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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
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
This Is What You Need to Know about Jeff Bezos’ $2 Billion Fund for Homelessness and Education
About a year ago, Jeff Bezos put out an open call for suggestions about how to direct his philanthropy. It seems like the founder of Amazon has finally made his decision. Very recently, Jeff Bezos, the richest man on the planet, announced via Twitter that he was creating a $2-billion philanthropic venture called the Bezos… Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about the Unique Charity of Kenneth Griffin
As the field of philanthropy continues to evolve at a rapid rate, some names are coming up more frequently in conversations, such as Barbara Dalio and Laurene Powell Jobs. Another donor who has been receiving a lot of attention is Kenneth Griffin, a hedge funder who has accrued $9 billion in wealth before turning 50.… Continue Reading
You Need to Know How the Red Cross Made a Difference in These Locations
While most people know the American Red Cross organizes blood donations, they may not know that the organization has created a range of different programs in the United States to help people prepare for and respond quickly to natural disasters. The Red Cross also provides services for veterans. Alongside its efforts in the United States,… Continue Reading
5 Tips for Engaging in the Most Effective Corporate Philanthropy Possible
Despite the fact that corporate charity benefits businesses in a variety of ways, from improving morale to expanding professional networks, there remains a number of misconceptions about giving as a business. For example, business owners often think that giving should only occur when profits reach a certain level, but there are other ways of helping… Continue Reading
Millennials on Track to Become the Most Generous Generation
A great deal has been written about how millennials are changing the workplace, which makes sense considering that they will constitute the largest demographic in the American workforce within the span of a couple years. However, less has been written about the impact that this generation is having on philanthropy, a concept that has been… Continue Reading
Spotlight – Bill Gates Gives Alzheimer’s Research a Big Boost
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5 million Americans in the United States, and a new case develops about every minute. However, the condition remains rather difficult to diagnose, and testing involves incredible expense. Because of this reality, Bill Gates recently announced a new investment in Diagnostics Accelerator, a venture philanthropy fund working to improve the… Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about Barbara Dalio and Her Approach to Philanthropy
One of the major focuses of philanthropy in 2018 has been education, and Barbara Dalio has emerged as one of the most influential philanthropists in this sector. While Dalio has become one of the most prolific education-based donors, she distinguishes herself from others with her hands-on approach to giving. She and her husband Ray, the… Continue Reading