N.C. Philanthropist Leaves $140 Million to 3 Colleges for Scholarships
Porter Byrum, who also invested in real estate, directed the money to Wake Forest, Queens, and Wingate universities, all in North Carolina. He rose from humble beginnings and extolled the virtues of his college education.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Academy of Motion Pictures and 3 Other Nonprofits Landed $50 Million Gifts
Plus, singer Jennifer Lopez and entrepreneur Ric Elias have contributed money to help Hurricane Maria survivors
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
73% of Donors Worldwide Are Women, and Most Like to Give Online, Study Says
Social media and email appeals remain important ways to attract donors, according to the report by the Public Interest Registry and Nonprofit Tech for Good.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Real-Estate Mogul Gives $50 Million for to U. of Michigan
The money will go toward career development and other student programs. Plus, the University of Arizona gets $30 million to endow Biosphere 2, and Tulane receives a $25 million contribution for medical research.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Buffett, Gates, and Bloomberg Give Largest Share of Wealth to Charity
The three men are the most generous among the 10 richest people in America, according to new analysis by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Broadcom Founders Give U. of California $200 Million for New College
The gift from Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan, is for health care that centers on treating the whole person using several types of therapeutic, preventative, and other care.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Billionaire Immigrant Gives $5 Million to Help to Harvey Flood Survivors
Also, two universities receive commitments for their business schools: $50 million for Iowa State and $12.5 million for Harvard. The University of Carolina at Chapel Hill gets $12 million for dramatic arts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Businessman Gives $115 Million to Boston U. for Life Sciences and Engineering
Rajen Kilachand, an alumnus born in Mumbai, India, says he is inspired by U.S. higher education: “No place does it with such integrity and honesty.”
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Trumps Announce Recipients of $1 Million for Hurricane Relief
The largest sums will go to the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. Also, Babson College gets a $36 million donation for programs and a new building, and the University of Texas at Austin receives $25 million for the School of Social Work.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
5 Smart Fundraising Tips From Wealthy Donors
Rich people are often bombarded with gift requests. The Chronicle mined its recent coverage for the best suggestions on how fundraisers can elevate their organization’s pitch above the din.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor