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Couple Forms LLC to Maximize the Impact of Their Giving
Laura and John Arnold recently founded Arnold Ventures, which enables them to consolidate charitable and political giving. Continue Reading
ALMA Streamlines the Process of Crowdfunding Philanthropy Support
ALMA is an organization that is helping to vet nonprofits to streamline the process of crowdfunding for social issues. Continue Reading
Wounded Warrior Project Refocuses Efforts on Mental Health Services
Based on results from an annual survey, Wounded Warrior Project is recommitting itself to addressing mental health needs. Continue Reading
A Look at the Philanthropic Accomplishments of Tesla CEO Elon Musk
Elon Musk has been actively involved in philanthropy and donated to a wide range of causes, from energy infrastructure to clean water. Continue Reading
This Is What You Need to Know about the Recent Megadonor Collaboration on Ocean Conservation
In the past decade, a number of megadonors have adopted ocean conservation as one of their flagship causes. Often, these individuals approach the issue with radically different ideas and philosophies. However, this situation is not necessarily a bad one, especially if different donors join forces to benefit from each other’s particular points of view. This… Continue Reading
Bloomberg Philanthropies US Mayors Challenge Chooses Nine Winners
Recently, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded nine American cities $1 million each as part of its US Mayors Challenge. This money will help leaders in these cities implement innovative solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing American urban centers, including drug use, climate change, economic opportunity, and homelessness. The nine winners were announced at the… Continue Reading
Honoring the Philanthropy of Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen
Following the death of prominent philanthropist David Rockefeller last year, the world of philanthropy recently lost another giant: Paul Allen. The cofounder of Microsoft Corporation, Allen made a name for himself as a philanthropist not afraid of taking risks. During a time when the majority of foundations and individual donors gave cautiously and backed only… Continue Reading
This Is What You Need to Know about How Melinda Gates Is Inspiring Philanthropic Commitment to Women in Tech
Women are assuming larger roles in American philanthropy. Their efforts have drawn attention to other gender disparities in the United States. One of the topics that has received a lot of attention recently is gender diversity in the technology industry. Research has shown that only about 11 percent of senior technology leaders are women. Executives… Continue Reading
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: The Search for a New CIO
The billionaire founder of Facebook Inc. Mark Zuckerberg, along with Dr. Priscilla Chan, his wife, recently announced that they are on the hunt for a chief investment officer (CIO) who will manage more than $10 billion in philanthropic contributions through their LLC, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. The organization has brought on Yale University’s longtime CIO… Continue Reading