Senior Writer

Stephanie Beasley

Senior Writer

Stephanie Beasley is a senior writer at the Chronicle of Philanthropy where she covers major donors and charitable giving trends. She was previously a global philanthropy Reporter at Devex. Prior to that, she spent more than a decade as a policy Reporter on Capitol Hill specializing in transportation, transportation security, and food and drug safety.Stephanie has been awarded grants by the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting and the International Center for Journalists and has written stories from Brazil, Canada, Cuba and the U.S.-Mexico border. She is an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned dual master’s degrees in journalism and Latin American Studies. She received a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College with concentrations in African American and Latin American Studies.

Government and Regulation

Progressive Nonprofits Slam Court’s Voting Rights Decision, Brace for Map Fights

The ruling on the Louisiana map fuels a debate over race in redistricting ahead of 2026 midterms.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Leading

To Reach Millions, Nonprofits Hand the Mic to Influencers

Partnerships with well-known figures who have popular appeal helps demystify the research-heavy work that often underpins nonprofits missions and allows nonprofits to access millions of people quickly.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

News

Announcing the 2026 Philanthropy & Nonprofit Accountability Fellows

Four news outlets will receive yearlong training to help them uncover how nonprofits and philanthropy are shaping solutions to today’s most urgent local challenges.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Technology

Can AI Really Support Missions? Some Nonprofits Are Betting It Can

From suicide prevention to frontline casework, AI is becoming a powerful partner in expanding nonprofit capacity.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Foundation Giving

How This Community Foundation Created a New Model for Disaster Relief

After Nebraska’s 2024 tornadoes, the Omaha Community Foundation brought donors, case managers, and partners together to speed recovery, fill gaps in federal aid, and build a durable model for long‑term disaster philanthropy.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Fundraising From Individuals

Meet the Man Who Revitalized the Louvre’s U.S. Donors

Thomas Moore says curiosity, in‑person meetings, and strong boundaries matter more than polished pitches. His advice: lead with sincerity, protect your team, and make every donor touchpoint worth someone’s time.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Philanthropists

MacKenzie Scott’s Boldest Year Yet: Fewer Gifts, Massive Checks

Her 2025 giving hit $7.1B, with fewer gifts but far larger checks driving her most ambitious year yet. By pouring resources into repeat partners and global and environmental causes, she’s signaled a new, bolder era for her philanthropy.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer