Corporations tend to do a lot of talking about their giving. But when it comes time to drill into the specifics, up-to-date information and real transparency are often nowhere to be found.
Read MoreThe “philanthropic LLC” — not a legal category, by the way — has swiftly gained popularity among billionaire donors who want to keep their options open. Levels of transparency vary widely. Here’s a rundown.
Read MoreAccording to the latest available tax filings, Google cofounder Larry Page’s philanthropy reached new heights in 2021, putting it in league with some of the nation’s largest. The foundation’s giving remains almost entirely opaque.
Read MoreThe philanthrosphere is changing fast, and not necessarily for the better. Want to know what keeps us up at night? Here are seven of our biggest concerns about where the sector’s headed.
Read MoreWhen MacKenzie Scott embarked on her innovative philanthropic project two years ago, we wondered if her approach would capture the imaginations of other tech billionaires. It didn’t. But what if it miraculously did?
Read MoreMacKenzie Scott’s latest has her dialing back on disclosure in what she says is an attempt to take the spotlight off of her. But privacy comes easily to the super-rich. Transparency is harder, and it’s a better way to cede power.
Read MoreAs an increasing number of donors give through donor-advised funds and LLCs, it's becoming harder to identify and cultivate prospects, weakening fundraising operations that raise billions of dollars for nonprofits.
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