N.Y. Billionaires Leon and Toby Cooperman Pledge $100 Million to Medical Center in N.J.
Plus, the University of Alabama at Birmingham lands $95 million from Marnix and Mary Heersink to create a biomedical institute.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
88 Percent of Affluent Households Donated in 2020, New Study Says
An increasing share of wealthy donors say their giving is driven by cause rather than by their affiliation with particular nonprofits.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
John and Tashia Morgridge Pledge $125 Million to Their Alma Mater
Plus, five universities and St. Jude Children’s Hospital received large gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Chicago Couple Give Northwestern U. $480 Million Gift
The donation from Patrick and Shirley Ryan will support education and research programs in applied microeconomics, business, digital medicine, neuroscience, and global health.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Walmart Heir Pledges $100 Million for Conservation of African Parks
Plus, Special Olympics, the Miami Foundation, five universities, and others all received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Billionaire Banker Denny Sanford Pledges $350 Million to Sanford Health
Plus, five universities, a journalism nonprofit, and a Jewish temple land gifts ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Montana State U. Lands $101 Million for Nursing School
Plus, six other universities and three health systems all received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Lands $20 Million From Long-Time Supporters
Plus, the Rothko Chapel, the Glaucoma Research Foundation, and two other nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How Women Will Shape Philanthropy in the Decade Ahead: Watch Our Online Briefing
Liz Thompson, a major donor, and Abby Falik, CEO of Global Citizen Year, discussed how women’s giving differs from men’s and offered advice on how fundraisers can best cultivate women donors.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Bucknell U. Receives $40 Million for Scholarships and Athletics
Plus, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Berklee College of Music, and others landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor