Opinion
DAF Sponsors Aren’t All Created Equal. New Legislation Should Reflect That.
Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds.
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Opinion | What We've Learned
To Address Drops in Giving, My Nonprofit Turned Fundraising Into a Game
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The Commons
Race Matters More Than a Red-Blue Kumbaya
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Navigating Differences
The Israel-Hamas War Is Tearing Nonprofits Apart. But Some Are Bridging Staff Divides
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Philanthropy Today
Community-Foundation DAFs Require Unique Regulations (Opinion)
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Fundraising Update
Fundraisers Tackle Donor Influence, A.I., at AFP ICON Conference
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Philanthropy Today
How Turning Fundraising Into a Game Made Giving Fun (Opinion)
Plus, a dispatch from the Association of Fundraising Professionals ICON conference; and Belmont U. lands $58 million from a music executive
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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.
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Foundation Compensation: When Are CEO Salaries Too High?
Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible. -
The Fearless Fund, DEI, and Attacks on Philanthropic Freedom
Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation’s right to hold a grant contest for Black women. -
MacKenzie Scott, Stop Ignoring Small Nonprofits Like the One I Founded at Age 13
Ninety-two percent of organizations — including mine — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others make it impossible for us to get needed funds.
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Advice
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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? -
A Dozen Ways to Create Events Donors Love — Without Spending a Fortune
Add a live peer-to-peer fundraising element to boost results while engaging guests in a fun way, and more tips from three event-planning experts. -
What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?
Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues.
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Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Commits $54.5 Million to Advance Health Equity
Also, PNC Foundation gave $20.2 million to enhance outdoor play for young children, and the Kraft Heinz Company Foundation committed $15 million to address global malnutrition and hunger. -
‘It’s Hard to Hate Up Close': Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation
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Belmont U. Lands $58 Million From Nashville Music Executive
Plus, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation received $50 million from Florida’s Pagidipati family for a new pediatric hospital. Also, Hoag Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital landed big gifts. -
How to Hedge Against the Influence of Big Donors? Increase Your Pool of Supporters
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Humanitarian-Aid Group BRAC USA Selects Next CEO
Also, the Connecticut Community Foundation has named a new leader, and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation will install its next president in the fall. -
Philanthropy Spent $11 Million to Prevent Changes to DAF Rules
Opponents of the 2021 attempt to speed donor-advised fund payouts stopped the legislation dead in its tracks.
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