Publishing Billionaire Donald Newhouse Gives $20 Million to Combat Dementia
Plus, the National Medal of Honor Museum, a center aimed at treating people with Lyme disease and tick-born illnesses, and four other nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A $350 Million Pledge Aims to Build Economic Development in Detroit
Plus, Georgetown University receives $100 million from Frank McCourt Jr. to diversify the public-policy field, and a medical school receives $2 million to improve health care for the homeless.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
2 Billionaire Couples Provide $300 Million to Launch New Health Research Institute
Wendy and Eric Schmidt and Eli and Edythe Broad provided the money to build a new scientific discipline that combines biology and computer science to improve human health.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
$300 Million Health Gift; $85 Million to Okla. Community Foundation
Plus, two medical centers, a global development charity, and a university all landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
With William Ackman’s $1 Billion Gift, 2021 Is Getting Off to a Good Start for Philanthropy
Three nonprofits are benefiting from the financier’s commitment.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How to Connect With Prospective Major-Gift Donors Now
Three veteran fundraisers offer advice about how to build relationships at a time when meeting face-to-face is still tricky.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Skoll Foundation Names Corporate Philanthropy Leader as President
The $2 billion philanthropy said the new chief operating role is designed to accelerate the organization’s work, especially its focus on equity and economic inclusion.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Billionaire Casino Magnate Steve Wynn and Wife Give $50 Million to Upstate N.Y. Hospital
Plus, Cornell, DePaul, the University of Missouri, and New York Public Library received gifts of more than $10 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Technology Entrepreneur Nahum Guzik Gives $25 Million for Cultural Center
Plus, the ACLU lands $15 million for a project focused on LGBTQ and HIV issues, and three medical centers, a university, and a private day school also receive big donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Elon Musk and Geneticist Arthur Riggs Each Give $100 Million
Plus, Arthur Blank donates $17 million to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and several university land big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor