Study Finds Jump in No-Strings Giving to Arts Groups
Fundraising efficiency is rising at cultural organizations, according to a report by the National Center for Arts Research.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Gifts Roundup: Johns Hopkins Gets $300 Million for Public-Health Projects
Other notable donations include $60 million to endow the University of Southern California’s School of Social Work and $40 million to expand arts and sciences offerings at the University of Virginia.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: Some Heavy Hitters Absent From Last Clinton Global Initiative
Also, a major humanitarian charity says global funding to tackle poverty and disease is being stretched thin by the migrant crisis.
Daily News Roundup: Tech Boom Has Downside for Silicon Valley Nonprofits
Also, internet mogul Marc Benioff turns his philanthropic attention to the oceans and the University of New Hampshire draws fire for how it is using a late longtime campus employee’s $4 million bequest.
Faith-Based Groups and Companies Drive $1.2 Trillion in Impact, Says Study
U.S. congregations and hospitals, educational institutions, charities, and businesses shaped by religious values constitute an economy bigger than Mexico’s, according to new research.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
New Chiefs at International Women’s Forum and National Dance Institute
Also, the longtime leaders of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Virginia Foundation for the Humanities announce plans to step down.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
Live Tweets from Philanthropy Next 2016
Follow what people are learning at The Chronicle’s first live event, Philanthropy Next: Demonstrate Impact, Inspire Donors, held today in Washington, DC.
Bloomberg Gives $300 Million for New Johns Hopkins Health Program
The donation to Johns Hopkins University pushes the billionaire media mogul and ex-New York mayor’s giving to his alma mater past the $1.5 billion mark.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Ark. Woman Sees ‘Little Free Pantry’ Idea Go Worldwide
Inspired by the Little Free Library trend, Jessica McClard hopes do more than provide food to the hungry; she wants to build a fresh wave of interest in the issue of food insecurity.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: 10 Schools to Share $100 Milllion From Powell Jobs Venture
Plus, the Clinton Foundation’s largest affiliate lays plans to separate from the mothership if Hillary Clinton becomes president, and the N.F.L. commits $100 million for research and other work to address head trauma among players.