Amenity Lifeline Emergency Response Team presents life achievement award to Ratan Tata Ratan N. Tata receives ALERT Being Award for Lifetime Achievement for philanthropy and business excellence. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Queen's Musical Evening at Salisbury Cathedral Honors Local Charities Experience the grace and regality of Queen as she honors local charities at a musical evening. Witness her enduring commitment to philanthropy and communit... Top News · Feb 9, 2024
OPINION - King Charles can win over anybody and has one surprising similarity to Keith Richards — this is the man I know Never let it be said that Charles can’t judge a room. In September 2018, on a purpose-built stage in the Turbine Hall in London’s Tate Modern, the Prince Of Wales received an award for Services To Philanthropy at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards. He started well: “First of… Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2024
Jon Bon Jovi honored at MusiCares Gala for philanthropy and musical achievement Jon Bon Jovi was honored at the MusiCares Person of the Year Gala, with a star-studded tribute lineup and proceeds supporting music charity. Top News · Feb 3, 2024
Ta-Nehisi Coates spearheads new fund combatting sexual violence Author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to launch a new fund that will make awards to champions of sexual violence prevention and that will support education and healing programs, predominantly for Black women and girls, with plans to raise $10 million over the next two… The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024
Nonprofit NIL Organizations Thrive in College Football Championship Support Discover how nonprofit Name, Image, Likeness organizations like Hail! Impact and Montlake Futures are making an impact in college sports and philanthropy. Top News · Jan 7, 2024
Billions Donated to Universities, Scientific Research, and Racial Justice Discover the biggest charitable donations of 2023! From Warren Buffett's generous gift to James Simons' support for education and research, philanthropy is... Top News · Jan 2, 2024
Warren Buffett, James Simons and Phil Knight are among the top charity donors of 2023 Investment guru Warren Buffett topped The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest charitable donations in 2023, with his $541.5 million gift to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named for his first wife, who died in 2004 The Independent UK · Jan 2, 2024
The $10 billion charity no one has heard of A donor-advised fund devoted to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has leapt from being a relatively minor charity to one with an asset size comparable to behemoths like the Andrew W The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2023
At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023
Loosening the Reins in Philanthropy Could Mean Better Outcomes Corporate philanthropy has trouble responding quickly to urgent needs, but that could change if they worked well with nonprofits and the communities they serve. Kiplinger · Dec 12, 2023
Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual Supporting nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Business and finance must get more involved in fixing the climate crisis Investments of over USD 3 trillion per year will be required to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2023
New Philanthropy Roundtable CEO Christie Herrera ready to fight for donor privacy The new president and CEO of Philanthropy Roundtable says she plans to fight for the principles the advocacy organization has always prized The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Fortune · Nov 22, 2023 4 charities are thankful for Warren Buffett this Thanksgiving, as he gives away $870 million of his fortune to philanthropy “At Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for," the Berkshire Hathaway head wrote of his giving efforts.
The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023 Karnataka’s COVID orphans rebuild their lives with hope and resilience 233 COVID-19 orphans in Karnataka, incl. 116 girls, have lost parents; 4 in childcare institutions; 60 turned 18 last month; 15 more by end of yr. Harshita & Kumar T., Lasya N. Gowda, Syed Altamash & Javeriya Arfath, Hemanth M., Shifana M.M. are among them. Govt. provides benefits, but philanthropy…
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023 What should donors learn from Ibram X. Kendi’s problems at Boston University? In September, the award-winning author and academic Ibram X
The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023 Kiran Mazumdar second most generous women philanthropist in India: EdelGive-Hurun India Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, executive chairperson, Biocon Ltd. and Biocon Biologics Ltd., has been recognised as the second most generous woman philanthropist in the EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2023 How Joan Kroc's surprise $1.8 billion gift to the Salvation Army transformed 26 communities First-class recreation centers in low-income neighborhoods — dozens of them, scattered around the nation
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023 The problem with tech bro philanthropy They claim altruistic motives, but billionaires’ favoured brand of do-gooding, which allows no scrutiny or pluralism, is worse than unhelpful, writes Zoe Williams
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023 Charlize Theron encourages people to find ways to help through philanthropy at Town & Country summit Charlize Theron remembers the moment her role in philanthropy clicked into place
Kiplinger · Nov 2, 2023 What to Do if Your Passion for Charitable Giving Has Flagged Recognizing that giving has seasons and that change takes time can help restore your sense of purpose. Then consider four steps to ramp up your giving spirit.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023 Brooklyn Org's rebrand ditches ‘foundation’ from its name for being 'old' and 'controlling' To appeal to a new generation of philanthropists, the Brooklyn Community Foundation is ditching the word “foundation” and establishing itself with a new name: Brooklyn Org
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023 Israel is getting a surge in donations from the US in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attacks The U.S. government has stepped up its focus on Israel following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. American Jews are also responding, in part by sending money and other kinds of aid.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023 Latino charitable giving rates drop sharply — but that’s not the full story The share of Latinos who give to established charities has dropped sharply since 2008, a new study has found