Charities Will Rely More Heavily Than Ever on the Superrich
Both wealthy and middle-class donors are likely to experience economic repercussions from the pandemic but in different ways.
By Maria Di Mento and Eden Stiffman
A Nonprofit Leader Relies on Her Arts Group’s Skills in Facing a Blank Canvas
Amy Thomas, managing director of the Penumbra Theatre Company, says the pandemic is changing everything for her organization — and the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Survival of Arts Groups Threatened by the Impact of Coronavirus
Small arts organizations and especially those that focus on people of color are particularly worried. Some organizations are racing to provide help: A Colorado fund this week mailed up to $6,000 to every organization it has supported in the past 18 months, with no applications need.
By Jim Rendon and Maria Di Mento
Experts Urge Charities to Communicate Their Needs Clearly to Their Donors
Fundraisers might struggle with what to say, but in times of crisis, it’s critical to maintain open lines of communication with supporters. The future of the relationship may depend on it.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
N.Y. Real Estate Mogul Gives $25 Million to Henry Ford Health System (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Lin-Manuel Miranda pledges $1 million for theater students of color, and the Smithsonian Institution and Temple University also receive big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
As Coronavirus Threat Continues, Experts Tell Nonprofits to Shore Up Reserves
Nobody knows whether the economy will face as deep a struggle as it did in 2008, a year when charitable giving plunged 5.7 percent, but nonprofit experts say it’s time to be ready.
By dan.parks, Emily Haynes and Maria Di Mento
UCLA Health Lands $18 Million, and Colby College Gets $16 Million (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, the San Francisco Opera and three universities also receive large gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
David and Dana Dornsife Give $40 Million to World Vision
Plus, the Library of Congress, an animal-welfare group, and University of Arkansas at Fayetteville landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
‘Forbes 400′ and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Who Gave Big in 2019
Only 21 people on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear among this year’s Philanthropy 50 list.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How the Chronicle Compiled Its Annual List of Top 50 Donors
Inside the methodology for tallying which philanthropists gave away the most money in 2019.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor