The ranks of the Giving Pledge and America’s wealthy feature a surprising number of foreign-born philanthropists. Who are they, and what causes do they give to?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How Puerto Rico’s Nonprofits Aim to Shape the Island’s Recovery
Nearly a year after Hurricane Maria, local groups and philanthropy aim to seize opportunities born of the tragedy.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Who Are My Top Fundraisers? A Novel Way to Find Out With More Than Numbers
At the University of Florida, the advancement chief holds “citizens” of the university in highest regard.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Calling Out Phony Philanthropists
In his new book Winners Take All, Anand Giridharadas says that big donors are often guardians of the status quo that made them rich at the expense of others.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
The Tech Philanthropists Who Love Art
With new arrivals from Silicon Valley threatening San Francisco’s culture, Andy and Deborah Rappaport mount a rescue with the Minnesota Street Project.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
9 Things to Know When Starting a Fundraising Program, Courtesy of Those Who’ve Done It
Focus on what’s special about your group, get early grants from community foundations, and more advice to ramp up your efforts.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Giving Days Gain Traction in College Fundraising, and Other Trends From Education Conference
Alumni participation is down, although average gifts have climbed; big donors continue to gain influence; and the Voluntary Support of Education survey is changing hands, according to sessions at this week’s Council for Advancement and Support of Education conference.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
6 Signs of Trouble Ahead in Charitable Giving
This year the Chronicle has looked at how the share of Americans who give to charity has declined and what charities are doing about it, among other important developments.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Puerto Rico Is Rarely on Philanthropy’s Radar. Could a New Plan Change That?
Officials gathering in New York today explore whether philanthropy will build a Katrina-like response to last year’s hurricanes, which caused nearly $100 billion in damage.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Foundation Support of Journalism Too Often Ignores News ‘Deserts’, Report Says
The analysis of more than 6,500 grant makers suggests the money they are pumping into journalism-related ventures is neither advancing the media’s democratic function nor filling the gap left by rampant newspaper closures.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects