10 Things to Consider Before Seeking Gifts Abroad
Nonprofit leaders share advice on how to decide whether to raise money overseas ― and steps to take to get started.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
Pom Wonderful Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick Give $10 Million to Aspen Institute (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Plan International receives $12 million for global programs for girls, and two universities land large donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Straight Cash vs. Matching Gift: a Surprise Winner?
Two researchers at Texas A&M University suggest that a matching gift signals a weaker endorsement of a charity than simply making a big gift.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
How Quiet Donors Became Champions for Black Giving
Eddie and Sylvia Brown have given $40 million to education, the arts, and health care. Most of their gifts require that recipients raise additional dollars from other rich African-Americans.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
U. of Central Florida Lands $13 Million for Athletic Scholarships (Gifts Roundup)
In addition, the Worcester Art Museum, the Moore College of Art and Design, Tulane’s architecture school, and the University of Akron all received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Advice for Wealth Advisers: How to Talk With Your Clients About Philanthropy
Key questions to ask — and pitfalls to avoid — when advising high-net-worth clients on charitable giving.
By PAGE SNOW
Contributor
Jonathan and Mindy Gray Give $25 Million for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research
Also, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the University of Chicago have each received anonymous gifts of $25 million.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Program Aims to Demonstrate Major-Gift Strategy for Public Media
Greater Public and Veritus Group hope the pilot program will help broadcasters tap into the unrealized potential of big-gift fundraising.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Share of Taxpayers Claiming Charitable Deduction Plunges to 8.5 Percent, Study Shows
One of the authors says the findings indicate it may be time for “panic” among nonprofits that rely on lower-income donors.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Jody and John Arnhold Give $6.1 Million to Promote Dance Education Programs (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, William DiSomma gives $25 million to OFS Healthcare to improve community patient care using medical devices, robots, and artificial intelligence.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
As the Cost of a 4-Year Degree Soars, Community Colleges Reap More Big Gifts
Big donations to two-year colleges rose from $2.5 million in 2009 to $54 million last year, according to a Chronicle analysis. Even the metal band Metallica is chipping in.
By Maria Di Mento and Michael Theis
UC-San Francisco Lands $25 Million, and UC-San Diego Gets $20 Million (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, two additional universities and the Mark Twain House and Museum receive big donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Prepare Nonfundraisers for Meetings With Big Donors
Use this form to prepare for, and keep leaders on track during, meetings with major donors
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Plus, USC’s classical radio station and Indiana University’s art museum received big bequests
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Walmart Heir Jim Walton Gives $1.2 Billion to Unnamed Charity
The donor, whose net worth Forbes estimates at $51 billion, didn’t indicate the name of the nonprofit receiving the gift.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
One Woman’s Planned-Giving Story
Donors don’t have to be millionaires to make a difference, and nonprofits should always ask them to put their intentions in writing.
By Carol Weisman
Contributor