$25 Million Alumnus Gift Renames Villanova U. Law School
The donation from investment manager and 1973 Villanova law graduate Charles Widger marks the first time the Philadelphia-area institution has named a school for a contributor, The Philadelphia Inquirer writes.
Fundraising Events That Involve the “Martyrdom Effect”
In this episode of “What’s the Big Idea?,” an expert discusses why donors take part in fundraising efforts in which they must physically “suffer.”
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Turbulence on Wall Street Doesn’t Yet Spell Fundraising Panic, Experts Say
Foundations and individuals aren’t likely to reduce their giving if the market recovers from the past three weeks of sharp losses.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Tapping Donors’ Desire to Be Part of a Group Can Pay Off Big, Study Says
Charity supporters’ needs evolve over time, and strong personal relationships may not be enough to maximize returns, researchers say.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Rockefeller Fund Commits $130 Million to Cutting Food Waste
The program unveiled by the Rockefeller Foundation on Thursday in Davos aims to tackle hunger by slashing waste all along the global food-production chain, The New York Times reports.
Genomics Center Gets $100 Million From 2 Board Members
The New York Genome Center announced a combined $100 million challenge grant Wednesday from family funds led by two of its directors, James Simons and Russell Carson.
Report Hits Gates Foundation on Agenda and Corporate Ties
The study by activist group Global Justice Now assails the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s agenda and activities, accusing the world’s largest philanthropy of using its financial clout to distort global development priorities and benefit corporate partners, The Seattle Times writes.
David Koch Exits Board of N.Y. Natural History Museum
The billionaire industrialist, whose ties to major U.S. science museums have drawn criticism from climate researchers and major environmental groups, left the American Museum of Natural History’s board last month after a 23-year tenure, reports The New York Times.
$75 Million Donation Boosts Newborn Care at N.Y. Hospital
The gift from the foundation of hedge-fund mogul Steven Cohen and his wife, Alexandra Cohen, will establish a unit of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital dedicated to maternal and neonatal care, Crain’s New York Business writes.
Giving Will Be Up This Year and Next, Report Predicts
Donations from foundations and bequests and to educational institutions will drive the gains, according to new projections.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor