Funders Weigh the Future of DEI, Climate, and Aid at U.N. Meeting
Chronicle reporter Stephanie Beasley offers an insider’s view of the annual United Nations General Assembly, where there was no shortage of big philanthropies advancing their causes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
More Funders Are Handing Off Grant-Making Duties to Intermediaries. Is It a Good Idea?
A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
By Overlooking Women, Nonprofits Are Leaving Billions on the Table
Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Health-Equity Trailblazer Robert Ross Discusses Lessons Learned and the Future of DEI
“Right now, political events seem to be working against us — those of us who believe in a multiracial democracy, in belonging and inclusion, in Martin Luther King’s description of the beloved community. But we’re very much on the right side of history,” says Ross.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
A Sneak Peek Into MacKenzie Scott’s Giving, Courtesy of Her Grantees
In the four years since Scott started surprising nonprofits with unrestricted, multimillion-dollar gifts, a few details about her selection process have become known.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Did Taylor Swift Create a New Era for Food Bank Donations?
Since launching her Eras Tour, the billionaire pop star has donated the equivalent of hundreds of thousands of meals. Yet food bank operators say the donations have provided only temporary relief.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Melinda French Gates Is Championing Reproductive Rights. Will It Lead to More Donations?
The mega philanthropist has pledged $200 million for reproductive rights in the U.S. The funding comes as more states enact abortion restrictions and demand for abortion-related care soars.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Trust Issues Could Plague Nonprofits, Philanthropy Ahead of Election
Americans’ trust in nonprofits is the highest it’s been since 2020, a new survey shows. However, many don’t believe nonprofits can be unbiased advocates for policy changes or voter engagement.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
As LGBTQ Rights Come Under Threat, Lambda Legal Mounts Effort to Raise $180 Million
The group is urging donors to support its efforts to take on more cases, particularly at the state level, where more than 500 bills targeting LGBTQ+ people were proposed and nearly 90 were enacted last year.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?
The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer