The Gates Foundation’s First 25 years: How It Changed Global Health and Philanthropy
Growing into one of the most powerful institutions in global health, the foundation drew acclaim and criticism.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
7 Ways to Earn Foundations’ Trust and Win General Operating Support
Three experts explain how to get to know foundation program officers and best position your nonprofit to secure flexible funding.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
In His Own Words: Bill Gates on Giving Away the Remainder of His Wealth
In an interview, the philanthropist discusses sunsetting his foundation, the Giving Pledge, and recent cuts in aid.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
What an Andrew Carnegie ‘Interview’ Reveals About Philanthropy’s Sins — and How to Move Beyond Them
A ‘podcast appearance’ by the father of modern philanthropy exposes the urgent need to let go of his teachings.
By Dimple Abichandani
Contributor
Stephen Heintz to End 25-Year Run Leading Rockefeller Brothers Fund
The 73-year-old practitioner of “acupuncture philanthropy” will step down next year, in part to make way for a younger leader to work with the sixth generation of Rockefellers on the grant maker’s board.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
How Warren Buffett’s Enormous Charitable Gifts Reflect His ‘Inner Scorecard’
Buffett expresses his generosity by donating to foundations run by others. As of September 2024, he had given $55 billion.
By John M. Longo
Contributor
UCLA Lands $25 Million to Launch a Center for Digestive Health
Plus, the National Academy of Sciences received $20 million, Agnes Scott College got $15 million, and three other universities received eight-figure gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Philanthropy Opens the Vault: Payouts Are Surging in Response to Trump
Across the country, foundations are weighing the pros and cons of digging into their endowments. For some, increasing funding to grantees is a moral imperative.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
7 Tips to Kickstart Monthly Giving and Boost Your Nonprofit’s Financial Health
Expert advice to help you build a monthly giving program that delivers, from setting up the systems and tools you’ll need to finding potential donors and ensuring they stick around.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
What a Spanish Cathedral Can Teach Funders About Responding to Trump
During the next 1,300 days of Trump’s presidency, let’s put the bricks in place for a better future while doing everything we can to hold up the foundation.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
U. of South Carolina Students and Faculty to Benefit From $75 Million Windfall
Plus, a law school in Nebraska landed $2 million to enhance holocaust and international justice studies, and several other universities and a medical center in Hawaii received big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Marguerite Casey Foundation Dips Into Endowment to Donate $130 Million This Year
The grant maker, which has given $23 to $57 million annually since 2019, is increasing its support in response to the Trump administration’s actions.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Lands $25 Million for Pediatric Mental Health Program
Plus, the ArtCenter College of Design received a $17 million bequest from a long-time donor; and a hospital, three universities, and the education group Building African American Minds also received large gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
MrBeast’s Buzzy, Clickbait Videos Are Warping Gen Z’s Expectations of Philanthropy
Fundraisers puzzling over how to reach young donors must acknowledge and counter the misconceptions peddled by the influencer.
By Dan Mangiavellano and Maureen Harris
Why We Stopped Asking for General Operating Support
When a financially stable nonprofit vacuums up precious dollars, smaller organizations lose out.
By Mark S. Gold
Contributor
New York Genome Center Receives $125 Million to Continue Operations
Plus, the 1803 Fund pledged $75 million to Oregon groups that serve Black youths, and the Bezos Earth Fund and the Global Methane Hub will give $27.4 million to lower methane emissions through livestock breeding programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions