Berkshire Hathaway Official Pledges $110-Million to U. of Michigan
Charles Munger earmarked a chunk of his gift to build a housing complex so graduate students from different disciplines could live together.
By Caroline Bermudez
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As Wealth Spreads Around the Globe, So Do Opportunities for Fundraisers
Penelope Cagney, who with Bernard Ross has written a new book on global fundraising, urges development officers to learn a second language and keep up on international affairs.
By Caroline Bermudez
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$50-Million Given to Support Creative-Writing Students
Helen Zell, whose husband is the investor Sam Zell, wants the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to use the money in its master of fine arts program.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Alzheimer’s Association and Affiliate Sharea Surprise Bequest Worth $27-Million
Helen Banas sought help from the Alzheimer’s Association when her mother had dementia and two decades later left her fortune to the group—without telling anyone but her banker.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Inequality in America Is Difficult to Reconcile With Our Faith in Democracy, Says Author
In The Good Rich and What They Cost Us, Robert Dalzell, Jr., a historian, examines key figures in philanthropy in the past century.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Financier Gives $40-Million to NYU for Urban-Planning Institute
Donald Marron says he wants to help find ways for cities to do better in providing jobs, low-cost access to culture, and great lives for families.
By Caroline Bermudez
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A Railroad Heir Leaves $43-Millionto Social-Service Charity and Arts Groups
Richard Herman, heir to a railroad fortune, left the biggest gift in his estate to Family Matters of Greater Washington and more than $15-million to local arts groups.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Charities Can’t Avoid the ‘Street Fight’ of Lobbying Policy Makers, Says Activist
Ilir Zherka, head of the National Conference on Citizenship, has written a new book called “Winning the Inside Game” to show charities how to push public policy.
By Caroline Bermudez
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From Gates Foundation Head to Leader of Food Pantry
Patty Stonesifer, who was the first staff leader of the world’s biggest philanthropy, in April will become head of the $6-milllion Martha’s Table in Washington.
By Caroline Bermudez
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Development Groups Fail to Put Communities First, Says Former Aid Worker
In a new book, Tori Hogan says humanitarian programs are plagued by poor management.
By Caroline Bermudez
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