Face of Philanthropy: Nonprofits Whose Stories Touched Us in 2019
A program that connects the young and the old and a nonprofit that uses dance to help people cope with depression and despair are among the charities we profiled.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Youth, Education, and Health Groups Hit Hardest by the Sharp Decline in Americans Who Give
Some 20 million Americans who gave to charity in 2000 had stopped giving by 2016, a new study shows.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Based on the book by Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan Stevenson, the Hollywood film, produced by Jeff Skoll’s Participant Media, will be out in theaters nationwide in January. Michael B. Jordan plays Stevenson in the film, which also features Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson.
By dan.parks
Contributor
The 7 Most Interesting Big Donors of 2019
Taking on racial inequities was a major theme among several of the major donors profiled by the Chronicle this year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
51% of Americans Plan to Donate Before the End of the Year, Poll Finds
A survey commissioned by the University of San Diego also found that 59 percent of Americans say they will give about the same amount this year as in 2018, and about 30 percent said they will contribute more.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Philosopher Peter Singer on Ending World Poverty
The noted Princeton University philosophy professor discusses his book focused on “effective altruism.”
Smithsonian Institution Brings in Former CIA Executive as Deputy Secretary and COO (Transitions)
Also, Robert Greenstein is leaving the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation has named three new vice presidents.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Facebook Gives Researchers Too Little Data to Complete Project, Donor Says
A foundation-supported partnership with the social-media giant to study the effects of social media on democracy has stalled because the scholars weren’t satisfied with the data Facebook provided, says John Arnold.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Fidelity Charitable Tops Gates Foundation in 2018 Grant Making, Data Shows
Fidelity’s donor-advised funds made a total of $4.8 billion in grants. Gates distributed $4.6 billion during its 2018 fiscal year.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Also, the Lilly Endowment plans to give away $108 million through its Charting the Future for Indiana’s Colleges and Universities program, and Yeshiva University will use $18 million to support its graduate Jewish-education program.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions