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WEB6 days ago — In a new video interview as part of the Chronicle’s The Commons, filmmaker Erik Bork explains why he chose to revisit deep tensions after the 2020 election — and how his surprising movie, “The Elephant in the Room,” could help reduce today’s polarization.
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WEBIn a new video interview as part of the Chronicle’s The Commons, filmmaker Erik Bork explains why he chose to revisit deep tensions after the 2020 election — and how his surprising movie, “The Elephant in the Room,” could help reduce today’s polarization.
The 2022 Philanthropy 50: Who Gives the Most to Charity
WEBFeb 14, 2023 — The Chronicle’s 23 rd annual ranking of America’s biggest donors features a number of donors making their Philanthropy 50 debut, including Edward Avedisian, a professional clarinetist with the Boston Pops, and Tilman Fertitta, the world’s richest restauranteur. Two of Airbnb’s co-founders gave to help Ukrainian refugees, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates took the top spot by giving ...
Elon Musk’s $5.7 Billion Donation Sparks Questions About Giving
WEBFeb 22, 2022 — Leave it to Elon Musk to stir up controversy without saying — or tweeting — a word. In November, according to a regulatory filling, the Tesla CEO donated to charity about 5 million shares of company stock, worth $5.7 billion.
New MacKenzie Scott Website Details $14 Billion in Gifts
WEBDec 15, 2022 — Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott says her donations have yielded more than $14 billion in funding for about 1,600 nonprofits since 2019, according to her long-awaited website Yield Giving, unveiled Wednesday night.. Scott also announced that she plans to introduce an “open-call process” that allows nonprofits seeking donations from her to send information to her for evaluation.
8 Tips for Seeking Grants From Community Foundations
WEBJun 24, 2024 — Overall charitable giving is down, but community foundations have stepped up their giving. A Council on Foundations survey of more than 200 community foundations across the country found that total grants from this group reached $14.8 billion in 2022 — the highest amount ever. Yet fundraisers sometimes overlook community foundations, instead focusing on larger, national grant makers.
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WEBThe NDN Collective is giving out $25,000 and $50,000 awards, thanks to a $50 million foundation grant.
Cummings Foundation Becomes Largest to Put Entire Endowment …
WEBMar 13, 2018 — Others, like the McKnight Foundation and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, have made similar commitments. As part of a broader $350 million impact-investing plan, the Kresge Foundation in 2015 earmarked $50 million for social and environmental investments. The remainder of Kresge’s assets earmarked for impact investing are going to program-related investments, which count toward a foundation ...
Tips and Tools to Maximize Year-End Giving - The Chronicle of …
WEBFundraisers face immense pressure to create successful year-end campaigns. And it’s no wonder: Nonprofits rake in around 40 percent of their annual revenue, on average, during the holidays, according to Charity Navigator.. But this year’s giving season comes with a …
The Philanthropy 50: Who Gives the Most to Charity - The …
WEBThe Chronicle’s 20th annual ranking of America’s biggest donors was topped by Michael Bloomberg and followed by the hotel magnate Barron Hilton, then Eric Schmidt, the former Google CEO, and his wife, Wendy.The top five on the list each gave more than $1 billion to charity last year. Philanthropy 50 donors gave away more than $15.8 billion in 2019.