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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. 

America's Top Donors

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.

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Inside the Federal Budget

Follow how the proposed federal budget for fiscal 2011 will affect the nonprofit world and share your thoughts on what you think Congress should respond to the President's proposal.

 

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President Revives Call for New Charitable-Deduction Limit

Many Nonprofit Programs Hold Even or See Gains in Obama's 2011 Budget

Plan Proposes Increase for National Service

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Opinion: Creating More Jobs for the Nonprofit World

Lester M. Salamon, the director of the Center for Civil Society Studies at Johns Hopkins University, explains why he believes a White House proposal to enact a payroll tax credit would help nonprofit employers hire new workers.

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Explore Our Current Issue

The latest issue of The Chronicle features the Philanthropy 50, our annual ranking of America's most-generous donors; in-depth reports on the nonprofit world's work in Haiti; and more.

Free Advice for Fund Raisers

Three seasoned fund raisers will take your questions about how to connect with big donors during a live discussion on Tuesday, February 9, at noon Eastern time.

To participate in the live discussion and view transcripts of our previous events, visit our Live Discussions page.

Haiti: The World Responds

 

 

Donations for Haiti have exceeded $644-million, as of February 3.

Complete coverage from The Chronicle of how charities are responding to the disaster in Haiti.

Audio: Chronicle reporters discuss the relief effort.