The Philanthropy 50
A Slow Year for Big Gifts Spurs Wealthy Donors to Creativity
While the bad economy slowed the amount wealthy people gave in multimillion-dollar donations to charities, the hard times triggered an outpouring of creative giving.
Endowments at Foundations and Nonprofit Groups
Endowments held by the 229 organizations in The Chronicle's annual survey lost a combined $29.1-billion. Read our special report.
Browse the Chronicle's database of endowments at nonprofit organizations and foundations
Expert Advice
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Grant-Making Forecast: How Charities Can Make Effective Appeals in 2010 and Beyond
As foundations cope with significant endowment losses, many are reducing their giving.
- Spending Donations Wisely in Hard Times
- Money Without Strings: The Debate Over Operating Support
- Starting and Building an Endowment
Latest Giving News
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Awards: Program That Gives Charities Administrative Support Is Honored
A family foundation in Iowa has won a national award because it sends its staff members to help local charities with technology, marketing, accounting, and other management...
- Bill and Melinda Gates Pledge $10-Billion for Vaccine Efforts
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An Epic Fund-Raising Journey Culminates in an Author’s Multimillion-Dollar Gift
- Bill and Melinda Gates Pledge $10-Billion for Vaccine Efforts
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Report From Haiti: Charities Cope With Loss and Devastation
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Bill Gates's Annual Letter Calls for Innovative Ideas
Podcasts About Giving
Philanthropy This Week: A new approach to measuring charity results.
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Ideas & Advice
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