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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.
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A Quirky Grass-Roots Effort Supports 'Awesome’ Projects
An idea to get people to pool $1,000 a month to pay for creative projects has spawned a global movement that eschews typical foundation bureaucracy.
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A Philanthropist Takes the Long View
A young philanthropist bent on giving away half his fortune, the technology entrepreneur Greg Carr says social change isn't a short-term commitment. That's why he has given...
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Paul Allen Pledges $300-Million to Brain Research
The Microsoft co-founder has now committed a total of $500-million to the institute he founded to study how the brain works and what causes neurological diseases.
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Careful Listening Helps a Philanthropy Adviser
Sunny Fischer, who leads the philanthropy of the Chicago investment adviser Richard Driehaus, says her role is to be a researcher and analyst, and observer.
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Do’s and Don’ts for Fundraisers Seeking Gifts From Wealthy Donors
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Billionaire’s Adviser Focuses on Results
Christine Taylor, who advises the businessman Ronald O. Perelman, says she looks out return in investment as she vets potential donations, but ties to the donor also help.
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Streisand's Adviser Shares Star's Interests
Margery Tabankin, who has helped Barbara Streisand give away money for 25 years, says her values are the same as the entertainer.
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People Who Need People—to Help Them Give
The Chronicle takes readers behind the scenes to meet three prominent philanthropic advisers to learn how they work, and what advice they offer to fundraisers.
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Americans Are Most Generous, Global Poll Finds
The United States jumped to the No. 1 spot, from fifth place, in a study of giving and volunteering in 153 countries.
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A Twitter Co-Founder Starts Small With Family Charity
Biz Stone and his wife, Livia, say they'll increase their giving after they learn what works and what does not.
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Young Internet Tycoons Embrace Giving
A growing number of young technology entrepreneurs are giving big sums and getting involved in hands-on efforts to change society.
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Chart: Technology Entrepreneurs and Charitable Giving
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Wealthy Donor Puts Spotlight on Ordinary Donors
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen has written a book on giving that combines her expertise as a philanthropist and scholar.
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$150-Million Gift Will Help Stanford Train Entrepreneurs in Poor Countries
Robert King, an investor, and his wife, Dorothy, want to combine research with practical training to help curb poverty.
The Philanthropy 50
Among the five top philanthropists last year, three were couples under 40.
But even with $1.1-billion in new gifts from young billionaires on the Philanthropy 50 list, megaphilanthropy last year remained below levels seen before 2007's economic shock.
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