A New Alliance Channels Asia's Growing Philanthropic Heft

A New Alliance Channels Asia's Growing Philanthropic Heft

Top grantmakers from Asia and the U.S. have joined forces on a new Philanthropy Asia Alliance, and are already backing six on-the-ground projects. The alliance highlights Singapore’s role as a hub for Asian philanthropy.

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Billionaire Education Philanthropist Barbara Dalio Isn't Giving Up on Disengaged Students

Billionaire Education Philanthropist Barbara Dalio Isn't Giving Up on Disengaged Students

In an invisible crisis, an alarming number of students disengage from and ultimately drop out of school. Dalio Education is working to identify these students in Connecticut and help them get back on track before it’s too late.

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What Went Wrong? A Look Back at the Collapse of a Billionaire-Funded Education Partnership

What Went Wrong? A Look Back at the Collapse of a Billionaire-Funded Education Partnership

Barbara Dalio spearheaded an ambitious public-private partnership for education equity in Connecticut. Not long after, it all went up in smoke. The saga highlights some fraught questions about big donors’ role in K-12 funding.

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Act of Trust: How a Billionaire's Letting 20,000 People Give Away $1 Million

Act of Trust: How a Billionaire's Letting 20,000 People Give Away $1 Million

It’s becoming a holiday tradition—Ray Dalio’s giving out thousands of charitable gift cards for recipients to donate where they choose. On one hand, it’s just another festive charity campaign. But it’s also kind of revolutionary.

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Backed by a Billionaire, a New York Hospital Takes on Health Disparities

Backed by a Billionaire, a New York Hospital Takes on Health Disparities

Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio is giving $50 million to a New York hospital to tackle racial health disparities. The unique gift will fund the institution’s work to address inequities inside and outside the healthcare system.

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Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely

Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely

The children of America’s richest people won’t just control vast fortunes in the future. Some are already top givers themselves or have moved into leadership positions within leading family foundations.

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“If You Want to Go Far, Go Together." In Connecticut, an Ambitious Collective Impact Push

“If You Want to Go Far, Go Together." In Connecticut, an Ambitious Collective Impact Push

A new fund quarterbacked by a community foundation is aiming to close opportunity gaps from “cradle to career.” The initiative has a strong focus on building the capacity of local funders to have greater impact in a state with deep inequities.

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In a State with Deep Inequities, a Billionaire Couple is Catalyzing Action on K-12 and Jobs

In a State with Deep Inequities, a Billionaire Couple is Catalyzing Action on K-12 and Jobs

In recent years, Barbara Dalio has quietly tapped a vast hedge fund fortune to help address Connecticut’s education problems. Now, in a big step up, she and her husband Ray are giving $100 million for a public-private partnership.

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