025

Plus, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy received $20 million for the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina program, and ExxonMobil gave $10 million to improve cancer prevention and education in east Texas. Here, children watch the solar eclipse at a party hosted by the BroSis After School Program.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 4, 2025

The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 27, 2025

Nonprofit crowdfunding platforms get money to the people and places big for-profit platforms ignore, but they need funding themselves to survive. By Roger Doiron Getty Images/iStockphoto Nonprofit crowdfunding platforms get money to the people and places big for-profit platforms ignore, but they need funding themselves to survive.

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Philanthropy Nonprofits 182

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 6, 2025

Funding a 'Democracy Corps' national service program would ensure valuable expertise doesn't go to waste. By Michael Jarvis and Dean Jackson Getty Images/iStockphoto Funding a 'Democracy Corps' national service program would ensure valuable expertise doesn't go to waste.

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Philanthropy 288

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 14, 2025

After Edward Blum's complaint to the IRS about the Gates Foundation's "illegal" scholarship program for students of color, the Seattle philanthropy giant said it would change the scholarship's eligibility criteria to include all races.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 26, 2025

“Philanthropy plays a powerful role within communities of color. Source: Lilly Family School of Philanthropy The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 3, 2025

Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and isolated from average Americans, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation. By Brad Clark Illustration: Elizabeth Haugh/The Chronicle of Philanthropy; Shutterstock.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 10, 2025

A new study finds just 36 percent of major foundations feel confident assessing the technical feasibility of AI proposals, raising concerns about philanthropy's response to a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Candid

JUNE 30, 2025

After more than 30 years in youth development and philanthropy, including 25 at the Charles Hayden Foundation (CHF), I’ve come to believe that to have a meaningful impact with our grantees, trust has to show up in how we work—how we listen, fund, and maintain relationships. Don’t: Confuse trust with a lack of accountability.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

billion in cuts across four of the nation’s major science agencies alone… By comparison, philanthropy provided an estimated $16.7 Fundamentally, philanthropy is made up of mission- and values-driven organizations. That has increased the pool of funds we could tap in private philanthropy. billion for science in 2022.”

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Candid

JUNE 23, 2025

As the senior director of partnerships at Democracy Fund with deep experience in donor organizing, I know BIPOC-led philanthropy—BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) grantmaking organizations and BIPOC-identifying individual donors—is essential to building a robust and impactful pro-democracy field.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Research points to common ground on controversial issues, the countrys priorities, and Americas values terrain from which nonprofits and philanthropy can work for change. Research points to where nonprofits and philanthropy might find common ground on controversial issues, the countrys priorities, and Americas values.

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Philanthropy Values Nonprofits 272

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 28, 2025

The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides a list. By Stephanie Beasley NurPhoto via AP James Kunder, former deputy administer of USAID, speaks at a demonstration in support of the agencys employees who were fired or placed on leave by Elon Musk and the department of government efficiency.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management 253

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Onge, ACNP, former Director of Philanthropy at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, alongside a young advocate, celebrating their work in pediatric healthcare. Her first day on the job coincided with the opening of the hospital, marking the start of a new chapter both for Carly and for children’s healthcare in Montana.

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Healthcare Nonprofit Administration and Development Children Fundraising 247

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 8, 2025

The 73-year-old practitioner of "acupuncture philanthropy" will step down next year, in part to make way for a younger leader to work with the sixth generation of Rockefellers on the grant maker's board.

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Philanthropy 226

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 30, 2025

Founded in 2002, the Seattle Police Foundation supports public safety in Seattle through philanthropy, advocacy, and building strong community partnerships. But for Ian, it also represents a chance to engage stakeholders where they are, not just where they wish to be, to improve communication and partnership efforts.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 16, 2025

The foundations planned closure marks the end of the once-celebrated era of expert-driven giving. By Leslie Lenkowsky Sipa USA via AP In announcing he plans to close the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates defended the grant makers record but noted that the times and the political landscape have changed and that foundation strategies must change as well.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

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Candid

JULY 8, 2025

As vice president of philanthropy and impact partnerships at Rewriting the Code, an organization working to empower university students and early-career women in tech, I’ve seen the challenges women in tech face and how philanthropic investments in nonprofit programs can strategically respond to the tech gender gap.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 5, 2025

Nonprofits reported difficulty pursuing their missions amid current political challenges and economic uncertainty, according to the Center for Effective Philanthropy's latest report.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

The Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise is grateful to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for its continuing support of this work. Source: George Mason University Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise The preceding press release was provided by a company unaffiliated with NonProfit PRO.

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

Yet, despite this potential, Native communities have long been overlooked, underfunded, and misunderstood by mainstream philanthropy, according to new research released by The Bridgespan Group and Native Americans in Philanthropy. That advice, coupled with the five Rs of Indigenous Philanthropy, offers actionable guidance for donors.”

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Affnetz

JUNE 20, 2025

Abundance –Philanthropy is transformative and can be a magic wand for social change and improvement, yet so many donors and fundraisers cling to a scarcity mentality and feel philanthropy is a zero-sum game. Purpose – Fundraising and philanthropy are ultimately about purpose.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

Sarah Tedesco is the Chief Operating Officer and Part Owner of DonorSearch , a prospect research company that focuses on proven philanthropy. Remember to adapt your strategy to align with your organizations goals and the capabilities of your specific database and complementary solutions. Happy fundraising!

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 17, 2025

Philanthropy’s Path Forward In moments of uncertainty, the world needs clear pathways. Philanthropy has a distinct and essential role to play. As the field moves forward, three principles can guide how philanthropy shows up: Invest in locally rooted leadership that can drive forward systems change.

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