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Maria Di Mento

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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.

3 Universities Get a Total of $50 Million to Build Leadership in Media and Performing Arts (Gifts Roundup)

3 Universities Get a Total of $50 Million to Build Leadership in Media and Performing Arts (Gifts Roundup)

Plus, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia receives $13.5 million for a new club building.

Washington National Cathedral Lands $22 Million From 2 Families (Gifts Roundup)

Washington National Cathedral Lands $22 Million From 2 Families (Gifts Roundup)

Plus, a center that treats patients with eating disorders receives more than $18 million from a longtime donor.

A Tool to Help Major-Donor Meetings Go Off Without a Hitch

Use this form to set goals, prepare talking points, list items to share, and track post-meeting plans.

Amherst Gets Nearly $25 Million for Emily Dickinson Museum (Gifts Roundup)

Amherst Gets Nearly $25 Million for Emily Dickinson Museum (Gifts Roundup)

In addition, UCLA, three other universities, and Consumer Reports received big donations.

Swiss Billionaire Hansjörg Wyss Gives Harvard $131 Million for Science-and-Engineering Institute

Swiss Billionaire Hansjörg Wyss Gives Harvard $131 Million for Science-and-Engineering Institute

Along with scientific research, Wyss, who lives primarily in Wyoming, has given large sums to environmental groups.

Henry and Susan Samueli Give UCLA $100 Million

The Broadcom co-founder and his wife have given at least $365 million to nonprofits over the years, mostly to higher education.

Taking the Healing Power of Dance to Prisons

Taking the Healing Power of Dance to Prisons

The program, which started in 2015, is in 13 correctional facilities in the South.

Cornell U. and U. of Texas at Austin Each Land $10 Million

Cornell U. and U. of Texas at Austin Each Land $10 Million

Plus, a Pennsylvania couple gives $1 million to their high school to honor lunch ladies and bus drivers.

Use This Simple Form to Create a ‘Snapshot’ of Your Donors

It creates a handy way to prepare for meetings with wealthy individuals.

MacKenzie Bezos and a Cryptocurrency Billionaire Among New Giving Pledge Signers

Jeff Bezos has not signed the pledge, but his ex-wife is among the new signatories who helped push the total number above 200.