The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is a newspaper that focuses on the nonprofit sector. Located in Washington, DC, it serves charity leaders, foundation executives, fundraisers, and others engaged in philanthropy. The publication releases 12 issues annually and refreshes its website on a daily basis. Established in 1988 by editor Phil Semas and managing editor Stacy Palmer, it is operated by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which also produces The Chronicle of Higher Education, a weekly newspaper that reports on colleges and universities.

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From $100,000 to $185 Raised: The Toll of Job Losses, Federal Cuts on Fundraising

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Rasheeda Childress

Many nonprofits are reeling from federal funding cuts — and are holding their breath in an uncertain economy, wondering how they would respond to a potential recession. There are signs that the national economy is starting to slow. But several regions of the country have already experienced some of the economic pain that comes with a recession.
Lurie Family Gives $50 Million to Back Autism Research

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Maria Di Mento

A roundup of notable gifts compiled by the Chronicle:Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn MedicinePhiladelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, his mother Nancy Lurie Marks, and their family gave $50 million, $25 million apiece through their respective foundations, the Lurie Family Foundation and Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation.
Tens of Thousands Have Lost Nonprofit Jobs to Federal Cuts. Here Are Six of Them

1 week ago | philanthropy.com | Sara Herschander

Since Donald Trump took office in January, nonprofits across the country have shed thousands of jobs as federal funding freezes exacerbated by longstanding funding cliffs devastate organizations focused on issues like climate change, immigration, and education. The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been tracking such layoffs since January. Behind the statistics are tens of thousands of nonprofit workers, who in the past few months have been navigating an increasingly perilous landscape.
An Indigenous Leader’s Message for Nonprofits: Focus on Resilience, Endurance

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Tamara Straus

Earlier this month, Native American nonprofit leaders like Joshua Arce were disappointed but not totally surprised to learn that the Trump administration aims to cut 90 percent of federal funding for tribal colleges and universities.
Feeling Burned Out, Overwhelmed, and Outmatched? This Professor Has Some Advice

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Jim Rendon

It’s a deeply unsettled time in the nonprofit world. Federal grants and contracts, once a source of stable funding, are disappearing with no notice. Needs in many communities are skyrocketing, and it is impossible to predict what is coming next. Nonprofit leaders are overworked and overwhelmed and face what feel like insurmountable odds. Sarah Jaquette Ray, chair of the Environmental Studies Department at Cal Poly Humboldt, can relate — and she can help.
‘Top Chef’s’ Recipe for Making DEI More Palatable

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Eboo Patel

I almost cried after reading a recent article about how universities are canceling bridge programs that help first-generation students prepare for college. The story noted that schools are afraid such programs might put them in the crosshairs of the authoritarians in Washington, D.C., intent on destroying anything associated with diversity. I’ve taught in bridge programs and have been inspired by the students who are eager to learn and give back to their communities.
Colgate U. Lands $105 Million for Student Housing Campus

2 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Maria Di Mento

A roundup of notable gifts compiled by the Chronicle:Colgate UniversitySix alumni gave Colgate a total of $105 million to support the construction of an extensive student housing neighborhood, called Lower Campus, that will include renovated student housing, several new residence halls for juniors and seniors, a park and other green spaces, and a building for events and gathering called the Social Center.
‘We Need to Be Strategic’: How WGBH’s Leader Makes Hard Choices After Federal Funding Cuts

3 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Alex Daniels

Susan Goldberg, president of Boston public broadcaster WGBH, feels like a poster child for nonprofit leaders dealing with federal funding cuts and lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s executive orders. In early June, Goldberg announced a layoff of 6 percent of her staff, 45 people, because the broadcaster expects its federal support could be zeroed out. The job cuts aren’t the first.
NGOs Gone Wild': House Republicans Target Nonprofits in Hearing

3 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Sara Herschander

On Wednesday, during a hearing on nonprofits titled “Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild,” president of the National Council of Nonprofits, Diane Yentel, accused Republicans of “weaponizing the federal government to chill dissent.” That charge was dismissed by GOP lawmakers, who alleged a “money laundering” scheme was funneling taxpayer dollars to Democratic activists. The mutually provocative hearing was convened by Republican Rep.
5 Key Findings From Our Nonprofit Technology Survey

3 weeks ago | philanthropy.com | Sara Herschander

This spring, the Chronicle of Philanthropy commissioned an exclusive survey, conducted by Clarion Research, asking over 350 nonprofit leaders about their approaches to technology, the challenges they face implementing it, and the promise they see it holds. Here are five key takeaways:Nonprofits spend a fraction of what businesses do on tech. Nearly 9 in 10 nonprofit leaders say technology is vital to their fundraising success, yet most spend less than 3 percent of their budgets on it.