Daily News Roundup: Volunteer ‘Moles’ Rescue Mexican Earthquake Victims
Mexican rescue operation uses typically small men and women volunteers known for their bravery and skill to pull people to safety; and Houston arts groups are struggling to find a new venue after theater is damaged. In other news, a dispute between Kenneth Cole and Harvey Weinstein has rocked a prominent AIDS group, and Alice Walton has launched a new venture to lend artwork.
Gates Commits $20 Million to Women’s Groups
The money will support research and training and aims to bolster grass-roots women’s campaigns in the developing world.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bloomberg Holds Forum as Clinton Global Meeting Ends
In other news, Harvard’s endowment posts an 8 percent return, immigrant hurricane victims seek safety in churches, North Texas Giving Day brings in $39 million in 18 hours, Sen. Charles Grassley says hospitals don’t provide enough charity care, and Eric Trump apparently still attends events for his old charity after promising to stop raising money for it.
MacArthur Names 4 Finalists in $100 Million Grant Challenge
Catholic Relief Services, HarvestPlus, Rice University’ global-health institute, and the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are still in the running.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Buffett, Gates, and Bloomberg Give Largest Share of Wealth to Charity
The three men are the most generous among the 10 richest people in America, according to new analysis by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Broadcom Founders Give U. of California $200 Million for New College
The gift from Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan, is for health care that centers on treating the whole person using several types of therapeutic, preventative, and other care.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Billionaire Immigrant Gives $5 Million to Help to Harvey Flood Survivors
Also, two universities receive commitments for their business schools: $50 million for Iowa State and $12.5 million for Harvard. The University of Carolina at Chapel Hill gets $12 million for dramatic arts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s Fund for Hurricane Victims Closes at $37 Million
Also, storm recovery is vastly different for rich and poor. In other news, impact investing is rising fast thanks to millennials; political events replace charity galas at Trump properties; neurological research says giving really does make people feel good; Humble Bundle brings in $100 million for charity; and the Holocaust Museum finds itself at the center of a debate on the Syrian civil war.
Daily News Roundup: $350 Million Raised for Storm Relief: Now Charities Decide On Priorities
Also, help for people most in need in one hurricane-ravaged Florida county is slow to come. In other news, the Obama Foundation’s outreach meeting drew fans and critics; and the value of an Iowa State University gift has grown $52 million in eight months.
Nonprofit Leaders and Fundraisers Call For Greater Diversity
Speakers at The Chronicle’s Philanthropy NEXT conference discussed race, gender, and sexual orientation in philanthropy.
By Timothy Sandoval and Rebecca Koenig
Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s $33 Million Haul for Harvey Victims: Where Will It Go?
Also, faith groups play an integral role in disaster recovery in coordination with state and federal agencies, and Time profiles the immigrant billionaire who has made one of the biggest gifts for hurricane relief. In other news, Phillip Morris commits $1 billion for anti-tobacco efforts; mid-Manhattan library gets $55 million; and Chicago’s South and West sides get $40 million commitment.
Roundup: New Challenges and Opportunities in Raising Major Gifts
Creativity in approaching donors — and in finding the right people to make those personal appeals — can give charities an edge. The Chronicle offers a roundup of its top coverage of the quest to secure big gifts.
Businessman Gives $115 Million to Boston U. for Life Sciences and Engineering
Rajen Kilachand, an alumnus born in Mumbai, India, says he is inspired by U.S. higher education: “No place does it with such integrity and honesty.”
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: $14.5 Million Raised in Star-Studded Benefit for Hurricane Relief
Also, Caribbean survivors of Irma worry they will be forgotten. In other news, George Soros’s foundation has a new acting leader, a billionaire WhatsApp co-founder is starting a foundation, and the Obama Foundation has announced a summit and training sessions to get students and young adults more active in civic life.
Gates Report Stresses Need for Philanthropy Amid Aid Cuts
The nation’s largest grant-maker issues a report card meant to underscore deep worries that the world is in danger of backsliding on a broad range of international-development objectives.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Giving Big, Giving Early: How to Connect With Wealthy Young Donors
To inspire rich millennials to give, be prepared to listen and introduce them to philanthropic mentors.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor