‘Social Profit Orientation’ Can Help Companies and Nonprofits Alike Do More Good in the World
Researchers argue that companies and nonprofits can prosper when they make sustainable, social, and environmental impact central to their missions.
Big Giving Changes Wealthy Donors’ Identities
An analysis shows that making a big gift can contribute to a donor’s psychological well-being.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Philanthropist Laura Arnold on What It Takes to Reduce Polarization and Partisanship
In the launch of a new interview series for The Commons, the Giving Pledge member and influential donor talks about the keys to bringing people together on tough issues.
By Chronicle Staff
Contributor
Two Decades In, Google.org Reimagines Its Role in the A.I. Era
Google.org’s artificial intelligence pivot echoes the $2 trillion company’s quest to become more A.I.-centric.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Ascendium Awards $58 Million to Back Work-Force Training and Education for Marginalized Students
Plus, basketball star Steph Curry’s nonprofit gave $25 million for literacy programs in Oakland, and $24 million from the William Penn Foundation will support Philadelphia’s arts scene.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Retired Surgeon and Inventor Gives UCLA $120 Million
Plus, three prominent LA museums land an art collection and $15 million for acquisitions, and medical students in Baltimore to benefit from $10 million for scholarships.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
New Era in Women’s Sports Fueled by Decades of Women Donors
Since Title IX’s enactment in 1972, female athletes, activists, and donors have steadily fueled a slow-burning revolution in women’s sports, culminating in today’s record-breaking participation.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
How Charities With Thrift Shops Can Get Better Quality Donations
Telling donors that their neighbors have provided high-quality furniture, clothing, and other goods can cut the number of worthless items charities receive in half.
By Chao Wu
Contributor
PolicyLink Promotes Ashleigh Gardere to President
Also, the social-impact software company Benevity has named a new CEO, and the Foundation of FirstHealth will install its next president in October.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Lilly Endowment Commits $700 Million for Indiana Schools and National Parks
Among other back-to-school grants, the Siegel Family Endowment has given $10.4 million to 28 organizations to increase equity in access to technology education, and $3.9 million from Northwestern Mutual Foundation will strengthen schools in Milwaukee.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions