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

Last chance to register for our Oct 8 #philwebinar! Hatton and Jespersen share how they raised staff pay and benefits — even on tight budgets. Register now at: phlnthrp.com/46WOJbM

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Older generations are on track to pass significant wealth to loved ones and charities in the years ahead. Our Oct. 15 webinar with Janel Alpert and Lisa Sargent covers how to highlight legacy gifts thoughtfully and effectively. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4iVfAfu

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

How are top nonprofits growing fundraising revenue amid economic pressure and global conflict? Hear from leaders on this year's America's Favorite Charities growth list in our #philforum on Oct. 6. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4zS4iP0

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Should foundations with large endowments move more money out the door? On the latest podcast from the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Glen Galaich and Jamie Allison talk about payout, unrestricted grants and public stewardship. phlnthrp.com/4B3BQur

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Podcast: Who should control how foundation funds are spent?

A conversation with foundation executives about how to balance short-term needs with the long view.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Americans remain largely unaware of the role nonprofits play in their lives, and confidence in their ability to solve societal problems has slipped, according to a new Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy survey. phlnthrp.com/4ze4xmA

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For most Americans, nonprofits are "invisible"

A survey finds only 7% of Americans know they use nonprofit services, and public trust in charities' effectiveness is declining.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

How are nonprofits staying true to their missions while growing their budgets, staff and programs? The Chronicle of Philanthropy will explore the question in an online forum on Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. ET. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4iZ7bru

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"The tax code is the new frontier." That's how lawyer Danielle Conley describes a proposed rule that could strip tax-exempt status from about 18,000 schools. Nonprofit leaders worry it's a threat to the entire sector. Read the full story: phlnthrp.com/4h2MQAg

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Carnegie built libraries. Rockefeller funded public health. What is Elon Musk building for the public good? phlnthrp.com/3VgrTcB

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

HHS has proposed cutting most of Head Start's rules and giving states more control. The changes could end free daily meals, loosen student-teacher ratios and require classes to be taught only in English. Public comments are due Oct. 6. phlnthrp.com/4iZmWyy

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Some fear Trump’s Head Start plan could undermine services for poor families

They worry the focus would no longer be on alleviating the effects of poverty.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🗓️ Next week! Nonprofit CEOs want to pay staff competitively, but tight budgets make it hard. Join our Oct 8 #philwebinar to learn how leaders are raising compensation — salary, benefits, and beyond. Register today: phlnthrp.com/3VEP8gs

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Knowing when to leave is part of the job. We've rounded up resources on planning a leadership transition — from stepping down well to hiring your successor. Dive into the all the resources in this Playbook at: phlnthrp.com/4ysyteK #Nonprofit #Leadership #NonprofitPlaybook

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our October issue drops Tuesday! 17 of 25 top-growing charities sustained their fundraising growth. See how Mercy Ships, Samaritan's Purse, and more are doing it in America's Favorite Charities: Fundraising Growth. Look for the issue in your inbox or mailbox.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Congress, a board of trustees, the IRS and federal courts are supposed to oversee the Kennedy Center. An arts management scholar explains why that system has broken down and federal courts are now one of the few remaining checks. Read the full analysis: phlnthrp.com/3VoBm1p

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Who decides the future of the Kennedy Center?

Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing it.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

⏰ Last chance for early bird pricing! Leading a nonprofit today means managing four generations with different expectations around work and growth. Join our Nov. 5 #philwebinar on leading multigenerational teams. Early bird price of $69 ends Oct. 8. Register now: phlnthrp.com/4huhqBG

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Wealthy Gen Z and millennial donors favor causes over big institutions, a Bank of America report finds. About 30% help raise money for charities they support, vs. 11% of older donors. What major-gift fundraisers should know: phlnthrp.com/4jx4rBG

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What fundraisers need to know about how wealthy young donors give

A new Bank of America study finds younger donors are expanding where and how they give

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin is giving $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, which calls it the largest single gift to a U.S. university. Most of it, $2 billion, will build a Miami campus organized around "grand challenge areas" instead of majors. Read the full story: phlnthrp.com/4ynxlJ4

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Ken Griffin gives $3B to Carnegie Mellon

The money will go toward building a new 35-acre campus in Miami.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Gates Foundation ended a roughly $500 million anti-poverty program and is backing AI tools to help people access public benefits. “Poverty’s not a problem that can be solved by one philanthropy alone,” says Marisa Calderon, president of Prosperity Now. Full story 👉 phlnthrp.com/4yQVasL

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The MacArthur Foundation named its 2026 fellows on Tuesday. The 20 recipients, from the performing arts to the social sciences, will each receive $800,000 over five years. Read more about the 2026 MacArthur fellows: phlnthrp.com/3V9nTuq

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

New Center for Effective Philanthropy data show 93% of foundations say they've changed how they operate since federal funding cuts, but only 12% think it's working. Nonprofits say the support they're getting, professional development, isn't what they need most. phlnthrp.com/4AELZxk

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Nonprofits say funders aren't providing what they need to address new hardships

93% of foundations changed strategy since Jan. 2025, but only 12% say its been effective, per Center for Effective Philanthropy

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Donors remember impact, not activity. If your nonprofit lacks dedicated evaluation staff, learn which metrics matter and how to gather them consistently — then pair the data with story and visuals. Early bird price of $69 ends Oct. 15. Register now: phlnthrp.com/4htrJGd

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Humanitarian groups used the U.N. General Assembly week to look for ways to offset foreign aid cuts. Many are turning to Gulf nations, family offices and local partners, while some major foundations remain in "soul-searching mode." phlnthrp.com/4xQFFQD

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New humanitarian players hit U.N. sidelines urging support to counter aid cuts

They are searching for a counterweight to foreign aid cuts that have hampered global fights against disease, malnutrition and poverty.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Midlevel donors — those giving $1,000 to $10,000 — are loyal, consistent, and often overlooked. Fundraising leaders share how a dedicated program can turn them into steady support. phlnthrp.com/3TMcnVj

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Year-end giving is growing lopsided. CEO Ann Graham says the split is stark: "90 percent of the donations that come in are funded by 10 percent...What's shrinking is the 90 percent who are really concerned about filling their car up with gas or getting groceries." More: phlnthrp.com/3TKjVb4

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The "Great Wealth Transfer" is approaching as boomers age — and their wealth is headed to the next generation. Join our free forum Sept. 29 at 2pm ET on how to build ties with next-gen donors. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4zS4iP0

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Opinion: Philanthropy treats immigration as a separate, unequally funded program area, despite its links to racial justice and democracy. After a young Haitian man's death in Ohio, two funders urge funders to invest in Black migrant leaders. phlnthrp.com/4ruMbuX

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Black migrants are being hunted. Grant makers are still looking away.

Haitian immigrants face deportation and detention as philanthropic giving to immigrant and refugee causes remains a fraction of foundation grants.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

28 million U.S. children lack a quality park within a 10-minute walk of home, per KaBoom's new report. CEO Lysa Ratliff talks with the Giving Done Right podcast about the findings and MacKenzie Scott's unrestricted gift. Listen: phlnthrp.com/4jnGHQv

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Podcast: A candid look at what it takes to lead in these times

Lysa Ratliff, CEO of KaBoom, on the state of children’s mental health and why she refuses to soften the truth.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🎙️ Speaker highlight: Lisa Sargent, principal of Lisa Sargent Communications, joins our Oct. 15 #philwebinar on planned gift marketing. Sargent shares donor communications strategies that build legacy gift interest over time. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4y9aqRW

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative urging attendees to "step into the void created by retreating governments." Leaders responded with a $100 million breast cancer venture fund, new democracy funds and a call for donors to give more now. Read more: phlnthrp.com/3TOF2cj

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Bill Clinton calls on leaders to fill gaps left by 'retreating governments'

He called on attendees at this year's Clinton Global Initiative to “step into the void” after cuts to foreign assistance.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎤 Speaker highlight: Adam Jespersen, executive director of Montana Nonprofit Association, joins our Oct 8 #philwebinar on staff compensation. He'll share how to build the case for better pay. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4jaatrS

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Opinion: More than half of U.S. adults are at risk on social connection, per a new survey. Aaron Hurst of the US Chamber of Connection argues philanthropy has yet to treat the loneliness crisis as a fundable cause the way it did the environment or veterans' services. phlnthrp.com/4racw17

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Hiring nonprofit leadership? The Chronicle's Career Center reaches 122,000-plus monthly visitors — 21% in executive roles, with an average of 27 years of experience. 85% of jobs posted are management-level or above. Post your opening today. 👉 phlnthrp.com/3QmrGC8

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Gates Foundation spent $500 million over nearly a decade fighting U.S. poverty. Last year, it stopped. Its new strategy, led by investment group NextLadder, uses AI to help people secure public benefits they already qualify for. Read more: phlnthrp.com/4yQVasL

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Gates closed down a half billion anti-poverty effort and instead banked on AI

The philanthropy giant ended a broad approach and now will focus on tech fixes to put more money in people’s pockets.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Detroit Institute of Art is building a $300,000 AI tool to give fundraisers a full view of donors' relationships with the museum. It's one of several AI case studies in a new Remuseum report. Read more: phlnthrp.com/4y7nYx5

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Museums provide lessons on how to use AI effectively

A new report shows how art museums use AI tools to streamline donor research and engagement — lessons any nonprofit can apply.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Fundraising leaders share how to adjust year-end strategy as economic pressure reshapes who gives: court big donors with big ideas, keep everyday supporters close with monthly giving, and clean up your website and data first. phlnthrp.com/3TKjVb4

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

⏰ Last chance to register! Don't miss the chance to hear from Beth Hatcher and Gayle Pottle who are joining our Sept. 24 #philwebinar to share how to build a midlevel giving program that grows revenue without stretching your budget. Register: phlnthrp.com/4xGLgsO

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Jon Stewart returns as host of the First Responders Children's Foundation's Roll Call of Heroes ceremony in Times Square on Oct. 28 for National First Responders Day, continuing his years of advocacy for 9/11 responders and their families. phlnthrp.com/4ArQMSG

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Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

The "The Daily Show" host says he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A written succession plan can turn a chaotic leadership exit into an orderly handoff — and reveal skills gaps before they become crises. Most nonprofits don't have one. Build yours before you need it. phlnthrp.com/474mlEo

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Nine pro athletes gave more than $208 million to charity from 2021 to 2025, led by the late Jerry Richardson's $150 million gift to Wofford College. Michael Jordan ranked second with $30 million in combined gifts. See the full list: phlnthrp.com/3VqbX7s

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

⌛ Last chance! Chronicle of Philanthropy memberships are 30% OFF for a limited time! Get unlimited access to game-changing reporting and 30+ years of archives. Don't miss out — offer ends Sept. 22! Become a member today! ⭐ phlnthrp.com/4razLZ1 ⭐ #Nonprofit #Philanthropy #NonprofitSector

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Leading a nonprofit today means managing four generations with different expectations around work and growth. Join our Nov. 5 #philwebinar on leading multigenerational teams. Early bird price of $69 ends Oct. 8. Register now: phlnthrp.com/3UQfMmo

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🎙️ Speaker highlight: Janel Alpert, director of planned giving and principal gifts at Univ. of Michigan, joins our Oct. 15 #philwebinar on planned gift marketing. She'll share donor-centered strategies from her university fundraising work. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4gQZDpf

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A proposed rule that would take away tax-exempt status from schools that engage in race-based programs has nonoprofit leaders worried that the Trump administration will "weaponize" the IRS and extend that threat to the broader sector. phlnthrp.com/4h2MQAg

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Is Trump weaponizing the IRS against nonprofits?

Nonprofit leaders say proposed rules to pull tax-exempt status of colleges supporting DEI is a threat to the entire sector.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, handing the role to son Howard. He's given $71B to five foundations and plans to direct most of his $144B+ fortune to his family's foundations. Catch up on our recent coverage: phlnthrp.com/4jhlmIi

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Jeff Atwood and Betsy Burton are giving away $50 million — half their wealth — over five years, most to guaranteed-income pilots in three states with GiveDirectly. On the latest Giving Done Right podcast they talk about their data, strategy and take on MacKenzie Scott. phlnthrp.com/4xBJjhg

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Podcast: Why a couple is pledging half their wealth to guaranteed income programs

Jeff Atwood and Betsy Burton talk about their strategy, their admiration for MacKenzie Scott's giving, and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🎤 Speaker highlight: Julia Hatton, president and ceo at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, joins our Oct 8 #philwebinar on staff compensation. She'll share how to raise pay and benefits, even on a tight budget. Register today: phlnthrp.com/4xpF5ci

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