Julián Castro on Supporting a Diverse Latino Community After Trump’s Win
Castro discusses his vision for a thriving Latino community in the U.S., how philanthropy can enhance civic engagement and improve educational, health, and employment outcomes for Latinos.
Number of Donors Continues to Decline in Q3, but GivingTuesday Offers Hope
More donor engagement by nonprofits during the quarter may have led to strong fundraising in early December.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
MacKenzie Scott Reports $2 Billion in Gifts, Signals Changes in Her Philanthropy
The maverick philanthropist, who donated to 199 organizations in 2024, is breaking some of her giving patterns and moving her investments into alignment with her social-impact goals.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Polarization Expert on What Nonprofits Need to Do — and Stop Doing
Mónica Guzmán of Braver Angels talks about how her family handles its fundamental disagreements about politics — and how bridge-building groups mistakenly try to change minds rather than listen.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
Boom, Bust, Layoff? Democracy Groups Race to Shore Up Funding
Support typically drops off after elections, even though the work goes on year-round. Will that change this time?
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Crypto Charity Leader Sentenced for Tax Evasion
Bryan Doreian, a developer of the PIVX cryptocurrency and officer of the $10 billion Sustainable Impact Fund, was sentenced to one year in prison.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Lilly Endowment Awards Big Grants for Bioscience Research and Youth Development
Also, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation gave $73.5 million to use A.I. to address pressing global issues, and three foundations committed major grants to enhance local journalism.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofits Aim to End 2024 on a High Note Following Strong GivingTuesday
Many nonprofits are reporting they’re on track to meet or exceed their annual goals.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
MacKenzie Scott Gives Rare Third Gift to Medical Debt Relief Group
The billionaire philanthropist has donated a total of $130 million to Undue Medical Debt as anger swells over high health-care costs.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Billion-Dollar Donations Lead the Year’s Biggest Gifts
Financial aid, especially for medical school students, got the most money, followed by gifts to private foundations and for medical research and treatment.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor