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Billionaire donations are driving midterm spending
by
Justin Ho
Oct 23, 2018
High net worth giving is making this midterm campaign one of the most expensive ever.
There is more proof some very big money is behind the midterm elections
Oct 15, 2018
More women are contributing money, and more of that money is backing female candidates.
The resignation of a top White House aide has put domestic violence back in the spotlight
by
Erika Beras
Feb 22, 2018
After the resignation of a top White House aide accused of domestic abuse, more victims are coming forward and seeking help. At the same time, nonprofits that provide services and shelters for victims of domestic violence are seeing an uptick in donations. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
It could be a very good holiday for U.S. charities
Dec 1, 2016
Charities could see a bump up in donations this month. That’s because wealth advisers are telling their clients to increase their giving now, before likely changes to the tax code next year. On his website, Donald Trump says he’ll cut the top tax rate to 33 percent. And he wants to cap itemized deductions for […]
After five years, has Giving Tuesday caught on?
Nov 29, 2016
The day is designed to get your mind off buying and onto donating.
“Rage donations” turn frustration into hard cash for nonprofits
Nov 23, 2016
Since the election, a new phenomenon appears to be emerging: so-called “rage donations.” Across the country, progressive nonprofits are reporting an unprecedented surge in donations, as disappointed Clinton voters channel their frustration into hard cash for the causes they support. Click the above audio player to hear the full story.
How last-minute campaign donations might be spent
Nov 7, 2016
The election's a day away, so why are Clinton and Trump still hitting up supporters for cash?
For public good, not for profit.
Wall Street spending sets new record in presidential campaign
Oct 26, 2016
Wall Street has spent $1.4 billion on donations and lobbying this election, more than twice the contributions by any other industry, according to a new study by Americans for Financial reform. That works out to $2.3 million per day from January 2015 to September 2016. And it wasn’t banks that led the effort, despite the […]
Facebook’s Zuckerberg announces $3 billion investment in disease prevention
Sep 22, 2016
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan will invest this money over a period of 10 years.
What's next for wealthy donors when candidates drop out?
Mar 2, 2016
The top donors to presidential campaigns are spending millions of dollars on candidates. But who will they back next if their candidates leave the race?