Daily News Roundup: $225 Million Flows to Disaster Relief From Corporations
In other news, a nonprofit allied with Trump bashes the NFL in a Facebook ad, donors write big checks to fight gentrification in DC, the Washington State attorney general sues an Olympia hospital for insufficient charity care, and more.
Gifts Roundup: Real-Estate Mogul Gives $50 Million for to U. of Michigan
The money will go toward career development and other student programs. Plus, the University of Arizona gets $30 million to endow Biosphere 2, and Tulane receives a $25 million contribution for medical research.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
He said the money would fund efforts in education, science, and advocacy.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Mexicans Show Solidarity as Hope Fades After Quake
In other news, philanthropists and business titans mingle at Bloomberg gathering; immigrant parents arrested at nonprofit hospital while awaiting newborn’s operation; Charity Network founder talks about celebrity philanthropy and the Giving Pledge; and tips on teaming up with businesses for a good cause.
1 in 3 Wealthy Business Owners Plans to Give More in 2017, Study Says
However, rich business owners are less likely than other people to donate money or volunteer, according to new data from U.S. Trust.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Volunteer ‘Moles’ Rescue Mexican Earthquake Victims
Mexican rescue operation uses typically small men and women volunteers known for their bravery and skill to pull people to safety; and Houston arts groups are struggling to find a new venue after theater is damaged. In other news, a dispute between Kenneth Cole and Harvey Weinstein has rocked a prominent AIDS group, and Alice Walton has launched a new venture to lend artwork.
Gates Commits $20 Million to Women’s Groups
The money will support research and training and aims to bolster grass-roots women’s campaigns in the developing world.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Bloomberg Holds Forum as Clinton Global Meeting Ends
In other news, Harvard’s endowment posts an 8 percent return, immigrant hurricane victims seek safety in churches, North Texas Giving Day brings in $39 million in 18 hours, Sen. Charles Grassley says hospitals don’t provide enough charity care, and Eric Trump apparently still attends events for his old charity after promising to stop raising money for it.
MacArthur Names 4 Finalists in $100 Million Grant Challenge
Catholic Relief Services, HarvestPlus, Rice University’ global-health institute, and the International Rescue Committee and Sesame Workshop are still in the running.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Buffett, Gates, and Bloomberg Give Largest Share of Wealth to Charity
The three men are the most generous among the 10 richest people in America, according to new analysis by The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Broadcom Founders Give U. of California $200 Million for New College
The gift from Henry Samueli and his wife, Susan, is for health care that centers on treating the whole person using several types of therapeutic, preventative, and other care.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Gifts Roundup: Billionaire Immigrant Gives $5 Million to Help to Harvey Flood Survivors
Also, two universities receive commitments for their business schools: $50 million for Iowa State and $12.5 million for Harvard. The University of Carolina at Chapel Hill gets $12 million for dramatic arts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s Fund for Hurricane Victims Closes at $37 Million
Also, storm recovery is vastly different for rich and poor. In other news, impact investing is rising fast thanks to millennials; political events replace charity galas at Trump properties; neurological research says giving really does make people feel good; Humble Bundle brings in $100 million for charity; and the Holocaust Museum finds itself at the center of a debate on the Syrian civil war.
Daily News Roundup: $350 Million Raised for Storm Relief: Now Charities Decide On Priorities
Also, help for people most in need in one hurricane-ravaged Florida county is slow to come. In other news, the Obama Foundation’s outreach meeting drew fans and critics; and the value of an Iowa State University gift has grown $52 million in eight months.
Nonprofit Leaders and Fundraisers Call For Greater Diversity
Speakers at The Chronicle’s Philanthropy NEXT conference discussed race, gender, and sexual orientation in philanthropy.
By Timothy Sandoval and Rebecca Koenig
Daily News Roundup: J.J. Watt’s $33 Million Haul for Harvey Victims: Where Will It Go?
Also, faith groups play an integral role in disaster recovery in coordination with state and federal agencies, and Time profiles the immigrant billionaire who has made one of the biggest gifts for hurricane relief. In other news, Phillip Morris commits $1 billion for anti-tobacco efforts; mid-Manhattan library gets $55 million; and Chicago’s South and West sides get $40 million commitment.