Two relatively new organizations that work on global issues have several things in common that have led to big achievements.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Nearly a quarter of the environmental charity’s donations each year come from bequests and other planned gifts, the result of decades of investment in training and personalization.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
22 Immigrant Philanthropists to Watch
These donors have committed large sums of money to charity, often in innovative ways. And there’s much more to come.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
When Miguel Fernandez sees armed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers storming houses and workplaces, it brings back memories of his family being ousted from Cuba when he was a child.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
John Long’s philanthropy shifts to women’s rights and social justice to reflect the times — and his daughters’ influence.
By David L. Marcus
Contributor
The American Dream, in Overdrive
Ranjan and Chandrika Tandon, who gave $100 million to New York University, are finding ways to help people find balance in their lives.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Bullied years ago as a newcomer to the United States, Neda Nobari has poured millions into efforts to help those like her find confidence in an “America First” culture.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
The ranks of the Giving Pledge and America’s wealthy feature a surprising number of foreign-born philanthropists. Who are they, and what causes do they give to?
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A vice president who oversees the hospital’s ventures with for-profit companies received stock options in a start-up, whose value has skyrocketed. In other articles, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan say their LLC invests in what is needed, not necessarily what is popular; a Chicago Tribune investigation into a housing nonprofit found deteriorating buildings and a lack of promised social programs. Plus, see articles on the nonprofit work force, big gifts and grants, and ideas and opinion.
Gifts Roundup: U. of Texas at Austin and UVA Land Big Gifts
The University of Virginia received $25 million for a bioscience business program, and the University of Texas at Austin’s mechanical-engineering department got $20 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Blockchain Company Announces $100 Million Charitable Fund: Daily News Roundup
“Ripple for Good” will support education and financial-inclusion efforts. In other articles, the Securities and Exchange Commission has fined a Tennessee nonprofit $1.5 million for fraud; an opinion writer shares lessons learned from a petition by the New York Attorney General’s Office against the Trump Foundation, its directors, and officers; plus more about big gifts and grants, the arts, and people news.
Threats and Hate Mail Flood Nonprofit Associated With Kavanaugh Accuser: Daily News Roundup
People have used phone calls, emails, Facebook, and other communication tools to threaten the staff and board. In other articles, Feeding America has named Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, who has held for-profit executive jobs, to be the new CEO; Melinda Gates talks about philanthropy; the Gates Foundation undergoing an internal reorganization; the University of Calgary has received a $44 million ranch for its veterinary school. Plus, other articles about gifts and grants, ides and opinion. and more.
Gates-Led Energy Fund Adding Start-Ups Fighting Climate Change: Daily News Roundup
Breakthrough Energy Ventures plans to invest $1 billion in companies capable making a big impact on global emissions. Plus, the Memorial Sloan Cancer Center is postponing its annual fundraising campaign in light of a scandal over a deal with a for-profit company; the Obama Foundation spent $12 million on an international summit and $5 million on architects; and San Francisco proposes a $17 minimum wage for nonprofit elderly care workers. Plus, other articles on gifts and grants and more.
Democrats Plan to Force a Vote on Disclosure Rules for Political Groups: Daily News Roundup
The goal is to repeal an administration rule that allows some groups that run political ads to avoid disclosing their donors. Plus, hospitals have smaller operating margins despite strong balance sheets; New York’s American Museum of Natural History has begun preconstruction work on its planned expansion despite a lawsuit against the project; and much more on nonprofits and the law, big gifts and grants, and opinion and ideas.
Soros Foundation Sues Hungary: Daily News Roundup
The Open Society Foundations is challenging laws aimed at civic groups working with refugees and people seeking asylum. Plus, the founder of Craigslist is supporting a news site to investigate technology and how it influences society; Jeff Bezos’s commitment to Montessori preschools includes few details; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund has decided not to build a museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.; and much more about innovation, big gifts and grants, and opinion.
Also, the University of Denver and the University of Texas at San Antonio get $15 million each.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor