$200M From Accenture; $100M From Google.org; Big vs. Midlevel Fundraisers; Giving Pledge Adds 14

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Don't Miss What Everyone Else Is Reading --------------------------------------------------------------- These were the best-read stories on our site yesterday: [Gifts Roundup: TV Celebrities and Former Politician Give Millions for Scholarships]( In other news about big gifts, Steve and Connie Ballmer gave $20 million to help first-generation college students, and former Price Is Right host Bob Barker gave $1 million to Drury University. [Video: How to Raise Money Under the New Tax Law]( To decipher the implications for nonprofit leaders, the Chronicle assembled a trio of experts for a recent webinar. Here's their advice. [4 Ways to Ask Major Donors for Big Gifts]( [premium] We asked successful big-gift fundraisers what techniques they use when requesting big gifts. Here’s what they say. [Opinion: To Slow the Erosion of Trust in Democracy, Support the Arts]( [premium] Knight Foundation leader Alberto Ibargüen says a mix of grants to cultural institutions and grass-roots groups can help people connect to one another and to their communities. [Online Fundraising: 4 Standouts in Crowdfunding and Giving Days]( [premium] How competition, prizes for all levels of gifts, and a year of planning brought success. Also, the philanthropy battle between Colorado and North Texas. Learn How Smart Communications Work Can Lift Your Fundraising — and Save 20% --------------------------------------------------------------- Demonstrating results is a crucial way to attract today's donors — and doing that requires fundraisers to work more closely with communications colleagues than ever. 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