October 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 37, Issue 12Cover Stories
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America’s Favorite Charities: The Nonprofits Americans Love the Most
Hot causes, new giving trends, and shifting strategies at the 100 biggest fundraising groups, ranging from the venerable United Way to the up-and-coming Obama Foundation. -
DATA
The 100 Groups That Raise the Most Cash
See our full ranking with data profiles of the nonprofits that earn the most support from individual Americans, private foundations, and corporate philanthropies. -
Fundraising
America’s Favorite Charities Are Shifting Their Fundraising Strategies
It’s been half a decade of upheaval at the 100 biggest fundraising groups. What do their changing tactics tell us about the state of raising money today? -
Analysis
7 Things We Learned From America’s Favorite Charities
What giving to the 100 organizations that raise the most money tells us about donation trends, donor behavior, and fundraising strategies -
Data
How the Chronicle Ranks America’s Favorite Charities
America’s Favorite Charities is the Chronicle’s exclusive ranking of the U.S. nonprofits that raise the most in private support.
Features
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Leadership
Nonprofits — and Their Leaders — Seek Security Amid Threats
After last week’s killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, organizations are assessing their risks and taking steps to protect staff, buildings, and events. -
Foundation Giving
When Locals Lead Grant Making: 20 Years of Results From Colorado
El Pomar Foundation’s unique grant-making program offers a blueprint for community-based, locally led giving.
Departments
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The Face of Philanthropy
A Nonprofit Promotes Access to Education for Children Worldwide
One example: Plan International works with local partners in Somalia to help students stay in school despite devastating drought. -
Advice
Strategic Planning Without the Stress: 6 Ways to Streamline
Experienced consultants and nonprofit leaders share their advice on optimizing the strategic-planning process. -
Advice
Hiring a Consultant? 4 Steps to Success
Before you sign a contract with a consulting service, check out these tips to help you get the most value out of the relationship.
Opinion
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Opinion
7 Words That Can Restore Trust in Philanthropy
The language nonprofits use can push people away. Here’s how to invite them in and build connection. -
Opinion
I Said No to Wealth Hoarding and Left My Family Foundation Behind
The author learned lessons from her family’s approach to philanthropy that convinced her a different path was needed — for her and the larger sector. -
Opinion
A Rescue Plan for Local Public Media That Conservatives Will Love
Right-of-center donors would join with their progressive counterparts to replace lost federal funding — if the money went to local stations.
