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Shaq's father once gave his White Castle burgers to a homeless vet—and it inspired the NBA legend's business and philanthropy empire

Basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal says his father taught him to give people help when they’re in need—and he’s lived by that lesson throughout his three-decade career.

Fortune

How America’s independence from England revolutionized US philanthropy

John Hancock did something revolutionary 250 years ago when the Massachusetts merchant signed the Declaration of Independence, announcing to the world that 13 English colonies were freeing themselves from Great Britain and from monarchy.

The Conversation

Joy Is a Philanthropy Strategy, and It's the Only One That Scales

For decades, charitable fundraising has leaned heavily on emotional heaviness, the stark images, the sobering statistics delivered mid-meal, the implicit weight of "you should give more" hanging over every table. And yet, by every measure, donor fatigue has become a reality in a world saturated with appeals.

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After giving away billions to charity, MacKenzie Scott says, ‘small acts of kindness matter’

MacKenzie Scott has given away more than $26 billion since 2019, yet she emphasises that everyday acts of kindness remain vital. Drawing on research and data, she highlights how small, consistent contributions improve wellbeing, spread prosocial behaviour, and collectively shape communities alongside large-scale philanthropy.

The Times of India

After giving away $26 billion in philanthropy, MacKenzie Scott’s wealth remains largely unchanged — here's why

MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, yet remains extremely wealthy because her fortune is tied to Amazon stock. As share values rise, her wealth continues to grow, allowing her to give at an unprecedented scale without a proportional decline in net worth.

The Times of India

Philanthropy is reshaping global health. Here’s how

Over the past two decades, global health has undergone a profound transformation. As public funding for international health and development has become increasingly unpredictable, private philanthropy has largely stepped in to fund global programmes.

The Conversation

Tracy Sturdivant, the Ms. Foundation's next leader, wants to expand the feminist funder's coalition

Tracy Sturdivant will succeed Teresa Younger as the next president and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, the first national philanthropy run by and for women

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World's Richest Man, Least Generous? Elon Musk Tops Forbes 'Least Philanthropic' List

Forbes has labelled Elon Musk 'among the least philanthropic billionaires', estimating that only a minute fraction of his $839 billion wealth has reached people in need.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Warns of 'Dark Ages' Risk as Epstein Testimony Looms and Foundation Accelerates $200B Push

Bill Gates is navigating a turbulent period blending ambitious philanthropy with renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as the Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist testifies before Congress next month while his foundation ramps up spending to counter what he calls a dangerous reversal in global progress.

International Business Times

Jeff Bezos once gave Eva Longoria and the admiral behind Osama bin Laden's capture $100 million—but she says you don't need wealth to give back

Jeff Bezos gave Eva Longoria $50 million for philanthropy. Two years on, she says the biggest myth is that you need to be rich to give back.

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $19 billion—but it's barely made a dent in her net worth because of the power of Amazon shares

Since her 2019 divorce from Jeff Bezos, Scott has quietly donated $26 billion to HBCUs, DEI groups, and disaster relief—outpacing her ex-husband's lifetime giving.

Fortune

Zohran Mamdani turns philanthropy and corporate greed into an extended Mario Kart metaphor: 'Government is Yoshi'

Blue shells actually are an ideal model for how the economy should work.

PC Gamer

Sorority apologizes for recreating Nazi-era banner used for philanthropy event

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The Independent UK

Sorority slammed for recreating Nazi-era poster for college philanthropy event

The banner evoked a poster from the 1936 ’Nazi Olympics’ in Berlin

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Jeff Bezos pledged $10 billion for climate change. With the 2030 clock ticking, his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, is leading the charge to spend it

The Bezos Earth Fund has disbursed more than $2 billion so far. With less than four years left to deploy the rest, the couple’s philanthropy is accelerating—though it still trails MacKenzie Scott’s by billions.

The Guardian - UK

Targeted donations could level the playing field for universities beyond the elite

Letters: Terence Kealey and Prof Amanda Broderick on financial pressures and philanthropy

Fortune

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated again—a week after gifting millions to a college, she's just given $70 million to Meals on Wheels America

MacKenzie Scott, worth $41.1 billion, is on a philanthropic tear and has donated an estimated 46% of her net worth.

The Independent UK

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd’s murder were short-lived

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MacKenzie Scott rewrote the rules of philanthropy. Who will follow her lead?

Diversity pledges have curdled into anti-DEI PR, while Black-led organizations receive less than 1% of philanthropic giving.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Cambridge’s £190m gift: billionaires won’t fix universities’ problems

Editorial: Philanthropy increases the gap dividing highly selective, elite higher education from the rest. Ministers need a plan for the sector overall

The Conversation

Why Americans give: New research finds 5 distinct profiles for generosity

Given that fewer Americans are donating and volunteering and that people in the U.S. appear to be losing trust in one another, it may seem like generosity has eroded in the United States.

The Independent UK

How one family's bipolar disorder experience led to more than $1 billion for the Broad Institute

A large donation to mental health research is getting even bigger

Kiplinger

Why Venture Investing Could Be a Win-Win for Family Offices

Families who built wealth over generations know a thing or two about entrepreneurship and are uniquely qualified to help start-ups tackling global challenges.

The Times of India

Indiaspora report recommends stronger OCI card in new report on Indian diaspora

Indiaspora, a nonprofit organisation comprising global Indian leaders across diverse sectors, released its ‘India and its Diaspora: Partners in Progress’ report on Monday. The publication explores the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in shaping the nation’s future through business, innovation, philanthropy, and the arts.

The Independent UK

How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley’s foundation is saving lives in rural America

A charity trust tied to the late hotel owner Leona Helmsley is expanding rural health care and changing cancer treatment for patients

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