All Guide to Giving
In China, a philanthropy evolutionAs China mints more and more billionaires, it is encouraging them to give more freely, and finding ways to allay mistrust in a largely government-run nonprofit sector.聽
Charitable needs around the world A look at acute needs in various regions of the globe 鈥斅爁rom aid for refugees in countries neighboring Syria to the effects of Zika in Latin America 鈥斅燼nd charities working to help. Map illustrations by Jacob Turcotte.聽
Will Bill Gates's 100,000 chickens help Africans cross the road to prosperity?Gates and Heifer International are teaming up to give African families a source of food and income.
First LookHow to help victims of the Orlando shooting from near or farFor those who wish to help the survivors of the mass shooting that took place in a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday morning, here are a few resources.聽
#GivingTuesday: How effective is it?After Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday buying sprees, along comes #GivingTuesday 鈥撀燼 day of generosity promoted around the world. But is a single day dedicated to giving enough? 聽
First LookSmithsonian honors the power of giving in American societyThe Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., used Giving Tuesday to announce an initiative for philanthropy and plans to set up an exhibit exploring the thread of giving throughout American history.
In choosing a charity, when is bigger better?Big charities have advantages when it comes to responding to sudden disasters and providing aid in foreign countries, but local and start-up charities offer donors more of a direct opportunity to see how their money is being put to work.聽
Syrian refugee crisis: How to give Here are four charities tackling the crisis in Syria.
First LookDonations to Red Cross plunge: Typical ebb and flow or sign of lost faith?The humanitarian relief organization saw donations fall by nearly a third in the past year, according to the latest charitable giving survey conducted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Random acts of pasta: Why do acts of kindness go viral?A Utah man became a social media sensation after he used an Olive Garden pass to feed the homeless. Americans like passing on feel-good stories about people doing good almost as much as they like spreading cute-pet videos or the latest on Kim Kardashian.
Can Giving Tuesday counterbalance holiday commercialism?Giving Tuesday has gained serious traction on social media and in the development world as a kind of 'Philanthropy Super Bowl.'
Facebook, Google bring the Ebola fight closer to homeThe Ebola outbreak in West Africa is a faraway problem for most Americans, making it a tricky target for private fundraising efforts. Google and Facebook are hoping to change that.聽
Charitable giving on the rise, but mostly from the richAfter the deepest and longest drop in charitable donations in at least four decades, Americans are on track to give record amounts this year. However, the surge in charitable giving is coming almost exclusively from the wealthy, as lower and middle class incomes drop.聽
Charities mimic retailers' strategy with 'Giving Tuesday'Inspired by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, organizers have designated Giving Tuesday as a way of galvanizing support for nonprofits to ensure that consumers remember those in need during the busy shopping season.聽
Charities latch onto 'crowdsourcing'With charitable donations growing slowly, philanthropic groups are using the power of the Internet to expand their fundraising to a mass audience at a much lower cost than traditional methods.
Giving back: Eight innovative philanthropists around the world The global face of philanthropy is changing. Donors no longer just open their wallets. They're actively involved in causes, use savvy business practices, and leverage what they give to achieve more good. Meet eight innovators.
A Peace Corps for geeks? Nonprofit donates apps to cities.Code for America has developed apps that have trimmed Boston's costs for digging out fire hydrants after snow and made Philadelphia city services more accessible. The 'Peace Corps for geeks' is the leading edge of nonprofits looking to make government more efficient.
A political chill for charities?A new Congress could cut tax deductions and funds for charities. States are also starting to clamp down on compensation for executives of charities.
