How Alumni Like to Engage With Their Alma Maters, According to a Survey
The survey also asked how often they like to hear from the colleges and what kind of communication they prefer.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Nonprofits Play Pivotal Roles in Disaster Before and After FEMA Aid Runs Out
Recovery from a disaster like Hurricane Ian takes years, but there are some common patterns that can benefit survivors and those who want to help them.
By Michelle Annette Meyer
Contributor
Walton Foundation’s Caryl Stern Plans to Step Down After Pandemic Leadership
The nonprofit veteran said she wanted to focus on advancing social change in different ways. Stern’s prior leadership role at Unicef helped her move quickly to advance an ambitious response to the pandemic, which erupted just six weeks after she took over the foundation.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Foundations and Companies Pledge Millions for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts
Also, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave $127.5 million to Pfizer to develop maternal vaccines for two common deadly viruses, and the Open Society Foundations donated $25 million for the Center for Indigenous Studies at Bard College.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Sheryl Sandberg Steps Into Abortion Fight With ACLU Donation
The former Meta chief operating officer opened her next chapter as a full-time philanthropist Tuesday with a donation to fight state abortion bans across the country.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Ford Offers $80 Million to Boost Nonprofit Resilience in the Face of Global Authoritarianism
The new effort will be focused on Africa, Asia, and South America and comes as nonprofits face threats to the safety of their staffs and the survival of their organizations from repressive regimes.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Wheelchairs Offer Independence and Dignity
Free Wheelchair Mission manufacturers low-cost, durable wheelchairs and then partners with organizations in developing countries to distribute them
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Ten years after Sandy Hook, it has fresh voices, more clout, and even a new name. Is that enough?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Michael Bloomberg and the Gun-Violence Prevention Movement: It’s Complicated
The former New York City mayor draws praise for his longtime advocacy, but critics wonder whether a billionaire can be at the center of a true movement. Plus, read our special report on the evolution of the gun-control movement.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
More Big Donors Are Supporting — and Talking About — Mental Health
Wealthy donors publicly gave more to mental health last year than in any other year over the past decade, according to a Chronicle tally.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor