Tim Berry on JPMorgan Chase’s Philanthropy, Advocacy, and Efforts to Revitalize Cities

Tim Berry on JPMorgan Chase’s Philanthropy, Advocacy, and Efforts to Revitalize Cities

Tim Berry oversees government relations, sustainability and philanthropic efforts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. We spoke with Berry about the firm’s advocacy and giving, including big commitments in Detroit and Baltimore.

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Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery

Five Reasons Corporate Philanthropy Remains a Mystery

Corporations tend to do a lot of talking about their giving. But when it comes time to drill into the specifics, up-to-date information and real transparency are often nowhere to be found.

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The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy

 The 14 Most Important Players in Corporate Philanthropy

For all the hype corporate giving can generate, getting a handle on it isn’t easy. Still, there are some clear leaders, encompassing the nation’s biggest banks, tech giants, pharmaceutical companies and retailers.

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With a Flurry of Gifts, MacKenzie Scott And Dan Jewett Make a Statement in Brazil

With a Flurry of Gifts, MacKenzie Scott And Dan Jewett Make a Statement in Brazil

One area of focus to emerge in MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett’s global giving is civil society and human rights work in Brazil. A series of donations makes it clear the country is a priority. Here’s why and where the money is going.

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Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine

Philanthropy Responds: A Round-up of Efforts to Support Ukraine

The conflict in Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis at a scale the region hasn’t seen since World War II. Here are some of the ways philanthropic funders have stepped up for refugees and people staying in country.

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A Major Backer of Summer Youth Employment Weighs in on What Works

A Major Backer of Summer Youth Employment Weighs in on What Works

JPMorganChase is wrapping up a $17 million youth employment initiative. The funder shares what works, and what the future holds for its programs, which have provided 40,000 students with jobs in the past five years.

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Some Wealthy Philanthropists Are Pressuring Their Banks to Stop Financing Fossil Fuels

Some Wealthy Philanthropists Are Pressuring Their Banks to Stop Financing Fossil Fuels

Through divestment and impact investing, funders have been using their assets to work toward a decarbonized future. Following the lead of activist campaigns, several philanthropic efforts are pushing banks to do the same.

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Backers Had High Hopes for Opportunity Zones. Research Shows They Aren’t Delivering

Backers Had High Hopes for Opportunity Zones. Research Shows They Aren’t Delivering

Lawmakers and funders alike hoped opportunity zones would be a game changer, connecting untapped wealth to areas of poverty. But new research funded by JPMorgan Chase finds they are falling short on advancing racial equity.

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This Bank Pledged $250 Million for an Inclusive Recovery. Where’s the Money Headed?

This Bank Pledged $250 Million for an Inclusive Recovery. Where’s the Money Headed?

COVID-19 has heightened our awareness of social and economic inequality, and foundations and corporate giants alike are responding with financial commitments. Here’s where JPMorgan Chase’s $250 million pledge is now headed.

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Make it a Double: Maximizing Corporate Matching Gifts During COVID-19

Make it a Double: Maximizing Corporate Matching Gifts During COVID-19

Nonprofits fighting COVID-19 are seeing a rise in individual donations, and many corporations are matching their employees’ gifts. We unpack who is offering these programs, how they work, and how to take full advantage of them.

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