Philanthropists
Melinda Gates’s $12.5 Billion Separation Agreement Is a Windfall for Women’s Causes
While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy. Plus, read about Monday’s announcement.
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Individual Giving
The $230 Billion Donor-Advised Fund Industry Gets an IRS Hearing
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Executive Leadership
A Really Tough Job: Nonprofit CEOs Work to Make Their Roles More Manageable
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Philanthropy Today
How Will Melinda French Gates Distribute Her Billions?
Plus, why research into pro-democracy initiatives is needed (opinion); and why little humanitarian aid is reaching Gaza (opinion) -
Philanthropy Today
Proposed Tax Code Changes Could Reduce Charitable Giving (Opinion)
Plus, billionaire philanthropist Jim Simons has died; and Jack Dorsey’s $21 million gift -
Nonprofit Adviser
Nonprofit Leaders’ Advice to Their C-Suite Peers
Plus, join us tomorrow for a forum that explores solutions to leadership challenges
Big Philanthropy
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The Philanthropy 50: an Exclusive Chronicle Ranking of Who Gives the Most to Charity
Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg gave $3 billion to charity last year to take the top spot. -
Philanthropy 50
Michael Bloomberg Tops the List of America’s Biggest Donors in 2023
The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9 billion. -
Big Philanthropy
Big Surprises as MacKenzie Scott Announces ‘Open Call’ Winners
The billionaire philanthropist announced 361 winners — and $640 million in giving.
Opinion
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Expiring Tax Breaks, Charitable Giving, and What’s at Stake for Philanthropy
Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities. -
Critics Said Our Data Platform Exacerbated the Nonprofit World’s Inequities. They Were Right.
Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior. -
How ‘Yes, and’ Philanthropy Could Unite the Charitable World’s Opposing Forces
An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?
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Advice
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Leaders’ Advice for Other Leaders
Nonprofit chief executives share their secrets for managing stressful jobs and staying motivated. -
9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds
The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here’s advice from several experts. -
10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use
Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don’t. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak?
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Bitcoin Charity Lands $21 Million From Twitter Co-Founder
Plus, UC Davis and MD Anderson Cancer Center are among other nonprofits that received big sums. -
Megaphilanthropist and Science Champion Jim Simons Is Dead at 86
The billionaire philanthropist and math genius gave heavily to STEM after pioneering “quant” trading at his investment management firm Renaissance Technologies. -
Middleton Place Foundation Taps New CEO
Plus, Legal Services NYC has named its next executive director, and the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools will install a new leader in August. -
Opponents as Allies: The Thorny Proposition of a First-of-Its-Kind Foundation Gathering
Grant makers at the National Council on Foundations annual meeting consider how to find the common ground to build broader coalitions for efforts in education, the environment, health, and more. -
Turmoil at Vote.org
The voter-registration group promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees think the CEO is to blame. -
Luis Miranda Jr. Reflects on Giving, the Arts, and His Son Lin-Manuel in the New Memoir ‘Relentless’
Miranda spoke to the Associated Press about how he and his family have dedicated themselves to lifting up Latino communities through giving.
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