Bezos Makes Gifts to Obama Foundation and NYU Medical Center
Former President Barack Obama’s foundation has received a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. which it says is the largest individual contribution it has received to date. Also New York University’s medical center said Monday it has received a $166 million gift from Bezos and his family.
What You Need to Know Going Into Year End: the Latest News and Research on Giving
For many nonprofits, the biggest fundraising days of the year will fall over the next month. We’ve rounded up recent Chronicle reporting to help you plan and forecast as 2021 comes to a close.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Ted Lasso’s Sudeikis Helps Raise Funds for Prosthetic Limbs
Jason Sudeikis of the hit TV show “Ted Lasso” recently returned to his hometown of Kansas City to host an annual benefit concert for a charity that helps amputees who lack proper health coverage pay for prosthetic limbs.
Nonprofit Advocates Praise House Passage of Build Back Better Legislation
The measure includes $30 billion for a Civilian Climate Corps as well as money to significantly expand the federal safety net.
By dan.parks
Contributor
DoorDash Offers Food Banks Its Technological Know-How
The company provides its delivery platform technology for free, which many groups find even more valuable than cash.
GiveDirectly’s Paul Niehaus Discusses Direct Cash Transfers and Trust
Niehaus also explains why trusting those in need with cash is effective, and when an alternative is better.
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Taps New Leader to Succeed Sherrilyn Ifill
Also, the National Audubon Society has named its first woman CEO in its 116-year history, and a new grant maker, the Regional Foundation, has tapped its first executive director.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Carnegie’s New Leader Expected to Maintain Status Quo but Add Spark to the Foundation
Louise Richardson, who was named Thursday to head the Carnegie Corporation of New York, says she has no plans to change the institution but will re-examine its operations when she takes over the job in 2023.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Nearly Half of Higher-Education Fundraisers Now Have Hybrid Work Arrangements
Just 15 percent of gift officers and alumni-relations staff members said they were working remotely all or most of the time, according to a new survey. In January that share was 91 percent, and in May it was 81 percent.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Carnegie Corporation Names Oxford U. Official Louise Richardson as New Leader
Richardson, who serves on Carnegie’s board, replaces Vartan Gregorian, who died unexpectedly in April.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations