Latino Community Foundation Builds a New Generation of Donors
Its 22 giving circles have attracted 515 members and given more than $1.7 million to roughly 100 Latino-led nonprofits throughout California since 2012.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Giving Pledge Donor Talks About Philanthropy’s Role Right Now
Melanie Lundquist shares what she thinks philanthropists should do to respond to the current crises and how nonprofits can attract donors like her.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Facebook Co-Founder Mark Zuckerberg Gives $100 Million to Ensure Safe Voting
Plus, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital lands $50 million for healthcare equity from Ray and Barbara Dalio.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Kummers Give $300 Million to Expand Missouri U. of Science and Technology Programs (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, Phil Knight gives $900 million to his foundation, and $300 million to the University of Oregon.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nike Co-founder Phil Knight Gives $900 Million to His Foundation
With this latest donation, the billionaire and his wife, Penelope, have made charitable contributions totaling at least $3 billion
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Wealthy Donors Make Big Gifts to Racial-Justice and Diversity Efforts
So far this year, rich donors have given at least $208.3 million to such efforts. The number of large gifts far exceeds previous years.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Billionaire Robert Toll Gives UPenn $50 Million for Public-Interest Program (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, four other universities and a healthcare system landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Your Questions About Winning Gifts From Major Donors During Socially Distant Times
In this week’s edition of Ask an Expert, we answer reader questions about how to stay in touch with major donors in meaningful ways and how to ask for gifts at a time when traditional face-to-face fundraising practices have been upended.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Twitter’s Co-Founder Is Giving on a Grand Scale
Recipients have called Jack Dorsey’s grants game-changing, and they come swiftly, with few if any reporting requirements.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Former Atlantic Records Executive Gives $50 Million for a New Medical Campus (Gifts Roundup)
Plus, four universities received big gifts, and a Johnson & Johnson heir left $5 million to a science center.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor