For Emmett Till’s Family, National Monument Proclamation Cements His Inclusion in the American Story
When President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Tuesday establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, it marked the fulfillment of a promise Till’s relatives made after his death 68 years ago.
By Aaron Morrison and Emily Wagster Pettus
AP National Writers
Ballmer Group Gives $24 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America for Los Angeles County Programs
Also, the Peterson Center on Healthcare creates a $50 million institute to improve health outcomes, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum received $25 million toward its capital campaign.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Generosity Report Shows Younger Donors Less Trusting of Charities Than Older People
GivingTuesday’s study looks at trends around the world and measures traditional giving to nonprofits as well as informal giving to people in need and volunteering.
By Rasheeda Childress
Senior Editor, Fundraising
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Names a New Editor-in-Chief
Elbert Ventura, of Vox.com, will take over as Stacy Palmer assumes the role of CEO.
Kenneth and Elaine Langone Give $200 Million to Make Medical School Tuition Free
Plus, the MD Anderson Cancer Center lands $16 million for brain cancer research, and Tulane gets $12 million for a data-science program.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Undue Influence? Anonymous Donations to World Health Organization’s New Foundation Raise Concerns
The foundation said it received $66 million in direct gifts through 2022, with $26 million coming from donors who chose not to be publicly named.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Foundations Seek to Advance A.I. for Good — and Also Protect the World From Its Threats
Some foundations are betting on the potential of artificial intelligence to solve climate-change problems and develop life-saving drugs. Others are backing nonprofits alarmed by A.I.’s possible threats to civil society and world stability.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
George Soros’s Open Society Foundations Plans to Limit Grant Making Until February
The nonprofit is transitioning to a new operating model run by billionaire investor George Soros’s son, Alex. The foundation says the pause will not affect current grantees.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps New CEO; Google.org’s President Will Depart Next Month
Also, the Surdna Foundation promoted several program leaders during its recent reorganization, and Americares has named a new deputy senior vice president of emergency programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
MacKenzie Scott’s $250 Million Open Call for Donations Yields Applications From 6,353 Nonprofits
Candidates would have at least a 4 percent chance of being selected for a $1 million grant.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press