Denver Grant Maker Narrows Focus to the Arts — Just the Arts
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation says its highly unusual move to shut down science, health, and human-services funding will help close a big gap in cultural giving.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Marshall Project Expands Role but Still Faces Money Challenges
Eight months after the launch of the Marshall Project, Nieman Journalism Lab finds that the nonprofit criminal justice-focused news site has diversified its coverage and developed effective partnerships with other media, but fundraising remains challenging.
Jeb Bush Scrutinized for Link to Bloomberg Philanthropy
GOP presidential contender and former Florida governor Jeb Bush is drawing scrutiny for his time spent as a Bloomberg Family Foundation director, during which the philanthropy partnered with Planned Parenthood on a $50-million global family planning initiative, Politico reports.
Elsie Hillman, Pa. Philanthropist and GOP Backer, Dies
Ms. Hillman, the wife of billionaire industrialist Henry Hillman, chaired the Elsie G. Hillman Foundation and was a trustee of the Hillman Family Foundations, The Washington Post reports.
Gifts Roundup: Facebook Co-Founder Gives $25 Million to Fight Poverty in Africa
Other recent gifts include $20 million for the University of Nevada, $10 million to Penn State, and $3.3 million to Eastern Michigan University.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
What a Donor Learned After Giving $1 Million, $1,000 a Day
The foundation, which provides $1,000 grants every day of the year, recently gave out its millionth dollar. The group’s leaders reflect on what they’ve learned.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
A Year After Police Shooting, St. Louis Offers Lessons in Rebuilding
Local and nonprofit leaders say one lesson for cities tackling deeply entrenched social problems is not to overwhelm donors with a torrent of needs and options.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Nonprofits Can Learn From Black Lives Matters About Tapping Passionate Support
The movement has found an effective way to spark action by mobilizing people online, ditching the usual charity approach of boards, celebrities, and strategic planning.
By Tom Watson
Contributor
Grants Roundup: Ford Foundation Awards $1 Million to Help Prisoners Get a College Education
Other awards include money to improve early identification of those at risk of becoming drug or alcohol addicts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bloomberg Announces First 8 Recipients in Its Data-Focused Cities Project
Bloomberg Philanthropies named the first eight grant recipients in its $42-million What Works Cities project that will help midsize cities improve their use of data to operate more efficiently, CNN Money reports.
Presidential Spotlight Boosts My Brother’s Keeper Alliance
The new nonprofit focusing on the plight of minority men and boys may become Barack Obama’s primary philanthropic interest after he leaves office.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
5 Ways to Go Beyond a Standard Gift Acknowledgment Letter
Fundraisers need to put more time and energy into thanking donors who have made generous gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Facebook Co-Founder’s Foundation Awards $25 Million to GiveDirectly
The foundation started by the Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and his wife, Cari Tuna, awarded $25 million to the group that makes cash transfers directly to extremely poor individuals and households in Kenya and Uganda, Forbes reports.
Gifts Roundup: $100 Million to California Institute of Technology
Also included is a $25-million gift to Special Olympics from the founder of Paychex.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Can Funds Started by the Rich Really Stomp Out Inequality?
Because most philanthropies are creatures of capitalism, their willingness to chop at the roots of inequity may be halfhearted.
By BENJAMIN SOSKIS
Contributor
Gates and Li Ka Shing Top List of Big Foundations Created by Wealthy People
Wealth-X ranked the foundations started by people with at least $30 million in investable assets.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor