Those who have heard about abuse punish charities by withholding gifts, but most of the public thinks harassment is more widespread in government and business. Half of charity workers have witnessed an incident.
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Gates Foundation awards $5 million for COVID-19 therapeutics research
The grant to Kleo Pharmaceuticals will support efforts to advance development of a COVID-19 hyperimmune globulin mimic therapeutic that could provide a synthetic, homogenous, readily available replacement for convalescent serum, which has shown promise as a treatment for COVID-19….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsOxford College of Emory University receives $8.4 million bequest
The gift from the estates of Emy and Duane Blair will be used to provide student financial aid and support improvements to campus buildings and infrastructure….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsLatin American news outlets receive $2 million for COVID-19 coverage
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 were awarded to forty-four news organizations in a dozen Latin America countries….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsPlanned Parenthood Installs Acting CEO as Permanent Leader (Transitions)
Also, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta names its first new CEO in 43 years, and the Workers Labâs interim CEO will continue permanently.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allOxfam report warns of rising COVID-related death toll
The report from Oxfam estimates that as many as twelve thousand people a day could die from hunger by the end of the year as a result of pandemic-related shutdowns, unemployment, and disruptions in local food systems….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsMore Than 400 Nonprofits Got Federal PPP Loans of at Least $5 Million
Health care and education organizations were the main beneficiaries, as were prominent groups like Unicef and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allAt least one in ten billionaires have donated for COVID-19 relief
A report from Wealth-X found that global billionaires who made a philanthropic commitment in support of COVID-19 response and relief efforts between January and May were more likely than other billionaire philanthropists to be in the tech industry….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsSmall Online Fundraising Events Gain Popularity
Big virtual galas are giving way to small, low-cost events that are helping groups build ties to supporters, raise money, and provide intimate connections to the mission for big and small donors alike.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allBlood Cancer Discoveries collaboration awards $6.75 million
Grants were awarded through the Blood Cancer Discoveries Grant Program, a collaboration of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research, and the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsRecords Reveal Nonprofits That Received Paycheck Protection Loans
The Muscular Dystrophy Association, the National Wildlife Federation, Mercy Corps, the New York Botanical Garden, American Youth Hostels, and the San Francisco Symphony were among the nonprofits the federal government said on Monday received loans of $5 million to $10 million through the Paycheck Protection Program.Â
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allIBM commits $20 million to Notre Dame to launch tech ethics lab
The Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab will conduct applied research and promote models for the ethical application of technology — including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and quantum computing — in the tech, business, and government sectors….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGrant Makers That Give Big to End Mass Incarceration
Arnold Ventures is among the biggest supporters of criminal-justice efforts, providing $95 million in a single year.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allMorgan Stanley awards $10 million to National Urban League
The funding will support the organization’s Urban Empowerment Fund, credit union, and financial literacy and homeowner counseling programs; its workforce development program; and an internship program for rising leaders….
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The latest staff and board announcements from the philanthropic sector….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsNavy SEAL Foundation receives $10 million from Ken Griffin
The gift will support children’s resiliency programming and an expansion of the organization’s scholarship program….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsClark Foundation awards $27 million for pediatric, maternal health
The grant to MedStar Health will support the D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative, a collaboration of four clinical programs aimed at addressing high mortality rates among mothers and children in the national capital region….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsElizabeth Alexander Outlines Mellon’s Shift to Social-Justice Grant Making
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s new grant-making strategy includes $500 million in grants this year, an increase of $200 million over its planned budget.
Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allWomen of color pursue change strategies with limited resources
A report from the Ms. Foundation for Women and Strength in Numbers Consulting Group found that nonprofits serving women and girls of color receive only 0.5 percent of total foundation funding….
Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsAndrew W. Mellon Foundation to focus grantmaking on social justice
Two years in the making, the strategic shift includes a revised mission statement that emphasizes the foundation’s ambition “to build just communities enriched by meaning and empowered by critical thinking where ideas and imagination can thrive”….
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