Author: Danielle Vance-McMullen, H. Daniel Heist, Lindsey Walker Eftin
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Give Me Some Slack: Donor Advised Fund Granting During Crises
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Ahead of Print. In 2020, the philanthropic sector faced unprecedented demands as it responded to the global pandemic and urgent calls for racial and social justice. Early evidence indicated that US-based donors using donor advised funds (DAFs) responded to those demands … Goto full post >>
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MacKenzie Scott awards $428 million in unrestricted grants to 10 HBCUs
The awards—to schools such as Clark Atlanta, Norfolk State, and Xavier universities—are in addition to a run of grants beginning in October that now totals $739 million directed to 16 historically Black colleges and universities… Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Podcast Episode 17: Bridging an Uncertain Time for a Lifesaving Program
Despite significant progress over the past several decades, malaria remains a leading cause of death globally for children under five. This year’s cuts to foreign aid funding disrupted highly effective programs to prevent malaria, such as seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC). SMC provides antimalarial medication to children under the age of five during the rainy season…
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MacArthur awards $100 million to pandemic prevention project
The grant to the Sentinel project was awarded through the foundation’s 100&Change global competition, which aims to address problems and support solutions that are radically different in scale, scope, and complexity…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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The Diversity Layer: The Role of Coalitions Among Civil Society Organizations
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Ahead of Print. Some theorists argue that civil society organizations (CSOs) can knit together diverse societies by assembling demographically different individuals. CSO core participants (staff, board members, and engaged volunteers) are, however, often demographically … Goto full post >>
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Philadelphia funders award $8.35 million for workforce development
The funding from Comcast, Future Standard, M&T Bank, and the William Penn, Connelly, and Philadelphia foundations is part of a previously announced $20 million public-private investment to improve employment and economic mobility in the region…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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ASU receives $35 million to strengthen supply chain management
The gift from the National Association of State Procurement Officials will support Arizona State University’s efforts to elevate the role of procurement in supply chain management…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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American Rivers receives $10 million for waterway conservation efforts
The grant from the James M. Cox Foundation will help fund projects to remove 400 outdated dams, rehabilitate critical wildlife habitat, and restore 100,000 acres of floodplains…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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University of Cincinnati receives $4 million from alumni couple
The gift from Mohammad H. Qayoumi, who served as Afghanistan’s finance minister from 2018 to 2020, and Najia Karim, a clinical dietitian, will endow chairs and initiatives in engineering and nutritional health…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Funding for climate adaptation, resilience doubles to $870 million
The report from the ClimateWorks Foundation found that while foundation investment in adaptation and resilience is at a historic high—more than double the $404 million tracked in 2021—the need for more capital is still growing…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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University of Maryland receives $16 million gift from faculty member
The gift from Anne Simon allocates $15 million to endow professorships in the department of cell biology and molecular genetics, and $1 million to fund the Sondra Simon Memorial Maryland Promise Scholarship…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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University of Austin receives $100 million for free tuition
The commitment from billionaire Jeffrey Yass will help launch a $300 million financial aid campaign for the recently opened school where admission is based strictly on standardized test scores…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Home Depot Foundation invests $30 million in veteran housing programs
A total of 44 grants were awarded to organizations focused on helping thousands of veterans secure and maintain safe, accessible housing through critical home repairs, smart home modifications, and programs for those exiting homelessness…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Organizing Civility: Bridging Practices in Islamic Welfare Organization
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Ahead of Print. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) occupy an ambivalent position in civic life, often bridging divides while also reproducing boundaries. This study examines how Saylani Welfare Trust, a major Islamic welfare organization in Pakistan, organizes civility … Goto full post >>
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October 2025 Updates
Every month we send an email newsletter to our supporters sharing recent updates from our work. We publish selected portions of the newsletter on our blog to make this news more accessible to people who visit our website. For key updates from the latest installment, please see below! If you’d like to receive the complete…
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American Lung Association awards $22 million for research partnerships
The awards will back the efforts of 130 clinical researchers working to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of lung disease and lung cancer, which combined affect one in 10 Americans…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>