Smithsonian Institution and Chicago Foundation for Women Get New Leaders (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, the Goldman Sachs Foundation and the Starlight Children’s Foundation have new executives.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How the Giving Pledge Pushes Smarter Philanthropy
The Gates Foundation organizes gatherings aimed at helping the world’s billionaires do more good with their money, but the secretive nature of those sessions makes it difficult to assess their impact.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Nearly a decade after its launch, the Giving Pledge still inspires hype and hope. The fanfare gilds the reality of the results so far.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
With a tax fight behind it, the company founded by the late actor Paul Newman wants other companies to follow its lead and give all profits to charity.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Has the Giving Pledge Changed Giving?
A proposal unveiled nearly a decade ago was intended to turbocharge philanthropy. There’s little evidence so far it’s doing that.
By Marc Gunther and Drew Lindsay
Cornell U. and U. of Texas at Austin Each Land $10 Million
Plus, a Pennsylvania couple gives $1 million to their high school to honor lunch ladies and bus drivers.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Smithsonian Institution Selects New Leader From Its Own Ranks (Transitions)
Also, Amherst College appoints a new chief advancement officer to oversee its $625 million capital campaign, and Cedars-Sinai hires a new vice president for development.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
At 100, the LA Philharmonic Is Finding New Ways to Reach Music Lovers (Podcast)
As the orchestra gets ready to celebrate its centennial in October, it’s cultivating the next generation of musicians through the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles.
Starbucks Foundation and Points of Light Expand Employee Fellowship Program
The $3.5 million grant will fund 100 fellows who will split their time between work at Starbucks and a nonprofit.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
U. of Chicago Nabs $75 Million for Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (Grants Roundup)
Also, three health companies make a combined grant of $15 million to house homeless people in Seattle, and Walmart gives $1 million to find jobs for military veterans and their spouses.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions