Righteous Attitudes, Ideological Purity Tests, Zero-Sum Thinking: How Philanthropy Stokes Division
Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem.
By Kristen Cambell
Contributor
Charitable Donors Operating in the Shadows Push Our Politics to the Extremes
Grant makers on the left and right finance a network of activists and advocates whose all-or-nothing, combative stances keep the political parties tethered to the poles.
By Daniel Stid
Contributor
Google.org Commits $75 Million for Work-Force Development in A.I.
Also, four big foundations give $36.5 million to eliminate the blinding disease trachoma in 16 African countries, and Cigna Group Foundation promises $27 million to bolster mental health and wellness for young people and veterans.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Mega-Gifts Are Funding University Tuitions. Which Students Do They Help?
In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear.
By Stephanie Beasley
Senior Writer
Packard Foundation Pledges $480 Million for Ocean Health
Also, the Bezos Earth Fund will award up to $100 million through the AI for Climate and Nature Grand Challenge, and Davidson College has received $60 million from the Duke Endowment to expand its library.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Columbia U.’s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Respond
A young nonprofit leader argues that there’s a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won’t thrive on college campuses.
By Manu Meel
Contributor
How ‘Yes, and’ Philanthropy Could Unite the Charitable World’s Opposing Forces
An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?
By Benjamin Soskis
Contributor
DAF Sponsors Aren’t All Created Equal. New Legislation Should Reflect That
Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds.
By Gerry Roll
Contributor
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Commits $54.5 Million to Advance Health Equity
Also, PNC Foundation gave $20.2 million to enhance outdoor play for young children, and the Kraft Heinz Company Foundation committed $15 million to address global malnutrition and hunger.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
To Address Drops in Giving, My Nonprofit Turned Fundraising Into a Game
Fun and collaborative approaches to giving can be more successful than conventional efforts focused on major donors, the author found.
By Dana Nichols
Contributor
MacKenzie Scott’s Budget Limit May Seem Arbitrary, but It Serves an Important Purpose
A $1 million cutoff helps donors identify organizations with strong potential to help more people.
Ikea Foundation Awards $100 Million to the ClimateWorks Foundation’s Drive Electric Campaign
Also, the West Virginia University Cancer Institute received $50 million for a new cancer hospital, and the Skoll Foundation has announced the four winners of the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
As the Number of Donors Continues to Drop, Monthly Giving Could Be a Solution
Year-end giving was down 2.8 percent compared to 2022, according to a new study. Donor participation fell across the board.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Granddaughter of Megadonor Digs Into Rural Philanthropy in New Podcast
One theme: the surprising overlap between urban and rural needs
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Most charitable wealth was built by exploiting Black people. Owning up to that is crucial to the reparations conversation.
Call to Invest in Emotional Health of Nonprofit Leaders Is Spot On
Recent op-ed expertly captures why foundations must step in to ease stress and workloads at nonprofits.