Nicole Wallace
@NicoleCOP
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Reporter and editor at the Chronicle of Philanthropy ~ I cover nonprofit innovation, data, and fundraising. (I am so not the political pundit.)
Washington DC
Joined December 2009
"I don’t take for granted that I have a job, and I never assume that my high performance is a guarantee that I will keep my job. Because people don’t like to be made uncomfortable." -- @ShijuadeKadree
https://t.co/PE1fSIyIRj via @philanthropy
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Senior Editor Drew Lindsay was a guest on @EditorPublisher's vodcast to introduce The Commons, a new project from the Chronicle launching April 2 to explore how America’s nonprofits and foundations are working to heal the nation’s divides. #TheCommons
https://t.co/amxb6VsczP
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No longer willing to put up with the long hours, stress, and overwork that are common at many organizations, C-suite executives are re-prioritizing flexibility and their own quality of life. https://t.co/9Y8LJp2u9I
philanthropy.com
Finding their replacements isn’t easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.
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I want every woman and girl to have the support they need to live the life they want. That’s why my company, @pivotalventures, funds U.S. nonprofits that advance women’s leadership and address the structural barriers that hold them back. Learn more about our efforts👇🏼
Did you know that less than 2% (!) of charitable giving goes toward organizations focused on issues impacting women and girls? Our founder, @melindagates, is trying to change that. Learn more in this article from @Philanthropy:
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More than half of the biggest charitable donors from 2022 are making their debut on the Chronicle's ranking of the 50 biggest philanthropists. Many are not the usual suspects.
philanthropy.com
The roster includes not-so-typical megadonors — among them a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus: See the rest of...
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NEW: Move over, Bill Gates. Our latest ranking of top philanthropists focuses on the "everyday megadonor" -- a Boston Pops clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, an attorney who's a regular at the U.S. Supreme Court, and more.
philanthropy.com
The roster includes not-so-typical megadonors — among them a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus: See the rest of...
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The rise of the super wealthy has expanded the roster of megadonors to include some surprising names. The number of Americans with a net worth of $50 million or more has nearly quadrupled in the past decade. Find out who gave the most in 2022.
philanthropy.com
The roster includes not-so-typical megadonors — among them a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus: See the rest of...
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MacKenzie Scott’s giving by the numbers. No. of donations: 1,604. Total: $14 billion. Average size: $9.2 million. Largest: $75 million. Smallest: $300,000. Issue areas favored: education, health, justice and equity.
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An unusually large share of her giving is going to nonprofits in the South — a region that megaphilanthropy and particularly tech donors have long been criticized for ignoring. Plus: Scott’s giving...
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MacKenzie Scott is dedicating an unusually large share of her giving to nonprofits in the South — a region that megaphilanthropy has long been criticized for ignoring.
philanthropy.com
An unusually large share of her giving is going to nonprofits in the South — a region that megaphilanthropy and particularly tech donors have long been criticized for ignoring. Plus: Scott’s giving...
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Thanks to the folks I've talked to in recent months about violence prevention - and to those I spoke with in the heat of the past few days. You were generous with your time and patience, both of which I imagine are in short supply.
philanthropy.com
How a decade between the two largest school shootings opened a new flow of grant dollars and ushered in a strategic rethinking of gun-control efforts.
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An interview w/an activist and leader of the "left flank" of the gun-control and violence-prevention movement. @GunsDownAmerica @igorvolsky
https://t.co/7xKiyO0cL5
philanthropy.com
Politicians on both sides of the aisle stand in the way of preventing tragedies like the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Tex., says the founder of Guns Down America.
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"There’s no muscle memory in gun-violence prevention for actually doing anything."
An interview w/an activist and leader of the "left flank" of the gun-control and violence-prevention movement. @GunsDownAmerica @igorvolsky
https://t.co/7xKiyO0cL5
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Morale of the story, give the people money and trust them to make their own decisions with it. The @urbaninstitute reported the effectiveness of cash gifts, and groups like @GiveDirectly and @mayorsforagi are continuing the cash giving trend.
philanthropy.com
The money gets to people quickly, and most of it goes for food, housing, or utilities. Recipients report better mental health and lower hunger rates.
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When giving to Ukraine, the key is for donors to give to nonprofits that have earned their trust & for the orgs to be transparent about how funds will be used, according to experts during a panel hosted by @Philanthropy, @AP, and @ConversationUS. https://t.co/aQIMX9wb1V
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Nonprofits working in Ukraine, including World Central Kitchen and Direct Relief, joined experts on disaster and humanitarian giving to discuss transparency, effective ways to give, and the needs in...
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New from @DrewLindsayCOP One Response by Fundraisers to Racial Reckoning: an Affinity Group for Black Donors
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#Philanthropy historian @MckinleyTyrone on @mackenziescott's giving and what makes it unique https://t.co/jehi1toMDJ
theconversation.com
The approximately $12 billion she’s given away in the past two years has shattered conventions, explains a philanthropy historian.
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Prior to MacKenzie Scott, 9-figure donations were reserved almost exclusively for universities, hospitals, and cultural facilities. She's pioneered a model of giving very large, unrestricted gifts to social service orgs. It's great to see.
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Terrific reporting by @DrewLindsayCOP about the challenges facing "free college" programs. Some fun cannabis puns, too! #philanthropy via @philanthropy
https://t.co/9VoHJ9dFdX
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New college scholarship programs aim to do what’s proved elusive so far: generate benefits for communities as well as students.
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I had a chance to write about education again! Read how hundreds of millions of dollars from the @LEGOfoundation has been used to improve early-childhood education for children in crisis settings around the world.
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The corporate foundation is building on its other big grants that have helped Sesame Street and the International Rescue Committee improve learning for the world’s youngest.
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $20 million to HBCU Meharry Medical College in Nashville
tennessean.com
The gift comes as Meharry has been in the national spotlight and is "positioned for a moment of enormous change," the school said.
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Kudos to my editor @NicoleCOP for suggesting that we examine parallels between #cryptophilanthropy in Ukraine aid work and the emergence of online giving during disasters like Katrina in the 2000s. Also h/t @SMacLaughlin for sharing that history.
philanthropy.com
Funding war relief is becoming a test case of how cryptoinvestors work for good — and whether nonprofits fit in their charitable strategies.
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