Video: The Future of Philanthropy With Emmett Carson
The chief executive of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation explains why he’s optimistic about the future of philanthropy despite the fact that nonprofits and foundations have been slow to adapt to generational differences.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Video: How to Work With High-Profile Influencers
A consultant who works with nonprofits explains how organizations can approach people who are well-known and how to get and keep them engaged.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Video: From $141 Million Lottery Winners to Grant Makers
Fifteen years ago, Carmen and Alcario Castellano won the lottery and started a family foundation. Hear how they are using their grant making to encourage nonprofits to build more diverse leaders and boards.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Video: Raising $275 Million From Scratch
Chronicle reporter Megan O’Neil sits down with Adrienne Brooks of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to discuss its successful capital campaign, its membership program, and the museum’s next steps.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
How Nonprofits Across the U.S. Observed the Solar Eclipse
We asked you to share what your staff were doing for the celestial event, using hashtag #npeclipse. These were your responses.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
Cutting Through the Noise: Insight From Young Professionals
The Chronicle interviewed three people in their 20s and 30s about what opportunities they look for when working with nonprofits.
By Nidhi Singh and CODY SWITZER
Dumbledore’s Army Comes to Life in Harry Potter-Inspired Nonprofit
How one nonprofit channels fans’ passion for pop culture into social activism.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
How Nonprofit Leaders and Others Responded to Jeff Bezos’s Request for Giving Advice
When the billionaire Amazon founder asked for philanthropic suggestions on Twitter, charities, journalists, and online commentators were quick to respond. Here are some of their ideas.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
How a Fundraiser Made His First 6-Figure Gift Request
The third in a series of videos from a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference that tell how development veterans landed their first big contribution.
By Timothy Sandoval, Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh
How One Fundraiser Closed a Big Gift Despite Knowing Little About the Donor
The second in a series of videos from a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals conference that tell how development veterans landed their first big contribution.
By Timothy Sandoval, Eden Stiffman and Nidhi Singh