How The Chronicle Compiled the Data for How America Gives
The project analyzes the giving patterns of Americans with findings presented by state, county, and metropolitan area based on itemized tax-return data from the IRS.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Growing Wealth in San Jose Doesn’t Always Work Out Well for Charity
Smaller groups are often overlooked by Silicon Valley’s wealthy. A case study with data from The Chronicle’s special report “How America Gives.”
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Albany Charities Find It Hard to Tap Influx of Wealth
Nonprofits are looking at ways to get more from a broad spectrum of local donors. A case study with data from The Chronicle’s special report “How America Gives.”
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Milwaukee Mines ‘Untapped Promise’ of Big Donors to Close Funding Gap
How the city boosted giving by identifying donors who were “giving way under their capacity.” A case study with data from The Chronicle’s special report “How America Gives.”
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Look at Whether Your Area Should Be Giving More
See how much more nonprofits in your geographic area would raise if their donors gave at national averages.
By Tyler Davis and Drew Lindsay
Giving in the 50 Largest Metropolitan Areas
See the dollars donated — and the dollars that might have been donated — in America’s biggest cities.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
New Orleans Cooks Up a Special Sauce to Boost Middle-Class Giving
Contrary to national trends, middle income workers have become the backbone of giving in the Big Easy, according to a Chronicle data analysis. Locals explain what made it happen.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Prudential’s Charity Leader Feels Good About Focusing on the Bottom Line
Lata Reddy is upfront about tying its philanthropy to its business model. Is this the future of corporate giving?
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
When the Person Is Rescued but Not the Wheelchair
A group called Portlight Inclusive Disaster Strategies seeks better planning for people with special mobility needs when weather events disrupt daily life.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Fundraisers Must Adapt to New Breed of Wealthy Young Donors, Authors say.
Unlike earlier generations, rich millennials and members of Generation X want to be deeply engaged with the charities they support.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor