Tag: Philanthropy
Pandemic shifted how donors gave, but will it continue?
When Wendo Aszed, the founder of a health nonprofit in rural Kenya, is asked about her frustrations with donors, it doesn’t take long before...
Pandemic shifted how donors gave, but will it continue?
When Wendo Aszed, the founder of a health nonprofit in rural Kenya, is asked about her frustrations with donors, it doesn’t take long before...
Musician couple host concerts to fundraise for food pantry
NEW YORK — When Erin Shields belted out “Being Alive” — the showstopper from the Broadway classic “Company” — the title had extra levels...
Billionaires John, Laura Arnold to give 5% of wealth yearly
Billionaire philanthropists John and Laura Arnold have committed to donate 5% of their wealth annually as part of an effort to encourage increased, timelier...
Laundress’s gift inspires total of $3.1M from Army retiree
HATTIESBURG — The University of Southern Mississippi has received $2.9 million from the estate of a man first inspired to donate by a laundress...
Lilly Endowment awards $93M to combat Indianapolis poverty
INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 30 groups will share more that $93 million in grants from the Lilly Endowment aimed at boosting the financial security of...
Agencies donate $200K to those impacted by Nashville bombing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority and Nashville Electric Service have donated $200,000 to help people whose residence, business or employment was impacted...
George Soros to give $500M to Bard College in New York
NEW YORK — Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has committed $500 million to a private liberal arts college in New York, which the school called...
Lawsuit targets Virginia’s policies on transgender students
RICHMOND, Va. — A faith-based conservative group filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging Virginia's new state guidelines on the treatment of transgender students in public...
World’s Largest Truckstop owners endow Iowa football program
IOWA CITY, Iowa — The couple who own a massive Interstate 80 travel center in eastern Iowa have donated $10 million to fund the...
