Stephanie Beasley
Stephanie Beasley is a senior writer at the Chronicle of Philanthropy where she covers major donors and charitable giving trends. She was previously a global philanthropy reporter at Devex. Prior to that, she spent more than a decade as a policy reporter on Capitol Hill specializing in transportation, transportation security, and food and drug safety.
Stephanie has been awarded grants by the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting and the International Center for Journalists and has written stories from Brazil, Canada, Cuba and the U.S.-Mexico border. She is an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned dual master’s degrees in journalism and Latin American Studies. She received a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College with concentrations in African American and Latin American Studies.
Stories by This Author
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Grant Making
Emergency Funding Takes On New Urgency Amid Government Shutdown
The government shutdown deals another blow to nonprofits facing economic uncertainty and federal funding disruptions. -
Big Giving
MacKenzie Scott Isn’t Backing Away From DEI
The billionaire philanthropist has recently made large gifts to nonprofits that provide college scholarships to students of color. -
Government
What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue
The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat. -
Grant Making
A Foundation Pilot Program Simplifies Grant Reporting With AI
The Houston Endowment uses Zoom AI tools to record and transcribe virtual meetings between program officers and grantees. -
Government and Regulation
What’s at Stake for Nonprofits With a Government Shutdown Looming
A government shutdown is likely to add stress to nonprofits that have been grappling with federal cuts since the start of the year, according to advocacy groups. -
Leadership
A Familiar Face Will Take the Helm at the Heising-Simons Foundation
Brian Eule is returning to lead the philanthropy after a stint at PBS. -
Grant Makers
Facing Free Speech Threats, Foundations Prepare for Next Volley From the White House
In preparing a response to expected policy changes, foundation leaders appear to walking a delicate line between exposing themselves to threats from the administration and remaining stalwart — and visible — institutions. -
Case Study
How Highlighting Slavery’s Legacy Helped This Tiny Louisiana Nonprofit Boost Its Revenues 10-Fold
The Descendants Project used a compelling message, social media, and a personal touch to convey its unique approach to the environment and history. -
Salaries
Gender Pay Gap Persists for Nonprofit CEOs and Could Worsen Amid DEI Backlash
Women make up the majority of CEOs at smaller organizations, but they represent less than one-third of CEOs at organizations with annual budgets of more than $50 million, according to a Candid report. -
Government
Nonprofits Are Preparing for National Guard Deployment Beyond D.C.
Groups that work with unhoused people, communities of color, and immigrants are aiming to provide additional resources if National Guard troops and federal agents are deployed to their cities.