Why America’s Biggest Donors Dig Deep for Their Alma Maters
Colleges were the beneficiaries of nearly half the large gifts made by people on The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s ranking of the 50 most-generous donors.
By Maria Di Mento and Caroline Preston
How a Hedge-Fund Manager Gives to Improve Public Schools
William Ackman, a hedge-fund manager, has donated $25-million to an ambitious and contentious effort to help overhaul Newark’s public schools
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Two funds created by the heiress Margaret A. Cargill could soon become wealthier than all but two other American grant makers.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Has the ‘Girl Effect’ Been Good for Antipoverty Efforts?
A critic suggests that the Nike Foundation’s effort to spur investment in the well-being of girls may not be so great for womankind.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Charities Report Slow Progress in Haiti, Despite $1.4-Billion Raised in a Year
Nonprofit groups and their critics consider why recovery efforts have not made more progress in the year since the island was struck by disaster.
By NICOLE WALLACE and Caroline Preston
The Best and Worst of Corporate Giving in 2010
Two consultants offer their picks of the smartest and silliest giving ideas of 2010.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
American Donors Gave $1.4-Billion to Haiti Aid
American donors gave $1.4-billion to help Haiti recover from its devastating earthquake, according to The Chronicle’s tally. That is less than was raised for the Asian tsunamis and Hurricane Katrina.
By NICOLE WALLACE and Caroline Preston
Buffett and Gateses Talk With President About ‘Giving Pledge’
Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates visit the White House to talk about philanthropy, education, and more.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Fla. Billionaire Pledges at Least Half His Wealth to Charity
Jeff Greene, a Florida real-estate investor, is the 58th donor to sign the “Giving Pledge” promoted by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
17 More Wealthy Families Commit to Give at Least Half Their Wealth to Charity
A total of 57 of America’s richest people and families have responded to a philanthropy pitch from Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor