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Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley's busy intersection

Nicole Taylor has an insider’s view of philanthropic trends from her seat as the president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley's busy intersection
Business|Education

Growing pains at Ibram X. Kendi's antiracist center don't signal a larger trend, experts say

In September, the award-winning author and academic Ibram X

Growing pains at Ibram X. Kendi's antiracist center don't signal a larger trend, experts say
Education

HBCU coalition receives $124M gift from nonprofit funder Blue Meridian Partners

The HBCU Transformation Project, a coalition of 40 historically Black colleges and universities, on Wednesday announced a $124 million gift from philanthropic funders Blue Meridian Partners to increase enrollment, graduation rates and employment rates for the schools’ graduates

HBCU coalition receives $124M gift from nonprofit funder Blue Meridian Partners
Environment

Anonymous gifts are common. But a climate group says a $10 million gift it got is an all-out mystery

A climate philanthropy organization, Giving Green, received a $10 million anonymous donation in April and thinks that the same donor may have given even more

Anonymous gifts are common. But a climate group says a $10 million gift it got is an all-out mystery
Business|Economy|Health

From Frenchies to rescue cats, New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is one of a handful of veterinary hospitals across the country that is equipped to handle the most complicated cases

From Frenchies to rescue cats, New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases
Health

Helping mothers and babies survive childbirth is a personal goal, says Melinda French Gates

Several low cost and low tech interventions would increase the chances of mothers and their babies surviving childbirth, according to a new report released Tuesday by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Helping mothers and babies survive childbirth is a personal goal, says Melinda French Gates
Business|Education|Political

As DEI policies come under legal attack, philanthropic donors consider how to adapt

Foundations and major donors are mobilizing to respond to court cases like the Supreme Court’s June decision ending affirmative action at universities

As DEI policies come under legal attack, philanthropic donors consider how to adapt
Business|Sports

Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis

Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum announced Tuesday a gift of $1 million from the financial services company SoFi to his nonprofit

Celtics star Jayson Tatum gets $1 million gift from SoFi to help people buy homes in St. Louis
Business|Education|Science

Summer Science Program spent $2 million last year serving 204 students. Then, they got a $200M gift

A small nonprofit, Summer Science Program, has puzzled for much of the last year over what do to with a surprise bequest of an estimated $200 million

Summer Science Program spent $2 million last year serving 204 students. Then, they got a $200M gift
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?

For years, less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the U.S. has gone to benefit women and girls, but that could change in part thanks to new resources that Melinda French Gates has pledged in recent weeks

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?
Opinion|World

As Melinda French Gates leaves the Gates Foundation, many hope she’ll double down on gender equity

Melinda French Gates is already one of the biggest philanthropic supporters of gender equity in the United States

As Melinda French Gates leaves the Gates Foundation, many hope she’ll double down on gender equity
News|Political|World

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates

Melinda French Gates announced Monday that she will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates
Business|News|Political

In unusual push, funders band together to get out grants around election work 'early'

Some 170 foundations, donors and advisors have signed on to a pledge started by the nonprofit Democracy Fund to make their grants earlier this Election Year

In unusual push, funders band together to get out grants around election work 'early'
Business|Education|News

The protests over the Israel-Hamas war put a spotlight on college endowments

One of the demands of antiwar protestors on college campuses is for their schools to divest their endowments from companies that are profiting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza

The protests over the Israel-Hamas war put a spotlight on college endowments
Business|Environment|News

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.

The Entertainment Industry Foundation says the People's Fund of Maui, an initiative started by Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson to benefit survivors of the wildfires in Maui, has given away almost $60 million

Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson pledged $10M for Maui wildfire survivors. They gave much more.
Business|News

What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's giving?

Much about billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but a recent round of grants to nonprofits offer some insights

What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's giving?
Business|News

MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million -- more than double her initial plan -- to nonprofit applicants

The billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she would give $640 million to more than 360 organizations in response to an application process she launched last year

MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million -- more than double her initial plan -- to nonprofit applicants
Business|News

Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments

Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., and his wife Lisa Ford are raising $10 million to help ten Detroit nonprofits serving young people start endowments

Bill and Lisa Ford to raise $10M for Detroit youth nonprofit endowments
Business|News|Political

George Soros' Open Society Foundations name new president after years of layoffs and transition

George Soros’ Open Society Foundations announced a leadership change Monday with its president Mark Malloch-Brown stepping down

George Soros' Open Society Foundations name new president after years of layoffs and transition
Business|News|Political

Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy seeks to strengthen communities with grants for local leaders

Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy Emerson Collective announced Wednesday its fifth cohort of Emerson fellows

Laurene Powell Jobs’ philanthropy seeks to strengthen communities with grants for local leaders
Business|Health|News|Technology|World

How AI health care chatbots learn from the questions of an Indian women's organization

A women's organization in Mumbai, India, is training a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence with the help of women like 32-year-old Komal Vilas Thatkare

How AI health care chatbots learn from the questions of an Indian women's organization
Business|News

GoFundMe says $30 billion has been raised on its crowdfunding and nonprofit giving platforms

GoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns have generated $30 billion since 2010, the fundraising platform announced Tuesday, as younger generations look beyond institutions to make their donations

GoFundMe says $30 billion has been raised on its crowdfunding and nonprofit giving platforms
Business|News

Tis the season for giving: A guide for how to give, even a little

Christmas is over, but giving season for nonprofits is just starting to peak

Tis the season for giving: A guide for how to give, even a little
Business|Environment|News

Larry Kramer, outgoing CEO of mega climate funder the Hewlett Foundation, looks back on his tenure

The longtime president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Larry Kramer, will step down from his role at the end of 2023

Larry Kramer, outgoing CEO of mega climate funder the Hewlett Foundation, looks back on his tenure
Business|Environment|Health|News|World

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture

With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture

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