Nonprofit Leader Pushes to Expand Role of Latinos in Education
The September 11 attacks marked the beginning of Amanda Fernandez’s evolution from business executive to nonprofit founder.
By Bruce Horovitz
Contributor
College Giving by Foundations Focuses on Helping Low-Income and First-Generation Students
A study by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and the TIAA Institute also found that grant making to community colleges is of particular interest for foundations focused on employability.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
List of Major Donors Divesting From Fossil Fuels Swells to Nearly 200
The founder of the movement says the investment returns for the foundations and family offices that have signed onto the pledge haven’t suffered.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Cleveland Foundation Awards $40 Million in Scholarships for Public-School Graduates (Grants Roundup)
Also, Facebook has given $25 million to build housing for teachers in the Bay Area, and Lever for Change is accepting applications for its $10 million grant competition to expand economic opportunity.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Mastercard Commits $26 Million to Keep People From Being Left Behind in the Tech-Driven Economy
An additional $7.5 million from Mastercard and the Rockefeller Foundation will help people secure public benefits they are entitled to.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Group Serving Migrants in Greece Wins Hilton Humanitarian Award
METAdrasi has more than 350 interpreters working in 43 languages to help displaced people, including unaccompanied children.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Speakers at an Urban Institute event said that to be successful, foundations need to take a broad approach.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Wisc. Pediatric Cancer Groups Collect $25 Million for Research (Grants Roundup)
Also, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has received $20 million for a new engineering facility, and Google.org pledges $10 million to help small businesses.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Family Foundations Shift Focus Toward Economic Equality
The shift is most notable for newer family-run grant makers, while older ones tend to focus on education.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
We Need Big Ideas. Philanthropy Has Them.
In many ways, foundations — which have helped launch Head Start, Pell Grants, and the 911 emergency call system — can do more than government. The Carnegie Corporation’s Medal of Philanthropy awards, being given Wednesday, highlight continuing nonprofit innovation.
By Thomas H. Kean
Contributor
Nonprofits Urge More Attention in Presidential Race to National Service and Other Causes
Ahead of the debate Tuesday night, an alliance of nonprofits is trying to get candidates to commit to a national service agenda. Meanwhile, causes of all kinds are seeking to influence the Democratic campaigns.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Shakes Up Staff for New Focus
The group laid off three staff members and created three new positions, including COO, with goal of focusing the organization more on building relationships with movement groups.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
The Netflix documentary Inside Bill’s Brain examines the persona, eccentricities, and philanthropy of a leader of the world’s largest foundation.
3 Ways Foundation Heads Can Lead on Racial Equity
Support projects that alleviate economic and social inequality by addressing their root causes, educate staff members, and change organization culture.
By BEN HECHT
Contributor
Putting a Stop to America’s Downward Spiral
Foundations have stepped into the breach before to reduce tobacco’s grip, to advance LGBTQ rights, and to speak out against hatred toward Muslims. They must not let impeachment keep them from doing the same to stop the United States from its dangerous path toward fascism.
By Tamara Copeland
Contributor
Data for Health Receives $120 Million Expansion Grant From Bloomberg Philanthropies (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Gates Foundation commits $200 million to alleviate poverty in Pakistan, and the Western Union Foundation gives $15 million to provide education for displaced young people.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions