Herb Sandler—who passed away today at the age of 87—was emblematic of a cadre of living donors that has been reshaping philanthropy. In this 2015 profile of Sandler, IP editor David Callahan explored his strategies and his record of achievement.
Read MoreAfter more than a decade of epic giving, Buffett is much richer than when he started. We check in on one of the most fascinating stories of big philanthropy.
Read MoreCampus gifts exceeding $10 million have grown in both quantity and total dollar amount over the past year. At the same time, "middle of the gift pyramid" giving has lagged. We dig into the implications of this fundamental shift.
Read MoreA study shows that over a quarter of all higher ed gifts in a recent year went to just 20 schools. That inequity is disturbing, but before getting out the pitchforks, it's worth looking at what these gifts were actually for.
Read MoreTo be a top fundraiser, you have to both win the head game with yourself and connect more authentically to others. Here's an honest look at what raising the big money really takes.
Read MoreNat Williams and the Black Social Change Funders Network argue that under-investment in black-led organizations is hurting the social justice sector writ large. What needs to change?
Read MoreFoundations are notoriously fixated on metrics, but they don’t come easy when you’re funding the long game of basic science. Here's how some top funders are grappling with this challenge.
Read MoreEverywhere we look, donor-advised funds and venture philanthropy groups are growing as new wealth floods the sector. We sort through the upsides and downsides of this trend.
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