Sam Gill, Doris Duke Foundation: ‘Change the Idea Landscape’
As head of the New York grant maker, Gill has backed medical research, the performing arts, children’s health, and building bridges with the U.S. Muslim community.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Kara Inae Carlisle, Toya Fick, Romanita Hairston: Gen X Women of Color Leading Foundations
The CEOs of the Ford Family Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, and Murdock Charitable Trust share a lot in common
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The New Generation of Foundation Leaders Is Younger and More Diverse
The new CEOs have risen through the nonprofit ranks, unlike their predecessors.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Pancreatic Cancer Care and Research Gets Big Boost From $50 Million Gift
Plus, immigrants donated big last week: The Clark Art Institute, MIT, and a historical society all received eight-figure gifts from wealthy donors who immigrated to the U.S. and built their fortunes here.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Philanthropist Who Wants to Transform Voting
As the election looms, Bradley Tusk — a political strategist and venture capitalist — believes mobile voting is our best shot at reducing American polarization.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
National Council of Nonprofits Will Install New CEO in January
Also, Independent Sector has appointed three new vice presidents, and Nicole Sherard-Freeman will be promoted to CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan in the new year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Who Gets to Age With Dignity? Few Foundations Make Aging a Priority
A conversation with experts about the many opportunities for donors to support aging programs, including research, advocacy, and local community efforts.
Family Foundations Are Bigger, and Some Are Giving More
More than a third award more than $1 million a year, but unrestricted giving is down.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Amy McIsaac of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement talks about a post-election resource guide to help nonprofit leaders find the language to bring people together.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
New Reports Offer Data on Donor Decline, Clues on How to Engage Supporters
Research looks at the current dearth of donors, as well as what fundraisers can learn from pandemic-era giving.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising