Tag: philanthropy
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Philanthropist Doris Buffett Dies; J.J. Yore Leaves WAMU After Staff Revolt (Transitions)
Also, the Iowa West Foundation has named a new president, and the longtime CEO of the Southcentral Foundation has resigned. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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SF Unified School District receives $10 million for distance learning
The gift from Twitter co-founder Evan Williams and his wife, Sara, will support the district’s efforts to provide students with computers and Internet access, as well as technology training and support for teachers, students, and families…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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A New Move to Limit the Census Will Harm Virtually Every Cause (Opinion)
Foundations and nonprofits need to do all they can to oppose the Commerce Departmentâs plan to cut short the count, say the leaders of five foundations. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Schusterman Family Foundation commits $10 million for gender equality
Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by Melinda Gates, has announced a $10 million commitment from the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation in support of the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge.The commitment brings the total to be awarded through the Equality Can’t Wait Challenge to $40 million, including three grants of at least $10 million…. Philanthropy News…
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As Disclosures Continue, Blackbaud Breach Remains a ‘Conundrum’ for Some Nonprofits
More nonprofits are notifying their donors about the ransomware attack. Some organizations are consulting legal experts and weighing ethical concerns as they evaluate whether to disclose the breach to their supporters. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Americans losing confidence in idea of unbiased media, survey finds
A survey by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Gallup found that while 84 percent of respondents said the news media was “critical” or “very important” to U.S. democracy, 86 percent said they saw “a great deal” or “fair amount” of bias in news reporting…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Donor Enlists Top Scientists and Philanthropists to End Blindness
A mix of people have helped shape Sanford Greenberg’s campaign in different ways âDavid Rockefeller, Jonas Salk, Nobel laureates, even Art Garfunkel and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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2020 Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity announced
Twenty community leaders working to end anti-Black racism in the United States and South Africa will receive space to reflect and engage with new thinking, access to a transnational network of leaders in the racial equity field, coaching, and up to $20,000 in support of their efforts…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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5 Easy Ways Board Members Can Help During This Crisis
How trustees can support executives and lead by example without spending a lot of time or money. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Michael J. Fox Foundation awards $8.5 million for Parkinson's research
Grants totaling $8.5 million were awarded through the Ken Griffin Alpha-Synuclein Imaging Competition to teams from AC Immune, Mass General Brigham, and Merck working to develop an imaging tracer that can help clinicians visualize the protein in the living brain…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Northwestern University receives $10 million for family enterprises
Made in honor of clinical professor emeritus John L. Ward, the gift from the Tanoto Foundation will rename the Center for Family Enterprises at the Kellogg School of Management the John L. Ward Center for Family Enterprises…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Aspen Institute Selects New Executive Director of Latinos and Society Program (Transitions)
Also, the Open Society Foundations will have a new leader of its education program, and a large Jewish foundationâs CEO has died. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Xavier University of Louisiana receives $20 million gift
The largest gift in Xavier’s 95-year-history will enable the university to expand scholarships, endow new faculty positions, and make much-needed investments in sustaining its mission as the nation’s only Catholic and historically black university…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Giving to Faith-Based Nonprofits Likely to Hold Steady or Increase, Survey Says
Eighty-five percent of people who gave at least $1,000 in 2018 or 2019 to a faith-based group say they expect to give the same or more this year as last year. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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Edward Jones commits $25 million to Alzheimer's Association
The grant, which builds on a five-year, $25 million partnership launched in 2016, will fund efforts to enhance care and support programs, provide educational materials to the financial services firm’s clients and associates, and advance critical research…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Nonprofits Respond to Blackbaud Data Breach
A ransomware attack at fundraising technology provider Blackbaud is raising questions for a wide range of nonprofits that were affected. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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NYC COVID-19 response fund awarded more than $110 million
Launched in March, the fund was administered by the New York Community Trust, which managed more than $73 million in grant funding, with the Nonprofit Finance Fund issuing and managing another $37 million in no-interest loans…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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MacKenzie Scott Showers $1.7 Billion on Nonprofits, Mostly Groups Fighting for Equity
The ex-wife of Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos said the money was distributed to 116 nonprofits, mostly to organization devoted to equity that are led by women, minorities, and LGBTQ people. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>
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LISC announces $50 million in New Markets Tax Credits
The national community development financial institution will use the credits to promote quality jobs, better health, and local economic growth, with a focus on underserved urban and rural communities…. Philanthropy News Digest | https://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rss/feed/pndnewsGoto full post >>
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Bruce and Martha Karsh Give Cedars-Sinai $25 Million (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Financier Robert Smith gave $1.9 million for prostate cancer research aimed at developing a new noninvasive test. Chronicle of Philanthropy | https://www.philanthropy.com/rss/allGoto full post >>