Donations From the Rich to Charities Rose in 2011
Not only were there many more gifts of at least $1-million but the number of commitments that exceeded $100-million also grew. The top gift came from Alice Walton and her family.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Most-Viewed Giveaway Stories of 2011
Readers of The Chronicle’s blog on giving were interested in Steve Jobs’s opinions about philanthropy and advice for grant seekers.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Donor-Advised Fund Grants Inch Up in 2010
While assets grew fast, the increase in grants was not as healthy.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
Veteran lawyer will lead foundation created by the late hotel mogul.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Cornell Receives $350-Million Gift to Support Technology Campus
The pledge from an anonymous supporter is one of the biggest gifts announced this year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Foundation Giving to Hispanic Causes Remains Flat
One percent of American foundation grants go to Hispanic causes in the United States and elsewhere, a new study finds.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
Giving Increases at Global-Health Nonprofits
Gates foundation was the biggest private supporter of international health groups, a new study finds.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
How to Help Donors Give Wisely
Giving experts offer questions that are smart to ask charities and how to find some of the answers.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Confronting the Gates Foundation’s ‘Brass-Knuckle’ Dominance
The big foundation needs to create a “culture of dissent” but also deserves praise for its advocacy and willingness to make long-term bets.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Senator Criticizes Treasury Department Report on Giving
Sen. Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa, says a study of two specialized types of funds failed to deal with abuses he believes are widespread.
By Lisa Chiu
Contributor
George Soros Appoints New Leader to Oversee His Giving
A Harvard professor and criminal-justice expert has been chosen to lead the financier’s global network of philanthropies.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Why DonorsChoose.org Works With Internet Entrepreneurs
Charles Best, the founder of the online education charity DonorsChoose.org, talks about how big-name online supporters like Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist, are important to its mission.
By CODY SWITZER
Contributor
Giving News Roundup: Corporate Donations to Remain Flat
Successful grant making for juvenile-justice efforts explored, plus the Kennedy Center gets $5-million from a Russian financier.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A Potential $15-Billion Windfall for Effective Nonprofits
A new study shows that a small share of giving could be steered to high-performing charities if nonprofits took more steps to inform donors.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Social-Justice Giving Hit Skids During Recession
Grant making to groups that promote economic and social equity dropped by 19 percent in 2009, according a new study.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Multimillion-Dollar Commitments by Grant Makers; Other Updates
Dell is pledging $4-million to fight pediatric cancer, while an Internet bank gives new customers cash to donate to charity.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor