100 Teens Get Lifetime Support to Foster Global Service Work
The winning teens, from 42 countries, will receive lifetime access to higher-education scholarships, career development, and funding for projects they create for public benefit.
Fredric Levin Leaves $40 Million to U. of Florida Law School
Plus, six universities, an art museum, and other nonprofits received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Ford Foundation Hires Senior Program Officer for International Cooperation
Also, the Frist Foundation will promote its vice president of programs to CEO at the end of the year, and the Lemelson Foundation has also chosen its next executive director from within.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Foundation President Talks About Why Investing in Arts Can Support a More Equitable Society
In the sixth episode of Giving Done Right, Season 2, the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Elizabeth Alexander, poet and president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Grant Makers Pour Dollars Into Improving How Kids Learn Amid Continued Covid Concerns
Foundations are especially concerned about finding ways to help the hardest-hit youngsters: those who come from low-income families as well as students of color.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Donors Appear Eager to Give Generously, Poll Finds
Despite increasing economic anxiety among America’s middle class, a greater share of people who gave at least $20 during the previous 12 months plan to continue giving than at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the results of a survey released this week.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Calif. Law Aims to Make Online Giving Safer for Nonprofits and Donors
Legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this month aims to ensure donors receive accurate information in charitable solicitations and that charities receive donations promptly.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Commits $2 Billion to Diversify Pipeline of Scientists
Also, Lululemon Athletica pledged $75 million to make grants for health and well-being through exercise, mindfulness, and advocacy, and Bloomberg Philanthropies gave $43 million to create the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Angela Williams has taken the helm of the nation’s largest charity with a powerhouse résumé behind her — and a long list of challenges in front of her.
By dan.parks
Contributor
New York City Activists, Residents Awarded $1 Million Prize
This year’s winners the David Prize, an annual $1 million award for York City residents have been announced. The prize is named after billionaire real estate developer David C. Walentas and financed by his Brooklyn-based family foundation.