Sustained economic growth in Africa, accompanied by the economic downturn in the West, has contributed to the “rapid emergence of structured forms of strategic philanthropy by wealthy Africans”, notes the report. Although economic growth has seen a …

Although much of his experience is in local government, Blackwell is also no stranger to the world of philanthropy. He actually worked at The San Francisco Foundation in the past, as a Fellow in the Foundation's Neighborhood Community Development …

Seventh grader Sebastian Vasquez, center, gets involved with the discussion with the activities group as they work to decide what games and activities they should have at the Compassion Center Carnival Fundraiser during a Youth in Philanthropy and …

Rebecca Riccio, director of the Social Impact Lab at Northeastern University, was recently asked to justify the practice of local philanthropy in the United States when a dollar can go so much further in other countries. In response, Riccio …

If you believe that a great deal of corporate charity is only for show, not about serious concern for the beneficiaries of philanthropy, the restaurant chain Chili's has just provided a data point to support your view. (It's a view we share.) Chili's …

'Big philanthropy', with its silent auctions and six-figure checks, has typically mirrored a real-life class divide that pervades the country, with many immigrants and people of color on the receiving end of wealthy white giving. That's not to knock …

How important is the charitable deduction to you when you decide to make a gift? Do you quantify the total amount of your tax relief? Do you calculate the net cost of your giving? Do you calculate the maximum allowable charitable tax benefit you expect …

… in same-sex marriages but. The move triggered a backlash from evangelical leaders and supporters of the charity, which backtracked two days. Read a Chronicle of Philanthropy opinion column on World Vision's about-face on gay marriage. Return to Top.

Health pledge: American philanthropist Bill Gates (center) talks to Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi (left) alongside Tahir Foundation co-founder Dato Sri Tahir during an event to sign an agreement for the establishment of the Indonesia Hea lth Fund. The …