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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Cover of The Chronicle of Philanthropy (January 2020)
TypeMonthly magazine
Owner(s)The Chronicle of Philanthropy Inc.
Founder(s)Stacy Palmer, Phil Semas
EditorAndrew Simon
Founded1988
LanguageEnglish
Headquarters1255 Twenty-Third Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037
Circulation20,000+ (April 2019)[1]
ISSN1040-676X
Websitewww.philanthropy.com Edit this at Wikidata

The Chronicle of Philanthropy is a magazine and digital platform that covers the nonprofit world of philanthropy. Based in Washington, D.C., it is aimed at charity leaders, foundation executives, fund raisers, and other people involved in philanthropy. The Chronicle of Philanthropy publishes 12 print issues a year as well as daily Web coverage and multiple e-newsletters, including Philanthropy Today.[2]

The Chronicle of Philanthropy was founded in 1988 by editor Phil Semas and then managing editor Stacy Palmer.[3] It was initially owned by The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc., which also publishes The Chronicle of Higher Education, 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,[4] As of February 2023, with approval from the Internal Revenue Service, that transition took effect.[5][6]

Research projects

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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,[7] and The Philanthropy 50, which ranks the individuals who give the most money to nonprofit groups each year.[8][9] 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%.[10][11] 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. [12]

Staff

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy's chief executive is Stacy Palmer, and its editor in chief is Andrew Simon. [13] The chair of its board of directors is Trabian Shorters, CEO of BMe.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Advertising". Alliance for Audited Media. April 2019. Archived from the original on January 23, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
  2. ^ "About the Chronicle of Philanthropy". Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  3. ^ Doty, Cate (2007-09-10). "Who's the Most Charitable of Us All? Celebrities Don't Always Make the Cut". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  4. ^ a b "The Chronicle of Philanthropy Unveils Ambitious Growth Plan to Put National Spotlight on Social Sector, Become Nonprofit".
  5. ^ "An Update for Our Readers on Our New Nonprofit Status". Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  6. ^ "For-Profit News Outlets are Exploring Nonprofit Models". Retrieved 2024-04-27.
  7. ^ "America's Top Fundraising Charities". HuffPost. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  8. ^ "America's 50 top philanthropists include 12 arts donors". Los Angeles Times. 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  9. ^ Maria Di Mento and Caroline Preston, "College Benefactors Lead 'Philanthropy 50' Ranking of 2011's Top Donors", The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 6, 2012, http://chronicle.com/article/College-Benefactors-Lead/130680/
  10. ^ Frank, Robert (August 20, 2012). "The Rich Are Less Charitable Than the Middle Class: Study". CNBC. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  11. ^ Kavoussi, Bonnie (August 21, 2012). "Rich People Give A Smaller Share Of Their Income To Charity Than Middle-Class Americans Do". The Huffington Post. Retrieved February 21, 2014.
  12. ^ Doty, Cate (2007-09-10). "Who's the Most Charitable of Us All? Celebrities Don't Always Make the Cut". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
  13. ^ "Who's the Most Charitable of Us All? Celebrities Don't Always Make the Cut". Editor & Publisher. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
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