Bill Gates Speaks Out About Philanthropy
In an interview with The Chronicle, Bill Gates talks about "smarter" giving and philanthropy's most exclusive club.
Transcript of Live Discussion: Giving USA
Read the transcript of our live online discussion about Giving USA, the annual tally of donations in the United States, and other new studies that examine the state of fund raising.
What Wal-Mart's Pledge Means to Hunger Groups
Leaders at two hunger-relief organizations discuss what Wal-Mart's $2-billion pledge will mean for groups that are looking to create long-term solutions to America's hunger problem.
Find Big Donors: Search Gifts of $1-Million or More
T. Denny Sanford, the South Dakota philanthropist, recently gave $50-million to the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, Calif.
Find out where his gift stacks up against other 2010 gifts and browse our extensive database that includes individual gifts of $1-million or more made to charities since 2003.
America's Biggest Givers: 2009
Stanley F. and Fiona B. Druckenmiller, No. 1 on The Chronicle's list of America's most-generous donors, gave $705-million to their foundation.
Search the entire Philanthropy 50 list
Search The Chronicle's annual listings of America's top donors since 2000:
Latest Giving News
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Ford Commits $85-Million to Global-Warming Fight
The Ford Foundation will make grants to ensure that the needs of rural and indigenous people are not left out in efforts to combat climate change.
- Advisers to the Wealthy Predict Rise in Giving to Offset Tax Increases
- Nonprofit Job-Training Programs Show Promising Results
- Foundations and Donors Urged to Move Quickly to Adapt to Changes
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Big Foundation Pledges $100-Million in Charity Loans
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New Grants Seek to Aid Donors
Expert Advice About Giving
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Perspectives From a Young Philanthropist
Read the transcript of our recent discussion with Levani Lipton, a young philanthropist who directs the Ananda Foundation.
- Grant-Making Forecast: How Charities Can Make Effective Appeals in 2010 and Beyond
- Spending Donations Wisely in Hard Times
- Money Without Strings: The Debate Over Operating Support
- Starting and Building an Endowment
Notable Gifts
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Former Secretary Leaves $7-Million to Her Illinois Alma Mater
A former secretary left $7-million to her alma mater.
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Couple Gives $10-Million to Foster Religious Tolerance
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Ex-Teacher Gives N.J. School $60-Million Bequest
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Cincinnati Arts Groups Get $85-Million
Ideas & Advice About Giving
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Arts Groups Get Timely Operating Support
A new fund provides no-strings-attached grants and consulting help to Atlanta charities.
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Foundations Step In to Fill a Reporting Gap Created by Shrinking Newsrooms
As newsrooms lose staff members and other resources, foundations are stepping in to fill the gaps in health-care reporting.
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Liberia’s Foundation-Supported Philanthropy Agency Offers Model
A group of American foundations has financed a government office in Liberia that works to coordinate philanthropic efforts in the African country.
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New Exchange Seeks to Help Charities Expand
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