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Stephanie Beasley

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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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What’s at Stake for Nonprofits With a Government Shutdown Looming

A government shutdown is likely to add stress to nonprofits that have been grappling with federal cuts since the start of the year, according to advocacy groups.

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A Familiar Face Will Take the Helm at the Heising-Simons Foundation

Brian Eule is returning to lead the philanthropy after a stint at PBS.

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Facing Free Speech Threats, Foundations Prepare for Next Volley From the White House

In preparing a response to expected policy changes, foundation leaders appear to walking a delicate line between exposing themselves to threats from the administration and remaining stalwart — and visible — institutions.

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How Highlighting Slavery’s Legacy Helped This Tiny Louisiana Nonprofit Boost Its Revenues 10-Fold

The Descendants Project used a compelling message, social media, and a personal touch to convey its unique approach to the environment and history.

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Gender Pay Gap Persists for Nonprofit CEOs and Could Worsen Amid DEI Backlash

Women make up the majority of CEOs at smaller organizations, but they represent less than one-third of CEOs at organizations with annual budgets of more than $50 million, according to a Candid report.

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Nonprofits Are Preparing for National Guard Deployment Beyond D.C.

Groups that work with unhoused people, communities of color, and immigrants are aiming to provide additional resources if National Guard troops and federal agents are deployed to their cities.

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What You Need to Know About the Barr Foundation’s New President

Ali Noorani, who will start in December, currently heads the U.S. democracy program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

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More Funders Announce Long-Term Support as Federal Cuts Deepen

Foundations are shifting their spending strategies, particularly for groups affected by Trump administration policy changes. Among them is a $1 billion initiative to support economic mobility for low-income Americans.

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Pro Bono Services Ramping Up for Nonprofits Facing Funding Cuts and Legal Threats

Eighty percent of nonprofits say they will be interested in pro bono assistance within the next six to 12 months. Expert volunteers appear to be ready to meet the demand.

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Trump-Era Survival Strategies: Climbing Back After Losing $300 Million in Federal Funding

The chief fundraiser of Save the Children talks about how to sustain core programs during challenging times.