MacArthur ‘Genius’ Winners Include Nonprofit Leaders in Art, Science, and Advocacy
Human-rights lawyer Becca Heller, pastor and community activist William Barber II, violinist and social-justice advocate Vijay Gupta, and artist Titus Kaphar are among this year’s recipients.
By Julian Wyllie
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Next Time You Visit the Museum, You Might Get a Pitch to Vote
As nonprofits and companies unite to encourage voter turnout, an unexpected player is emerging: museums that are making electoral turnout part of their mission.
By Julian Wyllie
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Gender Pay Gap Persists at Large Nonprofits and Shrinks at Smaller Ones, Study Shows
The annual report from GuideStar found that CEO compensation rose 4.9 percent for women and 8.9 percent for men at nonprofits with annual budgets exceeding $50 million.
By Julian Wyllie
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Moore Foundation Pledges $95 Million to Research ‘Exotic’ Materials
The grant maker hopes its support for the study of quantum materials could eventually spark “a huge revolution in how power is distributed,’ among other advancements.
By Julian Wyllie
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Entrepreneurs Donate and Volunteer More Than Others, Study Shows
The median gift from an entrepreneur is 50 percent higher than from other kinds of donors, and 79 percent of entrepreneurs say charitable giving is a critical part of who they are, according to the report from Fidelity Charitable.
By Julian Wyllie
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New GlobalGiving CEO Plans to Push More Aid to Local Humanitarian Groups
Alix Guerrier will take over from Mari Kuraishi, who will become the next president of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund.
By Julian Wyllie
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In Sobering New Report, Bill and Melinda Gates Ask: ‘Is Poverty Inevitable?’
The second installment of their annual “Goalkeepers” report raises fresh alarms that the current political environment and other factors are making it difficult to sustain momentum for humanitarian achievements.
By Julian Wyllie
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Heinz Family Foundation Awards 6 Individuals $1.5 Million for ‘Changing the World’
The six winners will get $250,000 each. The awards go to people who have made extraordinary and innovative attempts to solve social, global, and environmental challenges.
By Julian Wyllie
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Baltimore Physician Leana Wen Takes Helm of Planned Parenthood
She replaces Cecile Richards, who announced her departure in January. Wen vowed to “fight with everything I have to protect the access of millions of patients who rely on Planned Parenthood.”
By Julian Wyllie
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