Donors Stepped Up at Year’s End; DAF Sponsors Can Spur Giving
Giving was up 21 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third. Plus, a survey of DAF sponsors and event fundraising in 2024.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Nonprofits Are Struggling. These Emergency Funds Are Offering Help
The philanthropic response to the federal government’s defunding of nonprofits has been sluggish, but emergency funds are starting to emerge. The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides a list.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Reid Hoffman’s $10 Million Contest to Restore Trust in Institutions
Introducing our Commons in Conversation podcast! The LinkedIn co-founder joins Lever for Change’s Cecilia Conrad to talk about his open call to lift up new ideas — and attract funding — for reforms of government, the media, higher education, and more.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
‘Heartening’ Rebound Lifts College and University Gifts to $61.5 Billion
Giving increased by 3 percent in 2024. Bright spots included gifts from DAFs and funding for research.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
In a Time of Nonprofit Defunding, Will Foundations Put More Money on the Line?
Progressive foundations have been largely silent in response to Trump administration policies that affect many of the nation’s nonprofits. But some insiders say a response is coming.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Lands $125 Million From Comcast CEO and Wife
Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Facing Federal Defunding, Nonprofits Draft Best and Worst Case Budgets
Organizations struggle to plan amid uncertainty about federal funds. As a result, some are crafting multiple spending plans.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Facing Anti-DEI Investigations, Colleges Cut Ties With Nonprofit Targeted by Conservatives
The PhD Project aims to help diversify the business world and higher education faculty.
By Cheyanne Mumphrey and Jocelyn Gecker
AP Education Writers
After Monthslong Search, AFP Has a New CEO
H. Art Taylor knows the nonprofit world well. He served as CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance for 23 years.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
Students and Community Members Tap Into Indigenous Food Traditions
An institute at Cal Poly Humboldt has hosted seed and plant exchanges, a program on the restoration of kelp forests, workshops on tuna canning and salve making, and more.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor