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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 1d

Donor loyalty is down. Could a combination of AI and a relational approach be the fix? Join our complimentary forum Oct 21 to learn how nonprofits are personalizing small-dollar appeals—and getting results. 💡

🎥 Recording & transcript for all who sign up 👉 : https://phlnthrp.com/3KHdOzt

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 2d

The fundraisers at America’s Favorite Charities know it’s tough out there for small and midsize nonprofits. But that doesn’t mean those groups can’t boost their fundraising. The top fundraisers offer tips.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 2d

What does it mean to tell the Muslim American story of generosity? In this episode of the Giving Done Right podcast, WF Fund President Dilnaz Waraich talks about Islamic principles behind charitable giving and how interfaith bridge-building strengthens communities.
https://phlnthrp.com/4h4yddX

Faith, Generosity, and Justice: Dilnaz Waraich on Muslim American Giving

In this episode, the WF Fund president discusses Islamic principles behind charitable giving, why trust-based philanthropy requires humility, and how interfaith bridge-building strengthens communities...

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 2d

Opinion: A recent op-ed overemphasizes the power of words to change people’s minds, writes G. Steve Jordan. https://phlnthrp.com/3WvmlrM

Jordan is principal at G. Steve Jordan Films.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for a powerful conversation with Ashleigh Gardere, president of PolicyLink, and Nandita Raghuram of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, as they explore bold ideas for structural and constitutional change — rooted in equity and justice.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 3d

The 22 fellows selected this year for MacArthur Foundation "genius awards" reflect "boldly and unflinchingly" what they see and hear from deep engagement with their communities, according to the director of the MacArthur Fellows program.
https://phlnthrp.com/3W0GaHo

MacArthur ‘Genius’ Award Winners Hold a Mirror Up to Our World

Many of this year’s fellows reflect what they see and hear from deep engagement with their communities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 3d

Among the winners of this year's MacArthur fellows awards are a political scientist whose research illuminated what helps people participate in civic life and how to help them connect across differences to solve collective problems.
https://phlnthrp.com/3KM5kae

MacArthur Foundation's ‘Genius' Fellows: The Full 2025 List

Among the winners is a photographer whose black and white images investigate poverty in America and Hahrie Han, a political scientist whose research illuminated what helps people participate in civic life and connect across differences to solve problems.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 3d

"The effects on the nonprofit sector was already ghastly before this, and depending on how long this shutdown goes on, it's going to go from worse to worser," said Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America.
https://phlnthrp.com/3L1bbsk

What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue

The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 3d

10,000 Degrees has received a $42 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. It is the third organization that provides scholarships to minority students to announce a massive Scott gift in recent weeks — a strong signal of her continued commitment to equity.
https://phlnthrp.com/3IAxsN6

MacKenzie Scott Isn’t Backing Away From DEI

The billionaire philanthropist has recently made large gifts to nonprofits that provide college scholarships to students of color.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 4d

Donor loyalty is down. Could a combination of AI and a relational approach be the fix? Join our complimentary forum Oct 21 to learn how nonprofits are personalizing small-dollar appeals—and getting results. 💡

🎥 Recording & transcript for all who sign up 👉 : https://phlnthrp.com/3KHdOzt

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 4d

💸📊 How are the latest fundraising trends impacting your newsroom? The Chronicle of Philanthropy is partnering with the Lenfest News Philanthropy Network to host a free workshop on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m. EDT.

Register today! https://phlnthrp.com/3KYYePH

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 4d

Opinion: After the Kirk assassination in Utah and the attack on a Mormon church, the Mormon commitment to serving others emerges as a powerful answer to hate, division, and violence, writes Eboo Patel for #TheCommons.
https://phlnthrp.com/474oDDl

The Church Americans Often Mock Could Teach Us to Heal

After the Kirk assassination in Utah and the attack on a Mormon church, the Mormon commitment to serving others emerges as a powerful answer to hate, division, and violence.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 4d

The 100 organizations identified by the Chronicle as America’s Favorite Charities raise more than $38 billion annually. What can their millions of contributions tell us about the donation trends, fundraising strategies, and macro forces influencing giving?
https://phlnthrp.com/3WrycqT

7 Things We Learned From America’s Favorite Charities

What giving to the 100 organizations that raise the most money tells us about donation trends, donor behavior, and fundraising strategies

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 4d

Big gifts are on the upswing this year, but the people who advise America’s ultrawealthy say top donors continue to feel overwhelmed and in doubt about where and how to give effectively.
https://phlnthrp.com/46YaCqu

What Fundraisers Should Know About Big Donors’ Thinking Right Now

Big gifts are on the upswing, but those who advise America’s ultra-wealthy say top donors continue to feel overwhelmed and in doubt about where and how to give effectively.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 5d

Special Report: It’s been half a decade of upheaval at the 100 biggest fundraising groups. What do their changing tactics tell us about the state of raising money today?

Read the full story: https://phlnthrp.com/4q714CD

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 5d

What are the biggest fundraising organizations? The Chronicle's special report #AmericasFavoriteCharities identifies the 100 organizations that raise the most in private support — cash and stock gifts only — from individuals, foundations, and companies. https://phlnthrp.com/47cPiPn

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 5d

Now live! The Chronicle's October issue unveils our exclusive ranking of America's Favorite Charities. How are the 100 biggest fundraising groups shifting strategies after half a decade of upheaval? What they can tell us about the state of raising money today. ▶️ https://phlnthrp.com/42pCBOI

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 5d

This report was made possible with support from @blackbaud.bsky.social .

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 5d

Today the Chronicle of Philanthropy releases America's Favorite Charities 2025, our special report identifying the 100 nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies.

View the report: https://phlnthrp.com/4nEU1iJ

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 6d

Even if all nonprofits are in the same storm, not all are in the same boat — those that have stashed money for emergencies are better protected. Giving experts share three approaches to endowment fundraising to help you save for a rainy day.
https://phlnthrp.com/46EdSIP

Weatherproof Your Future by Building an Endowment: Here’s How

Giving experts share three approaches to raising money that helps you weather any storm.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 6d

As FBI director Kash Patel works to reshape the agency, he announced it would sever its relationship with the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League, two organizations that for decades have tracked domestic extremism and racial and religious bias.
https://phlnthrp.com/42XJNSe

FBI Cuts Ties With Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League

The move came after complaints from some conservatives and prominent allies of President Donald Trump.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 6d

The ever-elusive philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave two large gifts last month totaling $120 million to support Black and Native American college students. The gifts appear to be among the first of her donations announced this year.
https://phlnthrp.com/3IYSghc

Mega-Donor MacKenzie Scott Gives Again: $120 Million to Two Orgs

Plus, five additional donors gave gifts of $100 million or more to support a range of university programs including architecture, conservation science, and engineering.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 7d

Charitable giving by affluent Americans continues to decline — dropping from 91% in 2015 to 81% in 2024, according to a 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy.

But there's a bright spot: volunteering up from 30% in 2020.
https://phlnthrp.com/4mJdPAd

Fewer Rich Donors Gave Last Year, While Young Donors Gained Ground

The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy finds that giving remains on a downward trajectory, even among the very affluent, but volunteering is up.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 7d

Opinion: Even as more nonprofits struggle to survive, many fail to utilize one of their greatest assets: their fundraisers’ code-switching skills, writes Noel Martin Rubio. https://phlnthrp.com/42nAWsO

What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Fundraisers Is Harming Their Missions and Bottom Line

Even as more nonprofits struggle to survive, many fail to utilize one of their greatest assets: their fundraisers’ translation skills.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 8d

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, could this be a moment to reimagine the nation’s founding promise of equality? Join us for a powerful conversation with Ashleigh Gardere, president of PolicyLink.

📅 Wednesday, October 22 | 🕛 12 p.m. ET
🔗 Register here: https://phlnthrp.com/3KSehyM