Gifts Roundup: $100-Million Donation Preserves Huge Swath of Maine Woods
Other notable donations include $20 million to renovate the University of Houston’s basketball arena and $10 million to advance life-sciences projects at Yale.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Columbus Hospital Gets $15 Million From Late Publisher’s Family
Also, Auburn University, the Schmeeckle Foundation, and Nantucket Island’s hospital received $10-million donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Zuckerberg Sells $95 Million in Facebook Stock for Social-Good Effort
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan sold the stock in May, according to Securities and Exchange documents released Friday afternoon. It’s the first sale to back their pledge to put 99 percent of their Facebook stock toward efforts to improve people’s lives.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What to Consider When Moving From University Fundraising to a Smaller Nonprofit
Those who make the jump may find themselves working on a smaller team with fewer resources, but some former higher-ed fundraisers say it can be a good career move.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Smart Questions to Ask Donors Before Seeking Money
Discovering what matters to your donors is key to building a long-term relationship and landing big gifts over time.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Eli Lilly CEO Gives $5 Million to Central Indiana United Way
Other notable gifts include $5 million from basketball legend Michael Jordan to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Michael Jordan Gives $2 Million to Mend Police-Community Ties
Also, a finance executive donates $10 million to expand a program that creates 3D models of patients’ hearts to help doctors prepare treatment.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What Goes Into a Naming Policy
Establishing rules about naming rights can help your nonprofit negotiate gifts more smoothly.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Jacki Zehner of donor network Women Moving Millions discusses how she defines and helps develop female leadership in the philanthropic world.
By Maria Di Mento and Nidhi Singh
Lottery Winners Pour Millions Into Nonprofits and Make Diversity a Priority
Marvin and Mae Acosta, who pledged some of their $328 million in Powerball winnings to charity, may want to give Alcario and Carmen Castellano a call for advice. They hit the jackpot 15 years ago, and dozens of San Jose area charities ended up as winners, too.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor