Giving to Universities Grows 6.1% as Grant Makers Lead the Way
Gifts from foundations grew 21.3 percent, to $17 billion. The increase was driven largely by a $1.2 billion gift from Michael Bloomberg through his foundation, according to the annual “Voluntary Support of Education” report.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Study Shows Strong Annual Donations From Planned Givers
The report from “Giving USA” also found that the average age for creating a first will was 44.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Leader Discusses Potential and Pitfalls of Efforts to Boost Equity in Grant Making
Marcus Walton, who recently took the helm of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, talks about the “growth trajectory” for groups trying change basic attitudes.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Gates Commits Up to $100 Million to Battle Coronavirus (Grants Roundup)
Also, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art collects $50 million for its capital campaign, and the Koret Foundation gives $10 million to design a new global educational program on the Holocaust.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
2 Universities Get $100 Million Donations
Plus, Morehouse and Spelman Colleges get $1 million apiece from legendary business leaders Ken Chenault and Joan Johnson.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Calif. Scrutiny Delays Decision on Sale of Dot-Org Domain
State officials are seeking a wide range of documents and information about the proposed sale, moving the decision back to April 20.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
A Nonprofit Fights Poverty by Helping Small Producers Grow Their Business
TechnoServe currently works in 29 countries to connect small farmers and entrepreneurs with large corporations.
Indiana U. Appoints Next Leader of Women’s Philanthropy Institute (Transitions)
Also, Grantmakers in Health chooses a seasoned federal health leader as CEO, McKnight Foundation selects an interim leader, and Paul Grogan is departing the Boston Foundation after 18 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Grant Competition Will Give $12 Million Boost to Groups Helping Refugees
The money will go to organizations that are working to repatriate refugees to their home country, help them settle and integrate into their host country, or resettle them in a third country.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Andrew Yang Proposes $100 Government Grant to Every American to Give to Charity
In response to questions from Independent Sector, Yang, Amy Klobuchar, and Pete Buttigieg vowed to expand national-service opportunities; Klobuchar and Buttigieg focused on volunteerism to curb climate change.
By dan.parks
Contributor