The D.C. Power List: The Most Influential Philanthropists Shaping National Policy

The D.C. Power List: The Most Influential Philanthropists Shaping National Policy

Top philanthropists have become ever more adept at working the levers of power in order to shape federal policy. Here are the living donors who wield the most influence in the nation’s capital.

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How Is “Omidyarism” Faring in an Age of Splashy Tech Giving?

How Is “Omidyarism” Faring in an Age of Splashy Tech Giving?

The Omidyars are among philanthropy’s most fascinating funders, but their giving has been rather muted lately. We look at their affiliated organizations’ grantmaking and weigh the potential effects of a contracting stock market.

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What We Learned From a Deep Dive Into Tech Industry Giving

What We Learned From a Deep Dive Into Tech Industry Giving

We recently published an in-depth paper on the philanthropy of mega-donors hailing from the tech industry, as part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project. Author Mike Scutari walks through some of our key takeaways.

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Growing its Education Work, a Silicon Valley Funder Looks to Boost the "Whole Family"

Growing its Education Work, a Silicon Valley Funder Looks to Boost the "Whole Family"

The Omidyar Network, a longtime supporter of education abroad, has turned its attention to education needs at home, where it’s taking on both early childhood learning and parents’ post-secondary success. Here’s how things are playing out so far.

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Meet the 15 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy

Women are guiding how some of America's largest fortunes are being given away. But men often get the credit. The most powerful women in philanthropy include well-known figures like Melinda Gates and Laurene Powell Jobs, but also many less familiar names, like Marilyn Simons and Carol Larson. Check out the list!
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