‘Forbes 400′ and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Who Gave Big in 2018
Only 21 people on the Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear among this year’s Philanthropy 50. And among the 143 U.S. signers of the Giving Pledge, 14 individuals or couples landed a spot on the Philanthropy 50.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Transparency Boosts Donations, Even for Struggling Charities, Study Finds
An examination of GuideStar data showed big fundraising benefits for nonprofits that opened up their books.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Young Stars Are Born: a Theater for Life Lessons
Tada Youth Theater offers programs to get kids involved in singing, dancing, and acting.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
All Donors Need More Education — Not Just the Wealthy
People who give $10,000 to $100,000 a year find it nearly impossible to figure out where to give and how to donate effectively, says one philanthropist who tried everything she could to learn more.
By SYLVIA BROWN
Contributor
How Grant Makers Can Tune In to What Nonprofits Need Most
Foundation officials must get out of their own echo chambers and understand the realities of what nonprofits and their beneficiaries face every day.
By HILARY PENNINGTON
Contributor
Chronicle’s Impact-Investing Report Missed a Key Ingredient
Matt Onek, head of Mission Investors Exchange, says our analysis of impact investing at the 15 wealthiest foundations should have more prominently noted the importance of program-related investments.
Lessons for Charity Leaders From EducationSuperHighway
Evan Marwell, who started a nonprofit designed to expire after eight years with its mission complete, says his approach can have impact and excite donors.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Women of Color Shouldn’t Face So Many Hurdles to Leadership. Here’s What We Can All Do.
Grant makers can channel more funds to groups that work to remedy the situation, and nonprofits can be more aware of bias and provide mentors and other help.
By Ofronama Biu
Contributor
Hard Times, Hard Decisions: 7 Things Small and Midsize Charities Should Do When a Recession Looms
With economists warning of an economic downturn, nonprofits and experts talk about what charities should do now to weather the storm.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Ready to Change the World? Jean Case Explains How
The chief executive of the Case Foundation and author of a new book on social change explains her five principals for putting innovative ideas into practice.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
How Charities Found #GivingTuesday Success Ditching Facebook for Face-to-Face Fundraising
One Ohio town of just 4,300 residents raised $1.6 million; a United Way promoted “Thanking Tuesday.”
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects