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.

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Executive Leadership

Amid Funding Cuts, Rising Volunteerism Offers Hope for Struggling Nonprofits

Some nonprofit leaders think volunteers will be critical to helping nonprofits remain lean and nimble in these financially uncertain times.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

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Foundation Giving

Gates Foundation Unveils $9 Billion Budget, Plan to Cut Staff

The grant maker will maximize its spending in key areas such as global health.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Philanthropists

With Latest $7 Billion in Gifts, MacKenzie Scott Takes a Stand

Even more than in previous years, much of her giving this year has supported groups that focus on collaboration, community building, and equity.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

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Foundation Giving

This Year’s Federal Funding Freezes Offer Lessons on Emergency Grant Making

The federal spending freeze may have come to an end, but its impact on nonprofits offered a preview of where the most urgent needs might be next if there are further cuts to federal safety net programs.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

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Executive Leadership

Arabella Advisors Dissolves After Years of GOP-Led Investigations

The shuttering of the philanthropy advisory firm follows months of uncertainty about its future.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

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Solutions

When Does It Make Sense to Merge?

At the Independent Sector National Summit in Atlanta, nonprofit mergers were a hot topic. Experts shared best practices.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

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Foundation Giving

Are Funders Doing Enough to Help Beleaguered Nonprofits?

A new survey from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that 87 percent of foundations surveyed said they have seen increased demand for funding since January.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Foundation Giving

Emergency Funding Takes On New Urgency Amid Government Shutdown

More community and regional foundations are stepping up to offer assistance to nonprofits dealing with the loss of federal money.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer

Government and Regulation

What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue

The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.

By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer