The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle's exclusive Philanthropy 50 is out. Michael Bloomberg tops the list for the third straight year — $4.3 billion in 2025 giving. Who are America's top donors? See the full list at: https://phlnthrp.com/47AUIU6
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Build stronger corporate partnerships through employee engagement. Join our March 26 webinar for practical strategies from fundraising experts.

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Tax Changes Drove a DAF Boom. Here's How to Unlock More Giving. With DAF assets at an all-time high, experts share proven ways to reach donors and move them to give.

Donor-advised funds have never been so flush with cash — $326 billion and counting. Here's how nonprofits are tapping into that money, from wealth screenings to community foundation matchmaking.
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Hold Fundraisers Accountable for Their Role in Epstein's Rise It is the job of the fundraising team to support, protect, and set standards for elite nonprofit institutions, including protecting faculty from exactly the kind of manipulation that Jeffrey Epstein c...

Everyone's named the scholars who took Epstein's money. Almost no one has named the fundraisers who approved it.

That's a problem — and not just for Harvard and MIT.

New opinion essay: https://phlnthrp.com/4cBdM8n

Big changes are coming for nonprofits in 2026. Download our free Key Takeaways report to stay ahead: tax laws, short-term financing, and planning for uncertainty. 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/4r9mb6C

Join our complimentary forum on March 10: "How to Foster Long-Term Ties with Big Donors." Top fundraisers will share effective strategies for winning big gifts, meaningful recognition, and keeping donors engaged.

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Are nonprofits and foundations disconnected? Only 33% of nonprofit leaders feel funders understand their challenges, while just 25% of foundation leaders say nonprofits grasp what they're facing. Our new survey reveals the gap. Read the story and download the report: https://phlnthrp.com/3MWdONE

Who are America's top 50 donors? Find out on March 10 when the Chronicle of Philanthropy releases our exclusive Philanthropy 50 list, the annual ranking of who gave the most to charity the previous year. Don't miss the release. Sign up for our newsletter. 📩 https://phlnthrp.com/40ww6rK

Julián Castro Plans to Build a $250M Endowment for Latino Community Groups The former housing secretary is working to increase the assets and footprint of the California-based nonprofit he has led since January 2024.

Former HUD secretary Julián Castro is building a $250M endowment to launch an initiative to create permanent funding for Latino-led nonprofits — a historically underfunded sector despite serving rapidly growing communities.

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We're looking forward to our March 19 #philwebinar with strategic planning pro Maureen Beauregard, president and CEO of Easterseals NH & VT.

Join us to learn practical strategies to steady your organization amid uncertainty. Register today at: https://phlnthrp.com/4qPZpQN

How to Foster Civic Engagement Among Gen Zers Small, approachable actions are key.

The C & S nonprofit is empowering 20M young people through small civic actions—calling reps, volunteering, hosting conversations. The goal: build engagement like building muscle. Small sparks could ignite broader participation for the next generation.
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Caught in a Web of DAF Transfers Donors get a tax deduction for donor-advised fund contributions, but billions of payouts each year are simply recycled to other DAF providers

$2.9B moved between donor-advised funds in 2023 without reaching charities. DAF-to-DAF transfers surged 200% since 2019 but count as "payouts"—inflating how much actually goes to nonprofits. Critics call it warehousing.
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Is "philanthrobabble" hurting your message? Our new video explores why the sector is hooked on jargon like "civic capacity" and "anti-displacement strategy"—and how plain language builds trust.

Explore our recent articles on language at: https://phlnthrp.com/4rhroJA

As War Rages in Iran, Nonprofits Must Fight Islamophobia in the U.S. Civic institutions can shift the anti-Muslim narrative by elevating positive stories, fostering cooperation, and modeling a more inclusive vision of America.

Opinion: As war in Iran fuels another surge in Islamophobia in the U.S., columnist Eboo Patel calls on civic institutions to amplify positive stories, foster cross faith collaboration, and define America as a place where Muslims belong.
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In April 2025, a nonprofit leader learned via email that $3M in federal funding was canceled. Staff went from 24 to 12 overnight. A new Chronicle of Philanthropy survey of 350+ leaders finds she's not alone — 45% of nonprofits lost federal funding in 2025.

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Who are America's top 50 donors? Find out on March 10 when the Chronicle of Philanthropy releases our exclusive Philanthropy 50 list, the annual ranking of who gave the most to charity the previous year. Don't miss the release. Sign up for our newsletter. 📩 https://phlnthrp.com/40ww6rK

Searching for your next role in the nonprofit sector? The Chronicle of Philanthropy's job board features 200+ opportunities for nonprofit and fundraising professionals. Browse open roles 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/4qZvoOO

Our March issue drops March 10 featuring the Philanthropy 50—America's top donors. Inside: building megadonor relationships, Giving Pledge billionaires, MacKenzie Scott's $60M gift distribution, and nonprofit turnover solutions.

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Congress and the Media Should Turn Up the Heat on Nonprofits Aggressive oversight — not new laws — may be the only way to curb the growing use of charitable dollars for political ends.

Opinion: Congress and the media are ramping up scrutiny of nonprofits — and that may be the only real check on how charitable dollars are increasingly used for political ends.
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The Combined Federal Campaign Goes Dark After more than 60 years, the federal workplace giving effort appears to be shutting down.

The Combined Federal Campaign, the federal workforce's 60-year-old charity drive, appears headed for shutdown. The agency that runs it said it will turn off its web portal March 4.
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Join our complimentary forum on March 10: "How to Foster Long-Term Ties with Big Donors." Top fundraisers will share effective strategies for winning big gifts, meaningful recognition, and keeping donors engaged.

Register now: https://phlnthrp.com/4kDcYl4

How Seattle Seahawks Sale Will Benefit Charity The late Paul Allen left behind an estimated $26 billion that he wanted to largely leave to charity. His estate is finally selling the football team, which represents nearly a quarter of his fortune.

Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder and Seattle Seahawks owner, died in 2018 with $26B earmarked for charity. Now, his estate is selling the Seahawks — potentially for a record $6.5B+. Here's why billionaire estates take so long to settle.
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45% of nonprofits had federal funding cut or not renewed in 2025 — and 96% say it had at least some impact. New survey reveals how the sector is responding: https://phlnthrp.com/4r7sWG4

Have a Plan Ready for When Big Gifts Surprise You Windfalls are more common than you may think. These tips will help you write a windfall policy so good fortune doesn’t catch you off guard.

Luck favors the prepared, and surprise major gifts are more common than you may think. An expert shares five steps to writing a windfall policy so that good fortune doesn't catch you off guard.
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⏰ Last chance to register! Tap into $326 billion in donor-advised fund assets. Our March 5 #philwebinar features a community foundation that sponsors hundreds of DAFs and two nonprofits that recently ramped up DAF fundraising with impressive results.

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Big changes are coming for nonprofits in 2026. Download our free Key Takeaways report to stay ahead: tax laws, short-term financing, and planning for uncertainty. 👉 https://phlnthrp.com/4r9mb6C

We're looking forward to our March 19 #philwebinar with strategic planning pro John D. Lloyd, Ed.D. Nearly half of nonprofit leaders don't have strategic plans — but those who do say they're vital for strengthening revenue, decision-making, and focus.

Register today at: https://phlnthrp.com/4s8TbN1

Lynda and Stewart Resnick Give UCLA $100 Million for Psychiatric Care The gift expands mental and behavioral health services at the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.

Los Angeles billionaires Lynda and Stewart Resnick gave UCLA Health $100 million through their Resnick Foundation to expand mental and behavioral health services at the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
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Build a Supportive, Active Board: 3 Proven Tactics Seasoned leaders share advice on what it takes to create a healthy dynamic between nonprofit boards and executives.

Thriving nonprofit boards feel connected to the mission, and communicate well both internally and with executive teams. Seasoned leaders share advice on what it takes to create a healthy dynamic between trustees and executives.
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A Children's Hospital Is Renamed for Dolly Parton Dolly Parton Children's Hospital hopes to transform pediatric care in Tennessee. The singer’s support comes as rural hospital closures have left tens of millions of people with fewer health care optio...

Dolly Parton is lending her name to advance pediatric care in Tennessee. East Tennessee Children’s Hospital will now be known as Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital.

“Every child deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love,” says Parton.
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