3 Paths Philanthropy Must Take Now to Tackle Climate Change
Jeff Bezos, Bill and Melinda Gates, and other donors can make a difference — but only if they take risks and pursue action immediately on three steps to protect the planet.
By Fred Krupp
Contributor
Is It Possible for Michael Bloomberg to Be Too Generous?
As the former New York mayor throws his fortune into the race for the Democratic nomination, he faces new scrutiny about the fusion of his political and philanthropic giving. Those are important questions. But it will be a welcome change from the debate four years ago that was mostly about how the candidates gave away other people’s money.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
U. of Texas System Gets $80 Million For New Medical School (Grants Roundup)
Also, the University of Texas System will use $80 million to establish a new medical school in eastern Texas, and the Ballmer Group is giving $25 million to recruit, train, and retain 1,000 black teachers in three cities.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New Report Suggests How Latino Nonprofits Can Tap Into Silicon Valley Philanthropy
The Castellano Family Foundation is teaming up with the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to drive more support to local groups.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
How Foundations Can Make a Difference After Puerto Rico’s Latest Natural Disaster
Nonprofits on the island are more organized and better coordinated to accept aid after the January earthquake than they were after the hurricanes so grant makers can be assured their help will get to the right places.
By Leticia Peguero
Contributor
How Foundations Can Foster Diversity and Inclusion
A collection of articles to help grant makers diversify their staff and boards and advance equity in their communities.
Walton Family Foundation Commits $20 Million for Arkansas State Park
Also, Morgan Stanley is giving $20 million to seven mental-health charities that serve young people, and the MacArthur Foundation donated $8.1 million to reduce incarceration in five counties nationwide.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Why Criminal Justice? Why Now?
Grant makers’ success advocating for change is more than 20 years in the making, gaining momentum from early wins by advocates, new research, and falling crime rates.
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Over more than 20 years, Helen Huang has watched the issue move from the fringe to the mainstream, gathering support from conservative as well as liberal donors. She now leads the Ford Foundation’s Art for Justice Fund.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
A disparate group of top grant makers have been attacking the issue from all angles. Their efforts have created a sea change in the politics and rhetoric of incarceration — and have the potential to be a landmark success story
By Marc Gunther
Contributor
Leaders in Nonprofit Innovation Show How Power Dynamics in Philanthropy Are Shifting
More than 1,350 ideas submitted in a foundation contest to spotlight social entrepreneurs are now available to help other grant makers find great ideas worth supporting.
By Amy L. Freitag
Contributor
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
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
How Philanthropists Can End the Cycle of Panic and Neglect for Disease Outbreaks
As the coronavirus spreads, it’s time for donors to provide the money emergency responders need now and to set the stage for work that prevents these horrific diseases.
By Gabrielle Fitzgerald
Contributor
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