The State of Nonprofit Technology | An Exclusive Survey
Dig into the research and our reporting, and hear directly from nonprofit leaders about tech solutions they have developed. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the state of nonprofit tech so you can benchmark your organization against current norms.
Interactive
America’s Biggest Donors — the 25th Anniversary of Our Annual Philanthropy 50
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
Leading
A Really Tough Job: Nonprofit CEOs Work to Make Their Roles More Manageable
96% of the leaders in the Chronicle’s exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless.
Data and Research
Chronicle’s Exclusive Survey Finds Skittish Donors and Fundraisers Searching for a New Normal
Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there’s a deep sense of unease about the economy.
Big Charitable Gifts
Search our free database of charitable gifts of $1 million or more from individuals. You can sort by cause and by donation size to learn about contributions nonprofits or donors have announced publicly.
More Data Stories
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DataTrump’s Data Cuts Could Leave Nonprofits ‘Flying Blind’
Federal data sets that nonprofits and philanthropies rely on to track need and measure progress are disappearing. A growing number of philanthropies are supporting short-term solutions. -
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? -
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. -
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. -
Technology
Nonprofits Are Embracing AI, but Many Struggle to Find Funding
Organizations are experimenting with AI at unprecedented speed, yet funding and data challenges could slow progress. -
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. -
Research and Data
Fewer Rich Donors Gave Last Year, While Young Donors Gained Ground
The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy finds that giving remains on a downward trajectory, even among the very affluent, but volunteering is up. -
Donor Relations
Give Every Donor the VIP Treatment
How data and AI empower fundraisers to treat all supporters like major donors. -
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. -
Gifts Roundup
$50 Million Gift Continues Billionaire’s Run of Medical Center Contributions
Plus, a South Dakota public school system and university are sharing a $33 million donation that will provide students and teachers scholarships.
