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Philanthropy Today

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February 4, 2025
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From: Philanthropy Today

Subject: Young Fundraisers Bring Passion, Question Everything

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    By Alex Daniels and Sara Herschander
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WEBINARS

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    Corporations provide many forms of valuable support to nonprofits. Join us for Unlocking Corporate Grants and Partnerships where you’ll learn how — and why —businesses partner with nonprofits, what they look for in potential collaborations and grantees, and how to engage employees in ways that help your organization and deepen ties with companies.
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    Today: Thursday, February 27 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now

    December 19, 2024
    Crafting donor thank-yous that deepen ties with supporters requires more than strong writing skills; it takes an understanding of donor motivations. Join us for The Psychology of Thanking Donors Well to learn about new research into what makes donors feel valued. Our speakers will explain how to analyze your donor communications, use language that resonates with donors, and increase giving to your cause by taking your thank-yous to the next level.

Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online

The country’s most generous philanthropists stepped up their giving by 14 percent last year, while their collective wealth grew by 18.5 percent, according to Forbes’s annual listing. In absolute terms, Warren Buffett has been the most generous lifetime giver, with donations totaling $62 billion, or 30 percent of his fortune. He gave away $5.3 billion last year. Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates have donated $47.7 billion separately and combined, or 26 percent of their combined net worth, throughout their lives. The foundation they shared until mid-2024 spent $8.6 billion last year. George Soros has given away the largest share of his wealth over his lifetime, 76 percent. (Forbes— subscription)

  • Background from the Chronicle: The Philanthropy 50

The Justice Department has rescinded a stop-work order it issued for nonprofits that help prepare migrants for immigration court, after a coalition of groups sued the federal government Friday. The program, which has had bipartisan support, gets $29 million annually to explain the complicated system of immigration courts, help fill out forms, translate, and provide other services. Its supporters say it not only aids immigrants but also helps a clogged system run more efficiently. (Associated Press)

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