Special Report: The Philanthropy 50
As Tensions Over Wealth Gap Rise, Rich Give More
By Maria Di Mento and Caroline Preston
The nation’s 50 most-generous donors, including Jorge M. Pérez, continued to direct most of their giving to colleges, foundations, and other causes rather than social-service groups.
• The List: Donors gave at least $26-million to be included
• Charts and Tables: Key facts and figures
Live Discussion Transcript
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Seeking Big Gifts: Tactics for Trying Times
Read the trancript of a live online discussion about how charities of all kinds can win donations from wealthy donors.
Behind the Scenes With Donor Advisers
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People Who Need People—to Help Them Give
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...
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Careful Listening Helps a Philanthropy Adviser
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Streisand's Adviser Shares Star's Interests
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Billionaire’s Adviser Focuses on Results
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Do’s and Don’ts for Fundraisers Seeking Gifts From Wealthy Donors
The Philanthropy of Facebook's Founders
As Facebook goes public, explore how those who stand to make the most money from the company going public embrace philanthropy.
Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook’s CEO 'Friends’ Schools—With a $100-Million Gift
Dustin Moskovitz: Another Facebook Co-Founder Gets Philanthropic
Chris Hughes: 'Good' Magazine Acquires Jumo Charity Network
Young Internet Tycoons Hurry to Embrace Big-Scale Philanthropy
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- President Vows Not to Deter Wealthy From Giving
- One of the Nation's Richest Charities Regains Its Fundraising Footing
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- How the X-Prize Foundation Creates Prizes
Philanthropy Today
View more >>Highlights From Our New Issue
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Collaborative Approach Gaining Favor as Strategy for Deep-Seated Problems
Community groups find that the coalition approach can be more successful than a single program in tackling social problems that have defied solutions, such as low reading...
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Moblie Philanthropy Goes Big
Nonprofits are asking people to text pledges at galas and other events, and finding ways to get large donations, rather than the typical $10 or $25 gifts of the past.
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