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James Pollard

Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press

James Pollard covers philanthropy for The Associated Press with a focus on Gen Z’s giving habits and technology’s uses in charitable work. He is based in New York.

Gates Foundation pledges $1 billion to expand AI access

Gates Foundation pledges $1 billion to expand AI access

Bill Gates warns that artificial intelligence could widen inequality.

Americares receives $50M gift in response to global aid cuts

Americares receives $50M gift in response to global aid cuts

The group plans to uses the money to deliver more medicines in high-need areas around the world.

Campaign to boost Black nonprofit fundraising

Campaign to boost Black nonprofit fundraising

The goal is to persuade everyday donors of their power at a time when philanthropy is growing more concentrated among the affluent.

College sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive

College sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive

These organization are created to oversee everything from third-party multimedia deals to hospitality packages.

Philanthropy should buffer NIL’s commercial pressure on women’s sports, say advocates

Philanthropy should buffer NIL’s commercial pressure on women’s sports, say advocates

They worry that the college athletic programs may be strained by increased demands from bigger sports.

Nonprofits Seek a Unifying Tone in the Partisan Air of the 250th

Nonprofits Seek a Unifying Tone in the Partisan Air of the 250th

The private sector's unifying ambitions have been met with a mixed response, complicated by an uneasy national mood.

Foundations Work to Counter Narratives of Fraud and Partisanship

Foundations Work to Counter Narratives of Fraud and Partisanship

The Council on Foundations is encouraging its members to emphasize their positive contributions to American life.

Marguerite Casey Foundation Plans to Give at Least $50M Annually

Marguerite Casey Foundation Plans to Give at Least $50M Annually

The foundation is increasing its annual payout as leaders try to spur more urgent grant making throughout philanthropy — especially given what it calls the sector's "suffering" under President Donald Trump's policies.

LEGO Foundation Gives $97M for Kids in Conflict Zones

LEGO Foundation Gives $97M for Kids in Conflict Zones

The money will expand International Rescue Committee programs that use play to help millions of children learn and recover.

Open Society Foundations Commits $30M to Fighting Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate

Open Society Foundations Commits $30M to Fighting Antisemitism and Anti-Muslim Hate

The funder pledged to strengthen interfaith partnerships and protect those facing heightened threats in response to the rising levels of hate against both Jewish and Muslim communities.