‘Forbes’ Says Huntsmans Are Most Generous; ‘Harper’s’ Says PBS Whitewashes Programming
The Utah businessman gave away a much greater share of his wealth than Bill and Melinda Gates did, while Harpers says PBS kowtows to wealthy donors.
By Maria Di Mento and Avi Wolfman-Arent
Private Support to Individual Feeding America Food Banks
A sampling of some of the largest Feeding America food banks shows a wide range in donations year over year.
Charities Whose Donations Grew and Dropped the Most in 2013
Private support for the National Academy of Sciences grew more than 955 percent.
New to the Philanthropy 400 in 2014
Organizations that made the list for the first time this year or are returning after being off the list for at least a year.
Off the Philanthropy 400 in 2014
Organizations that appeared in the 2013 list but didn’t raise enough money to be included in 2014.
Forecast for Fundraising in 2014: a Sampling of What Big Charities Expect
The Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation and Guild Association expects a 133.1% increase in private support.
$4.4-Billion in Oil-Spill Fines Flows to Nonprofit Projects on the Gulf Coast
More cash may be on the way as the legal wrangling over the 2010 disaster in the Gulf of Mexico continues.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
If Giving Makes People Happy, Authors Ask, Why Not Give More?
A new crop of social scientists wants to isolate the causes and consequences of giving. Will the nonprofit world benefit?
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
How The Chronicle Compiled Its Philanthropy 400 Rankings of the Largest Charities
The list is based on cash and product donations as well as stock, land, and other gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations in the United States.
By Anu Narayanswamy
Contributor
Charities Use Customized Tools and More to Keep Donors in Touch
To compete for donations from the rich, nonprofits are using creative approaches like personalized videos, one-of-a-kind photo books, and password-protected web pages.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor