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Southern California philanthropists Ernest and Evelyn Rady announced a $200 million gift to the Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego to redevelop and expand the medical center.https://bit.ly/2KKoFXA 

Silicon Valley is the epicenter of wealth inequality in America. Six area foundations have formed an effort to inspire and equip local donors to invest in local charities.https://bit.ly/2KGShFm 

"It is clearly too early to make predictions about the 2020 presidential election, but the outcome will likely significantly affect the fundraising efforts of politically aligned nonprofits."https://bit.ly/2KVfqUp 

Duke University's new president launched a speaking tour last fall to bring new ideas to its major donors. The events haven’t led to any gifts, but that isn’t the goal. #AmericasFavoriteCharitieshttps://bit.ly/2oOGfC5 

Widespread discussion about the need to diversify nonprofits hasn’t translated into action, according to a new survey.http://bit.ly/2O3tIEw 

"I came to philanthropy as a beneficiary," says Clotilde Dedecker. "It’s truly a privilege that I go to work every day and help pay it forward."http://bit.ly/2OBpcw0 

"Nonprofits that want to capitalize on negative emotions such as guilt must walk the fine line between persuasion, which is effective, and attempts at manipulation, which can turn would-be donors away."https://bit.ly/2KVfqUp 

Last year, Duke University set up a series of events to fill big contributors in on its new president’s plans — and to let them bond about their shared connection to the school. #AmericasFavoriteCharitieshttps://bit.ly/2oOGfC5 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings can mask a group’s tokenism, said Aida Mariam Davis, CEO of Decolonize Design.http://bit.ly/32Xt1AR 

"The more unexpected the outcome, the greater the gap between liberal and conservative contribution levels."https://bit.ly/2KVfqUp 

Donations dropped 11 percent last year at Duke University, the first year after a nearly $4 billion campaign wrapped up. Still, it managed to raise far more than most nonprofits. #AmericasFavoriteCharitieshttps://bit.ly/2oOGfC5 

"Even though people of color are increasingly wealthy and are donating significant sums to good causes, most fundraisers spend their time pursuing gifts from white high-net-worth people or seeking grants from foundations that are white-led."http://bit.ly/37k50rj 

"Clearly, Trump’s election was a boon to some causes on the left, but was this a one-time phenomenon, considering how unexpected his win and how deeply it alarmed his opponents?"https://bit.ly/2KVfqUp 

Duke University's new president launched a speaking tour last fall to bring new ideas to its big donors. The plan is to make each donor "feel like an insider at Duke." The events haven’t led to any gifts, but that isn’t the goal. #AmericasFavoriteCharitieshttps://bit.ly/2oOGfC5 

Home Depot founder Arthur Blank donated $50 million through his family foundation to Babson College. Blank graduated from the school in 1963.https://bit.ly/2DfVuaK 

So far the service has ratings available for more than 1,000 charities.https://bit.ly/2XKxW79 

"What is perhaps ironic — and troubling — about our modern breed of higher-education philanthropy is that it stands in stark contrast to the approach taken by an earlier generation of philanthropists."https://bit.ly/2OOuhl0 

Many community foundations tout their "flexibility" as a big draw for donors. But for the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, being accommodating is paying off especially well. #AmericasFavoriteCharitieshttps://bit.ly/34C1Lt3 

Only about half of survey respondents said their organization had a formal diversity statement.http://bit.ly/2O3tIEw 

The site’s creators say the service answers a question many potential donors encounter when weighing where to donate: How effective is the nonprofit in accomplishing its mission?https://bit.ly/2XKxW79