Seattle Children’s Receives $50 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research
Also, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded $35 million for conservation projects in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $12.7 million to train health-care professionals in Israel.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
What Will It Take to Close America’s Divides? A New Chronicle Project
The Chronicle’s CEO introduces a major new effort to explore how foundations and nonprofits are working to close the country’s divides.
The ‘Better Together Film Festival,’ a Tongue-in-Cheek Tour of Our Divides, and Other News
A roundup of new reporting, research, and discussions about America’s divides featuring commentary, news, reports, podcasts, and more.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
What Philanthropy Elites Can Learn From Appalachia
“We’ve got to stop hyperintellectualizing things,” says L.B. Prevette, a North Carolina leader of a program founded by New York Times columnist David Brooks to build community.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Community Organizing and Our Precious Sense of Hope
Those working on the ground help us listen deeply and dream big, writes the founder of the Democracy Frontlines Fund.
By Crystal Hayling
Contributor
Advice to Keep Tough Conversations Civil
A primer for the nonprofit professional who has to keep things cool even when temperatures are rising.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Grace, Courage, and Common Ground
Photographer John Noltner reveals our shared humanity — and the pain of living as an outsider — through images and interviews. Hear from seven Americans
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Look to young people and local leaders, ‘Bowling Alone’ author Robert Putnam says in a conversation in The Commons. Watch highlights and listen to the full discussion.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
We’re More United Than You Think
A neuroscientist warns philanthropy: Your bridge-building efforts may be a waste of money.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
What to Know: A Beginner’s Guide to Closing Divides
A baker’s dozen collection of resources for grant makers and nonprofits — from TED Talks and podcasts to reports, funding guides, commentary, and more.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects