Laura and John Arnold recently founded Arnold Ventures, which enables them to consolidate charitable and political giving. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Philanthropy
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
6 Predictions for the Evolution of the Philanthropy Sector in 2019
The ways in which both prominent philanthropists and ordinary people donate has changed rapidly in the past few years. Moving into 2019, strategies and trends will continue to shift. Understanding the changes that will likely occur and the issues underlying the new approaches to giving can help nonprofits more effectively appeal to donors and help… 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
Philanthropic Organizations Increase Push for More Affordable Housing
Philanthropic organizations are becoming involved in the push for more affordable housing. Continue Reading
People-Focused Philanthropy Begins to Pick Up Momentum
A people-focused approach to philanthropy emphasizes collaboration with communities to solve concrete problems. Continue Reading
This Is How Conversion Nonprofits Can Energize Rural Philanthropy
The rise of conversion nonprofits with inherent service footprints puts them in a unique position to champion rural philanthropy. 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