The rise of ultra-wealthy, but often low-profile, megadonors has changed the charitable-giving landscape. Several fundraising experts joined the Chronicle to discuss how charities of all sizes can navigate the growing wealth gap and capture the attention of major donors.
Plus, the Chartwell School, a private school that serves youths with dyslexia and other language-related learning issues, received a $45 million bequest, and two donors gave $25 million to help people struggling with homelessness and opioid addiction.
Plus, Va. homebuilders Dwight and Martha Schar gave $75 million for cardiovascular care, the Ms. Foundation for Women landed a $50 million bequest, and KKR co-founder Henry Kravis gave $40 million to back cancer immunobiology research.