My State Is Struggling. Could the Answer Be Found Around the Kitchen Table?
Much like a family joins forces to address a crisis, ”kitchen-table philanthropy” brings locals together to solve problems in their own backyard.
By Ryan Rippel
Contributor
Climate Giving Grew by 20% Last Year, but Emission Goals Are Still Out of Reach
Foundation giving to climate-related efforts has almost tripled since 2019, according to a new report from the ClimateWorks Foundation.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Soros’s Open Society Foundations Say They Remain Focused on Human Rights
The grant maker underwent a major internal reorganization over the past three years, winding down its global public health program and diminishing its programs in the European Union.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Former Chicago Bulls Executive Gives Alma Mater $18 Million
Plus, Vanderbilt’s law school received $10 million to back the study of how law and policy shape women’s experiences and opportunities.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What Does a Trump Victory Mean for Nonprofits and Donors Focused on Democracy?
The CEO of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund on the long-term, community-based work he says will nurture civic engagement and bolster democracy
Why Donors Should Ask Local Communities What Matters to Them
The data donors request of their grantees isn’t always meaningful.
By Erin K. McFee and Jonathan Röders
In the Face of Conservative Populism, Darren Walker Gets It Right
To counter attacks from the Trump administration, philanthropy should adopt Walker’s pluralism playbook.
By William Schambra
Contributor
What Billionaires and Their Advisers Say Keeps Them From Giving More and Faster
Some are held back by finding the right vehicles and advisers, while others cite emotional reasons.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Walmart Commits $34.5 Million to Protect U.S. Wildlife Habitats
Also, the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation awarded $80 million to Georgia State U., and the Hormel Foundation gave nearly $26 million to community groups that serve residents of Austin, Minn.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Melinda French Gates Plans to Match $1 Million in GivingTuesday Gifts to Groups That Support Women
The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
U. of San Diego Lands $75 Million for STEM Programs
Plus, MacKenzie Scott strikes again with another $65 million gift, financier Michele Kang gives U.S. Soccer $30 million for women’s and girls’ programs, and U.S. veterans and their families will benefit from a new $25 million donation from the founder of Craigslist.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Buffett Continues Thanksgiving Tradition With $1.2 Billion to His Kids’ Foundations
By pouring huge sums into his family’s foundations, Warren Buffett shows trust in his three children to give away his $151 billion fortune.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
For Philanthropy, This Actually Isn’t 2016 All Over Again
After a decade of evolving, funders may be more prepared to figure out their post-election game plan than they realize.
By Dimple Abichandani
Contributor
J.B. Hunt Foundation Pledges $100 Million to U. of Arkansas for Scholarships
Plus, the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund gave $110.5 million to 40 organizations to address homelessness, and the Hellman Foundation pledged $2.5 million to support women’s Olympic cycling programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Recent Article on Disaster Philanthropy Captures Why Prevention Is Key
Grant makers should move beyond the immediate crisis response to also fund long-term preparedness.
A Welcome Mat, Not a Wall: How Nonprofits in One City Embrace Newcomers
Philanthropy — from a billionaire’s family foundation to the YWCA — has helped make Tulsa, Okla., one of the most welcoming places in America for immigrants and refugees.
By Kristi Eaton
Contributor