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Maria Di Mento

Senior Editor

Maria directs the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50, a comprehensive report on America’s most generous donors. She writes about wealthy philanthropists, family and legacy foundations, next generation philanthropy, arts organizations, key trends and insights related to high-net-worth donors, and other topics.

How Universities Calculate the Price of Naming Opportunities, and More: Friday’s Roundup

How universities calculate the price of naming opportunities, and more: Friday’s roundup

Reasons to Collaborate Using Mapping Software, Plus More: Thursday’s Roundup

Reasons to collaborate using mapping software, plus more: Thursday’s roundup

Don Fisher, Benefactor

Age at death: 81 How he made his fortune: Founded the clothing chain Gap Inc. with his wife, Doris, in 1969. Major philanthropy: Along with his wife, Doris, who survives him, Mr. Fisher gave about $200-million to education and organizations benefiting children during his lifetime. Of that total,…

Businessman Donates Mansion and Cash to Upstate N.Y. College

How much: $85-million Who got it: Marist College, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Who gave it: Raymond A. Rich, a businessman who led oil companies and publishing and banking firms. Mr. Rich died in June at 97. What he gave: The bequest consists of a $10-million cash gift and a 60-acre estate, valued at…

A Push for Higher Pay for Nonprofit Employees, and More: Wednesday’s Roundup

A push for higher pay for nonprofit employees, and more: Wednesday’s roundup

Charity Leader and His Critic Face Off, Plus More: Tuesday’s Roundup

Charity leader faces off with a critic, plus more: Tuesday’s roundup

Face Time With Potential Donors, and More: Monday’s Roundup

Face time with potential donors, and more: Monday’s roundup

Charity Director Questions Whether Microfinance Actually Helps Poor People, and More: Friday’s Roundup

Charity director questions whether microfinance actually helps poor people, and more: Friday’s roundup

Countering ‘Founder’s Syndrome at Charities, and More: Thursday’s Roundup

Countering ‘founder’s syndrome’ at charities, and more: Thursday’s roundup

Case’s Fund-Raising Challenge, Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup

Case’s fund-raising challenge, and more: Wednesday’s Roundup