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Mike Bloomberg’s $1B gift to Johns Hopkins will make med school free for most students – a philanthropy expert explains why that matters

Mike Bloomberg, the media mogul and former New York City mayor, has given Johns Hopkins University US$1 billion to eliminate tuition for most its current and future medical students, the school and Bloomberg Philanthropies announced on July 8, 2024. The gift will also expand financial aid for students studying several…

The Conversation

Tiny homes, built largely with philanthropic support, offer more patch than solution to homelessness

In response to a nationwide crisis that has left more than 650,000 people without housing, 100 tiny home villages for the homeless have opened in the United States over the past five years

The Independent UK

Eva Longoria And Lauren Sánchez Discuss Philanthropy And Activism

Eva Longoria and Lauren Sánchez discuss philanthropy, empowering women, and environmental initiatives in a recorded conversation.

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Protests against arts sponsorship in Britain are killing culture. Be careful what you wish for

Baillie Gifford’s financial support of the biggest book festivals ended after a campaign against its fossil fuel ties. Britain’s arts need more corporate cash, not less

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates has written a book about his childhood called, you guessed it, Source Code

He plans two further volumes, one about Microsoft and another about philanthropy.

PC Gamer

Melinda French Gates Models Three Strong Lessons for Philanthropists

Gates' willingness to pivot and her focus on her charitable giving vision provide an excellent example for current and future philanthropists.

Kiplinger

The Canberra T-shirts helping charities one garment at a time

kindpeople. is 'merging style with philanthropy'.

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How rich philanthropists exert undue influence over pro-Palestinian activism at universities

On university campuses across North America, a new anti-war movement has emerged. Camped-out students are pressuring their universities to divest from companies that profit off the Israeli war machine, to cut ties with Israeli institutions and to publicly condemn Israel’s deadly military campaign in Gaza.

The Conversation

Battle for the museum review: Museums get a lot wrong, but then so does this book

In theory, I should like this book. It’s about the corruption of what Rachel Spence calls Planet Art, that, is museums and galleries, and there’s a lot of it about. It extends from the grossly inflated prices given to rubbish artefacts at auction, to the use of cultural philanthropy to…

Evening Standard

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes to women and girls. Can Melinda French Gates change that?

For years, less than 2% of philanthropic giving in the U.S. has gone to benefit women and girls, but that could change in part thanks to new resources that Melinda French Gates has pledged in recent weeks

The Independent UK

Openai CEO Sam Altman Joins Giving Pledge Billionaires

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Melinda French Gates commit to philanthropy through Giving Pledge and personal donations.

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Muslim women who are registered to vote are more likely to donate money and volunteer than nonvoters

Civic engagement – including volunteering and registering to vote – rather than religiosity was more correlated with giving by Muslim American women, according to research we conducted with our colleagues at the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative.

The Conversation

$100 million for equity: MacArthur Foundation's new big bet and mandate

The MacArthur Foundation will let loose another $100 million to a single project in the third installation of its global 100&Change competition, which for the first time requires applicants to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, the foundation announced Wednesday

The Independent UK

Did the mystery donor behind a $10 million gift to a small climate change fund actually give more?

A climate philanthropy organization, Giving Green, received a $10 million anonymous donation in April and thinks that the same donor may have given even more

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Impending US Tax Changes Must Consider Impact Of Great Wealth Transfer On Women, Says Tax Policy Expert Sandra Swirski

A study by The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy found that women are more likely than men to engage in philanthropy and tend to give more to causes advancing women's and girls' welfare.

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Why Giving Back is Essential: David Bolno Discusses Philanthropy

One of the rewards of this fast-paced nature of our very own entertainment industry is where success is equivalent to the album sales number, box office numbers, or the number of followers on social media.

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Met Gala: Annual Fundraiser For Costume Institute At The Met

Explore the history and evolution of the prestigious Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a unique blend of art, fashion, and philanthropy.

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King’S Trust Gala In NYC Showcases Stunning Celebrity Fashion Choices.

Explore the star-studded King's Trust Gala in NYC, where fashion and philanthropy converged for an elegant evening.

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After Globaltrans Exit, Nikita Mishin Dives Deeply Into Educational Philanthropy

Mishin understood early on that education is not just the key to enlightenment, but gainful employment. As a teen, he earned pocket money by freelancing articles to local newspapers, combining his love of language and a burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit.

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Gofundme Expands To Mexico, Opening New Fundraising Opportunities

GoFundMe expands into Mexico to provide fundraising opportunities for medical emergencies and disasters, aiming to strengthen philanthropy in the region.

The Hindu

IEEE India Philanthropy sanctions scholarship for 11 Sharnbasva University students

IEEE India Philanthropy sanctions ₹5.50 lakh scholarship for 11 female engineering students at Sharnbasva University, with additional learning opportunities.

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Maya Rudolph's Character In Loot Season Two Faces Philanthropic Challenges

Explore the challenges faced by Maya Rudolph's character, Molly Novak, as she navigates philanthropy in Loot season two on AppleTV+.

The Guardian - UK

‘A crazy can-do mentality’: what made New York’s Met one of the world’s mega museums?

It has 1.5m artefacts, 6m visitors, 2,000 staff – and gets by on donations. Max Hollein, the Met’s Austrian-born boss, relives his first five years, when he faced accusations of hoarding, narco-philanthropy and male dominance

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Dwayne Johnson: The Intense Fighter

Dwayne Johnson, 'The Rock,' a powerhouse in entertainment and sports, known for his intensity, work ethic, and philanthropy. His journey from wrestling to ...

The Times of India

Educational qualifications of Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murthy and family

Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy, the prominent figures in the Indian business and philanthropy spheres, boast impressive educational backgrounds that have contributed to their success and impact. The educational qualifications of Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murthy, and their family members reflect a dedication to learning, innovation, and excellence. Their academic backgrounds…

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