Today: September 16, 2024
Today: September 16, 2024

Philanthropy

Education|Environment

William & Mary expands new climate-focused major, deepens coastal research with $100 million gift

William & Mary has received a $100 million donation that aims to help coastal communities adapt to changing temperatures, rising seas and more intense storms

William & Mary expands new climate-focused major, deepens coastal research with $100 million gift
Europe|Food|Lifestyle

With a big heart and a tiny kitchen, meet the TikTok star cooking and delivering meals to people living on the streets of Paris

With a big heart and a tiny kitchen, meet the TikTok star cooking and delivering meals to people living on the streets of Paris

With a big heart and a tiny kitchen, meet the TikTok star cooking and delivering meals to people living on the streets of Paris
Education|Entertainment|Technology

4-H teams with Netflix's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' to launch new learning platform Clover

The National 4-H Council is growing in a new direction – online – by launching its e-learning platform Clover with a collaboration with Netflix and its new movie “Spy Kids: Armageddon.”

4-H teams with Netflix's 'Spy Kids: Armageddon' to launch new learning platform Clover
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
News|Political|World

Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians

Pope Francis urged all people to do their part to address the world’s problems, especially climate change and the care of children, to open The Clinton Global Initiative Monday in New York in a talk with former President Bill Clinton

Clinton Global Initiative will launch network to provide new humanitarian aid to Ukrainians
Entertainment|Health

Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

Actor and philanthropist Michael J

Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative
Environment|Health|News|Political|World

Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $200 million to help save the lives of mothers and children during childbirth

Gates Foundation commits $200 million to pay for medical supplies and contraception
Entertainment|News

Back at old job, Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort

Movie star Anthony Mackie was back in his home town — and back at an old job — as he took part in a program to help people needing roof repairs and replacements after natural disasters

Back at old job, Anthony Mackie lends star power to New Orleans' post-Ida roof repair effort
Business|News

Latino charitable giving rates drop sharply — but that’s not the full story

The share of Latinos who give to established charities has dropped sharply since 2008, a new study has found

Latino charitable giving rates drop sharply — but that’s not the full story
Business|Education|News|World

University of the People founder and Arizona State professor win Yidan Prize for education work

Shai Reshef, president and founder of the online, tuition-free University of the People, and Arizona State University professor and researcher Michelene Chi, who has developed a framework to improve how students learn, are the 2023 winners of The Yidan Prize, the biggest award in education

University of the People founder and Arizona State professor win Yidan Prize for education work
Business|News

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger gives $40 million in stock to California museum

Investor Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s right-hand man for more than five decades, has made a $40 million gift to a California museum he has supported in the past

Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger gives $40 million in stock to California museum
Health|News|World

Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is announcing $40 million in funding to help develop messenger RNA vaccines in Africa

Gates Foundation funding $40 million effort to help develop mRNA vaccines in Africa in coming years
Business

Israel is getting a surge in donations from the US in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks

As American Jews grieve, many are giving as well.

Israel is getting a surge in donations from the US in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks
Business

Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin − new research

Donors and grantmakers often pressure nonprofits to spend as little as possible on fundraising and overhead.

Nonprofits can become more resilient by spending more on fundraising and admin − new research
Business|News

Brooklyn Org's rebrand ditches ‘foundation’ from its name for being 'old' and 'controlling'

To appeal to a new generation of philanthropists, the Brooklyn Community Foundation is ditching the word “foundation” and establishing itself with a new name: Brooklyn Org

Brooklyn Org's rebrand ditches ‘foundation’ from its name for being 'old' and 'controlling'
Business|Entertainment|News|World

The 2023 Soros Arts Fellows plan to fight climate change and other global issues with public art

Palestinian artist Nida Sinnokrot, one of 18 artists receiving the 2023 Soros Arts Fellowships from the Open Society Foundations on Tuesday, says that art provides hope and resilience, even in the midst of war

The 2023 Soros Arts Fellows plan to fight climate change and other global issues with public art
World

Walmart pledges $1 million aid for Israel victims

Walmart Foundation, the philanthropy arm of the U.S. retailer, has pledged $1 million to an Israeli disaster relief and emergency medical service organization.

Walmart pledges $1 million aid for Israel victims
Business|Entertainment

Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit

Charlize Theron remembers the moment her role in philanthropy clicked into place

Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit
Business|News

How Joan Kroc's surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities

First-class recreation centers in low-income neighborhoods — dozens of them, scattered around the nation

How Joan Kroc's surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities
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
Business

Goldman CEO and predecessor Blankfein talk careers as analysts compete

Goldman Sachs Chief Executive Officer David Solomon and his predecessor gave career advice to about 4,000 analysts as junior bankers pitched for

Goldman CEO and predecessor Blankfein talk careers as analysts compete
Business|Entertainment|Health

Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving's 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital

Actress and activist Marlo Thomas is proud that this year St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving campaign celebrates its 20th anniversary and passes the fundraising milestone of $1 billion to support the hospital’s efforts to provide free medical care to children with cancer

Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving's 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital
Business|Environment|News

Jeff Bezos's fund has now given almost $640 million to help homeless families

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ fund to support homeless families announced $117 million in new grants on Tuesday to organizations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico

Jeff Bezos's fund has now given almost $640 million to help homeless families
Business|News

Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual

Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual

Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual
Business|News

Why do they give? Donors speak about what moves them and how they plan end-of-year donations

What motivates people to donate to charities or causes they care about is often deeply personal

Why do they give? Donors speak about what moves them and how they plan end-of-year donations

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