http://philanthropy.com/section/Giving/257/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:25:18 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130634/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Careful-Listening-Helps-a/130634/ 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.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130635/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Do-sDon-ts-for/130635/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130632/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Billionaire-s-Adviser/130632/ 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.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130631/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Streisands-Adviser-Shares/130631/ Margery Tabankin, who has helped Barbara Streisand give away money for 25 years, says her values are the same as the entertainer.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130633/ http://philanthropy.com/article/People-Who-Need-People-to/130633/ How do the wealthy decide where to steer their gifts? Many turn to advisers like Margery Tabankin (whose clients include Barbara Streisand). Learn more about how these advisers work and what fundraisers should know about them.

]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130420/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Romney-Gave-His-Family-Fund/130420/ Mitt Romney contributed the money from 1999 through 2010. His foundation made its biggest grants to Mormon causes.

]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:03:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130317/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Former-Professor-Gives/130317/ Jim Simons, now a hedge-fund manager, and his wife, Marilyn, provided money to pay for a medical-research building and expand the life-sciences faculty.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130309/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Philanthropy-Advisory-Group/130309/ The expertise that the Philanthropic Initiative brings to the merger will enable the community foundation to provide a broader range of advice to its donors.

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130312/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Grant-ees-Get-a-Chance-to-Be/130312/ A San Francisco nonprofit gives fundraisers a chance to be on the other side of "the ask."

]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130361/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Minorities-Are-More-Generous/130361/ Two-thirds of minority households give, according to an examination by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:50:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130148/ http://philanthropy.com/article/10-Donors-to-Watch-in-2012/130148/ A look at philanthropists and grant makers whose giving could make a significant difference in 2012 and beyond.

]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130164/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Biggest-Gifts-by-Individuals/130164/ Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130163/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Donations-From-the-Rich-to/130163/ Not only were there many more gifts of at least $1-million but the number of commitments that exceeded $100-million also grew. The top gift came from Alice Walton and her family.

]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130144/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Donor-Advised-Fund-Grants-Inch/130144/ While assets grew fast, the increase in grants was not as healthy.

]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130137/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Americans-Are-Most-Generous/130137/ The United States jumped to the No. 1 spot, from fifth place, in a study of giving and volunteering in 153 countries.

]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130117/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Cornell-Receives-350-Million/130117/ The pledge from an anonymous supporter is one of the biggest gifts announced this year.

]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130098/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Former-Professor-Gives-SUNY-at/130098/ The gift, from the foundation of a former professor turned financier and his wife, is also one of the largest ever to any public university.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:38:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/130034/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Senator-Criticizes-Treasury/130034/ Sen. Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa, says a study of two specialized types of funds failed to deal with abuses he believes are widespread.

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129951/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Twitter-Co-Founder-Starts/129951/ Biz Stone and his wife, Livia, say they'll increase their giving after they learn what works and what does not.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129968/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Young-Internet-Tycoons-Embrace/129968/ A growing number of young technology entrepreneurs are giving big sums and getting involved in hands-on efforts to change society.

]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129973/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Chart-Technology/129973/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129724/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Donors-Emphasize-Support-for/129724/ Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen and Marc Andreesen made their biggest gift to a hospital emergency room. They say too many philanthropists don't think about steering money to first responders.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129740/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Social-Venture-Fund-Matures/129740/ Silicon Valley Venture Fund, one of the first such efforts, now has 150 donors who give advice and money.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129734/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Wealthy-Donor-Puts-Spotlight/129734/ Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen has written a book on giving that combines her expertise as a philanthropist and scholar.

]]> Sun, 13 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129645/ http://philanthropy.com/article/150-Million-Gift-Will-Help/129645/ Robert King, an investor, and his wife, Dorothy, want to combine research with practical training to help curb poverty.

]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/129373/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Couple-Criticizes-Risk/129373/ John and Laura Arnold, two generous Texas philanthropists, say they don't understand why many wealthy people are cautious about their giving.

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