''The Chronicle of Philanthropy'' is a magazine and digital platform that covers the nonprofit world of
philanthropy
Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives for the Public good (economics), public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private goo ...
. Based in Washington, D.C., it is aimed at charity leaders, foundation executives, fund raisers, and other people involved in
philanthropy
Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives for the Public good (economics), public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private goo ...
. ''The Chronicle of Philanthropy'' publishes 12 print issues a year as well as daily Web coverage and multiple e-newsletters, including Philanthropy Today.
''The Chronicle of Philanthropy'' was founded in 1988 by editor Phil Semas and then managing editor Stacy Palmer.
It was initially owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which also publishes ''
The Chronicle of Higher Education
''The Chronicle of Higher Education'' is an American newspaper and website that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty and student affairs professionals, including staff members and administrators. A subscription ...
'', a weekly newspaper covering colleges and universities. On May 4, 2022, ''The Chronicle of Philanthropy'' announced plans to spin off and become an independent, nonprofit organization,
As of February 2023, with approval from the Internal Revenue Service, that transition took effect.
Research projects
''The Chronicle of Philanthropy'' is involved in research projects such as The Philanthropy 400, which annually ranks the nation's largest nonprofit groups based on the amount of money they raise, and The Philanthropy 50, which ranks the individuals who give the most money to nonprofit groups each year. According to a 2012 study by the ''Chronicle'', the rich (those making over $100,000 a year) give a smaller share, averaging 4.2%, to charity than those poorer (between $50,000 - $75,000 a year), who give an average of 7.6%.
In 2007, they evaluated the credibility of celebrity in charitable giving and found that often celebrity involvement is not as effective as the broader press attention it is given.
Staff
''The Chronicle of Philanthropys
chief executive
A chief executive officer (CEO), also known as a chief executive or managing director, is the top-ranking corporate officer charged with the management of an organization, usually a company or a nonprofit organization.
CEOs find roles in variou ...
is Stacy Palmer, and its editor in chief is Andrew Simon.
The chair of its board of directors is Trabian Shorters, CEO of BMe.
See also
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Arts & Letters Daily
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Institute for Nonprofit News (member)
References
External links
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Newspapers published in Washington, D.C.
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