Can a $350 Million Gift Change AI’s Trajectory?
Billionaire Stephen Schwarzman’s mega-gift aims to develop ethically grounded AI leaders and accelerate America’s competitiveness.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Points of Light to Unveil New Strategy to Ignite a Volunteerism Boom
It is the first phase of a $100 million plan to double the number of U.S. volunteers to 150 million by 2035.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
U.S. Giving Hits $617B. Has Great Wealth Transfer Begun?
"Giving USA" data held good news: a 3% growth in giving and a 17% surge in bequests that hints the wealth transfer has begun. But experts warn charities are becoming too reliant on a small pool of wealthy donors.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
A Religious Group Is Reclaiming America’s 250th From the Political Sideshow
As the 250th anniversary nears, a fast-growing network of clergy is treating the Declaration of Independence as a sacred text — and using it to coax their congregations back into civil conversation across political lines.
By David Wheeler
Contributor
A $100M Fund for Black-Led Groups Fell Flat. That Didn’t Stop the Momentum.
When the money didn’t materialize, the group managing the fund turned to locals for donations and has worked to strengthen Baltimore’s Black-led groups.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
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.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Why Billionaires and Bus Riders Give Together in Jackson Hole
Old Bill’s Fun Run shifts power to everyday donors and helps Jackson’s wealthy connect with charities that meet basic needs.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Anthropic Announces Program to Teach Nonprofits to Use AI More Effectively
Claude Corps, named for the company's popular AI chatbot, will hire and embed 1,000 fellows trained in the use of Claude at a wide range of organizations for a year.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
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.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press
Turning Challenges Into Programming Innovations
Some charities are collaborating with other nonprofits, while others are using their heft to muscle into new territory.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor