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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How Giving to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Finally Went Mainstream

How Giving to Historically Black Colleges and Universities Finally Went Mainstream

When Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin made a big HBCU gift last June, it was just the beginning. We dig into the conditions that sparked an astonishing giving surge and consider whether HBCU giving has, at long last, gone mainstream.

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City Fund Has Become a Major Player in K-12 Philanthropy. Here’s What it Funds and Why

City Fund Has Become a Major Player in K-12 Philanthropy. Here’s What it Funds and Why

In just two years, City Fund has gone from newcomer to a major player in K-12 education funding, with backing from some of the biggest donors in this space. We unpack the grantmaker’s approach and take a closer look at some of its grantees.

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“A Collective Responsibility.” 6 Takeaways from Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin’s Big HBCU Gift

“A Collective Responsibility.” 6 Takeaways from Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin’s Big HBCU Gift

A $120 million commitment from Reed Hastings and Patty Quillin is the largest ever earmarked for scholarships at HBCUs. Here are six takeaways from the biggest donation to racial equity so far in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.

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Behind a Big Bet by Top K-12 Philanthropists on a Different Way to Run Schools

Behind a Big Bet by Top K-12 Philanthropists on a Different Way to Run Schools

Backed by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation and Netflix CEO Reed Hastings with $200 million, the new ed group City Fund aims to spread the portfolio model of school management. Which means what, exactly?

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Across the Finish Line: What's Behind a Campus Gift From Netflix's Reed Hastings?

Across the Finish Line: What's Behind a Campus Gift From Netflix's Reed Hastings?

It's a good thing when socioeconomically diverse kids get into college. But graduating can be the hard part. A recent gift from Hastings—best known for funding charter schools—addresses this challenge.

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