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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.

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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.

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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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A new survey of 350+ nonprofit leaders reveals mounting pressure: 97% say their environment is worsening, and 45% lost federal funding in 2025. See how orgs are responding to disruption, burnout, and shrinking resources. Read the report: https://phlnthrp.com/3MLJBkj

Build stronger corporate partnerships through employee engagement. Join our March 26 webinar for practical strategies from fundraising experts.

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Winners of Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge Find Creative Solutions Many are using a combination of artificial intelligence and the wisdom of their residents.

What happens when city leaders combine artificial intelligence with community insight? This year’s Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge winners show what’s possible when innovation meets local leadership.
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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

The Power of Pairing Money With Mentorship When Eldred Lesansee arrived at Columbia Law School in the fall of 2022, he carried more than the usual first-year anxieties. A member of the Pueblos of Jemez and Zuni in New Mexico, Lesansee was the ...

"One phone call can keep a student in college," says Native Forward Scholars Fund CEO Angelique Albert. The group's culturally grounded mentorship goes beyond financial aid. A $70M gift from MacKenzie Scott is expanding its reach.

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Nearly half of nonprofit leaders don't have a strategic plan — but those who do find them vital for navigating uncertainty. Join our March 19 webinar to learn how to plan smartly amid disruption.
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When federal funding cuts hit nonprofits hard, some foundations accelerated their response — increasing unrestricted grants, overhauling strategy, and fast-tracking awards.
A new survey of 350+ leaders reveals how foundations are rising to meet the moment: https://phlnthrp.com/46v2yhQ

Alabama Appleseed is winning criminal justice reforms in a GOP supermajority state. Executive Director Carla Crowder's strategy: unlikely coalitions and personal stories that persuade conservative lawmakers and national funders alike.

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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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TED's Audacious Project Raised $1B From Donors in 2 Days for Big Nonprofit Efforts More than a dozen nonprofits will benefit. Donors will meet in person to decide how much to give each group.

Thirty-five donor families committed $1.03 billion to nonprofits in two days through The Audacious Project. The TED collaborative funds big projects — homelessness prevention, Alzheimer's research, reproductive health in Africa. Minimum commitment: $10 million per donor. https://phlnthrp.com/4rER9oc

97% of nonprofit leaders say their environment is growing more challenging—45% had federal funding cut in 2025. New survey reveals how the sector is responding. Read the full report: https://phlnthrp.com/3MRNS5z

A Foundation’s Journey From Monied Hideaway to Karaoke Night The century-old Cleveland Foundation is betting that music, food, and open doors can rebuild trust — and a neighborhood.

The Cleveland Foundation relocated to the Hough neighborhood and opened more than half its building to the public — with a gallery, cafe, music venue, brewery and restaurant.

"It felt like philanthropy happened behind a curtain," says CEO Lillian Kuri.
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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.

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For some nonprofit leaders facing especially turbulent times, the ability to keep regrouping may be the wisest choice of all — even if it means rolling forward without the security of a locked-down, five-year plan.

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How High-Touch Expeditions Build a Pipeline of Major Supporters Experiential philanthropy trips are a growing strategy used by organizations that want to make inroads with midlevel and major donors, who often have the time, money, and interest in participating.

Can't describe your impact in a brochure? Show it instead. Learn how some nonprofits are showing donors how their gifts are working in the wild, through immersive travel that no email campaign can match. https://phlnthrp.com/3Os0rVV

Tips for Improving Your Pay and Job Satisfaction Our best guidance on how to boost compensation and work-life balance for nonprofit employees, even during uncertain times.

In this Playbook article collection, we’ve gathered our best guidance on how to boost your compensation and job fulfillment, even during uncertain times.
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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.
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A Blueprint for Faster Giving: Lessons From My Pop-Up Foundation A former foundation executive’s grassroots experiment shows what philanthropy can accomplish when it prioritizes urgency and trust over traditional institution‑building.

Opinion: Foundations struggle to give faster even when needs are urgent. Read how one former foundation executive came up with a solution: a no-frills “pop-up foundation” that is quickly meeting the needs of NYC immigrants.
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