Why Perennial Donors Bloomberg and Gates Are Missing From the Latest Philanthropy 50
The rankings are designed to showcase new commitments, but not all philanthropists made them last year—or made them public.
By Maria Di Mento and Caroline Preston
Fundraisers Share Secrets for Navigating Wealthy Donors’ Increasing Demands
To make themselves stand out, nonprofits are helping the wealthy teach their children about generosity and recruiting entrepreneurs to their boards.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
How The Chronicle Compiled the Philanthropy 50 Top-Donor Ranking
The 13th annual Philanthropy 50, The Chronicle’s list of America’s most generous donors, is based on gifts and pledges of cash and stock to nonprofit organizations. Although The Chronicle attempted to find all information about large contributions made by individuals in 2012, not all…
A Former NFL Team Owner Champions Controversial Causes
Delores Barr Weaver is pouring $50-million into a fund to help girls caught up in sex trafficking and to reduce the number of rapes among people in the military, among other efforts.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor
Swarthmore College Gets $50-Million for Engineering and Science Facilities
Eugene Lang wants his alma mater to build engineering and science facilities.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
How to Find Wealthy Donors and Get That First Meeting
Advice from fundraisers and consultants on how to set yourself up to receive a big gift.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
In Fundraising, First Impressions Make All the Difference
During an initial meeting with wealthy donors, listen to their interests and don’t ask for money too soon.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Former Owner of DC Sports Team Makes $10-Million Pledge for Cardiovascular Institute
Irene Pollin, who owned the Washington Wizards with her late husband, Abe, has promised the money to Hadassah Medical Organization.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
A Financier Pledges $150-Millionto Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine will be renamed after Carl Icahn’s donation to support medical research.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
A Financier Commits $100-Million to Help Preserve New York’s Central Park
John Paulson’s money will be put into an endowment that finances daily operations and into capital projects such as restoring playgrounds.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
A Fashion Designer Supports Mobile Meals
Michael Kors gave $5-million to God’s Love We Deliver, a New York group that provides food to people with serious illnesses.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Financier Donates $100-Million to N.Y. Central Park
John Paulson is providing money to add to the endowment and pay for capital projects like restoring playgrounds.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Donors Give $20-Million for Psychiatric Research
Andrew Taylor, who made his fortune running rental-car companies, and his wife, Barbara have now committed a total of $70-million to the university.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Most Wealthy Donors Predict Flat Giving Till 2017, Study Finds
Education and health causes have the best chances of appealing to the wealthy, a new survey of 700 affluent Americans finds.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nike Chairman and Wife Give $125-Million for University’s Heart Institute
Phil and Penelope Knight provided the money to the Oregon Health & Science University.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
A Small Ind. Community Foundation Is Stunned by a $150-Million Gift
Few people in Elkhart, Ind., knew a successful businessman planned to leave more than $110-million in cash and 40-million worth of properties.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor