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With more than $2 million in grants from the nation’s biggest foundations, a group of philanthropy leaders Tuesday announced the public kickoff off a campaign to drive greater giving of time and money, especially from middle- and low-income Americans.

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable highlights just how much of an advantage these planners have.

Also, the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice has a new executive director, and Vanessa Daniel of the Groundswell Fund is stepping down in February.

Two progressive Jewish groups have joined a coalition calling on financial giant Fidelity to stop facilitating donations to right-wing organ

Fidelity Charitable, the nation’s largest grantmaker, has named Jacob Pruitt its president, succeeding Pamela Norley, effective Oct. 18.

Tax-friendly ideas for small, medium, and supersize givers.

National News Critics take aim at charitable money sitting in donor funds Wealthy philanthropists have long enjoyed an advantageous way to give to charity: Using something called a donor-advised fund, theyve been able to enjoy tax deductions and investment gains on their donations long before they give the money away. by Associated Press Jul. 20 2021 @ 5:52pm In this May 12, 2021 file photo, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, speaks during a hearing to examine President Joe Bidens 2021 trade policy a...

This is just one way that we can meet donors where they are,’ said one Jewish fundraiser.

Getty Sen. Chuck Grassley, Republican of Iowa, and Sen. Angus King, an independent from Maine who caucuses with the Democrats, have teamed up on legislation that closely tracks a plan put forward by a group of prominent wealthy donors, foundations, and scholars of charitable giving. Two key U.S. senators introduced legislation Wednesday designed to spur faster payouts from donor-advised funds and foundations, giving new momentum to an effort that has deeply divided philanthropy. Sen. Chuck Gra...

Today’s wealthy tech crowd is steering more toward philanthropy than conspicuous consumption, and a private foundation gives them the power (and the control they are looking for) to make a difference.