Open Society Foundations Commit $25 Million for Ukraine Democracy Fund
Also, the O’Donnell Foundation gave $100 million to endow a new public-health school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and the Anthem Foundation pledged $30 million to address maternal health and improve health outcomes for mothers.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Wealthy Donors of Color Talk About What Motivates Their Giving in New Report
Interviews indicate that their personal experiences — completing higher education, experiencing racism, and grappling with economic inequality — influence their giving priorities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor
MacKenzie Scott’s Latest Round of Giving Totals $443.5 Million So Far
When MacKenzie Scott announced her fourth round of big gifts to charity in December, she left it up to the nonprofits to decide whether to publicize the news and reveal how much she gave them. Since her December announcement, about two dozen groups have done so.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What 4 Billionaires With Russia Ties Have Donated to American Colleges
Wealthy men associated with Russian industry are facing fresh scrutiny amid the invasion of Ukraine.
By Nell Gluckman and Dan Bauman
Contributor
Let’s Stop the Destructive Practice of Focusing on the Needs of Donors Instead of Grantees
A foundation executive is concerned about recent coverage of the priorities of big philanthropists.
‘It’s Not Like Anything I’ve Ever Seen’: Aid Groups Report Overwhelming Donor Response for Ukraine
Charities say donations for their efforts on the ground are setting records.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
In-Person Conferences and Fundraising Events Come Roaring Back
Predictions that virtual and hybrid events were here to stay may have been overblown, experts say, as event organizers respond to the pent-up demand for face-to-face contact.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Once a Cryptocurrency Novice, Tree-Planting Group Lands Big Digital-Cash Gifts
How the cryptocommunity became a critical part of fundraising at Trees for the Future.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Companies and Foundations Mobilize Grant Making to Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine
Also, the Cummings Foundation committed $12.5 million to a technical college in Boston, and the Wells Fargo Foundation awarded $8.5 million to build affordable homes on vacant land owned by houses of worship.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Connie and Steve Ballmer Pledge $425 Million for Children’s Mental Health
The University of Oregon alumna and her husband, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team and former Microsoft CEO, donated money to enable the institution to lead a response to a long-simmering crisis.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Overall giving to the nation’s 30 biggest events in which donors help raise money for charities had been declining since 2008, when it peaked at $1.8 billion.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Donor-Advised Fund Grant Making Grew Slower in 2021 After Strong Showing Earlier in the Pandemic
At the same time, new data compiled by the Chronicle shows that donor-advised funds are rapidly gaining ground on private foundations — and have already eclipsed them by some measures.
By dan.parks and Michael Theis
Harry and Linda Fath Pledge $50 Million to Cincinnati Catholic School for Boys
Also, Nemours Children’s Health has received $25 million to create a think tank in pediatric health equity, and Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin gave $10 million to support a long-standing partnership between Tougaloo College and Brown University.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Google.org Donates $60 Million for Technology Education and Job Training
Also, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has given $120 million to 38 grantees, and Lever for Change and the LEGO Foundation have committed $143 million in grant opportunities through their Build a World of Play Challenge.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
In Their Own Words: What Matters Most to Big Donors
Over the years, the Chronicle has talked with hundreds of major donors about what motivates them to give. Here’s a collection of some of the best advice we’ve heard.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Billionaire Cosmetics Heir Gives $125 Million to U. of Pennsylvania Nursing School
Also, Virginia Commonwealth U. has received $104 million for liver research, and a $45 million gift will create the Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions