French Gates says she is "immensely proud" of the work of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the decision to step down as co-chair was not easy. Her last day is June 7.

So-called point-of-sale donations have sharply increased in recent years, bringing in hundreds of millions a year. But the requests to "round up" your bill for charity have really taken off.

In advance of GivingTuesday, The Associated Press interviewed people from across the country with a variety of life experiences about why they give. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday, started in 2012 as a hashtag and it has become a central part of nonprofit fundraising.

Humanitarian groups are working to respond to the violence in Israel and Gaza. Here are some ways to help — and avoid getting scammed.

In the wake of the disaster, people around the world want to help. Here's advice from experts on how to select a charity.

The company says the AmazonSmile program didn't have enough financial impact. But some charities say the support "made a huge difference," and shoppers have expressed disapproval on social media.

Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping those impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

Donations are pouring in — but they don't always address the needs of the many displaced and homeless Ukrainians who've lost practically everything they own.

Holiday gift donations have poured in from across the country for children who survived the tornadoes in western Kentucky.