A Closer Look at the Philanthropy of First Wave Tech Billionaire John Morgridge and His Family

A Closer Look at the Philanthropy of First Wave Tech Billionaire John Morgridge and His Family

The former Cisco CEO hails from the generation of givers who made their fortunes in tech’s first wave. We dig into his family’s grantmaking and meet the heirs who’ll carry that philanthropy forward.

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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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Triage: A Tech Company's Bid to Make a Dent in Silicon Valley Homelessness

Triage: A Tech Company's Bid to Make a Dent in Silicon Valley Homelessness

The fight against homelessness in Silicon Valley keeps gaining momentum, most recently with what may be the largest-ever corporate contribution to address this issue, by Cisco. What's the game plan here? 

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What a Corporate Funder Is Doing to Meet Urgent Humanitarian Needs Through Technology

What a Corporate Funder Is Doing to Meet Urgent Humanitarian Needs Through Technology

Delivering humanitarian aid can be enormously complex, which is why at least a few funders have focused major attention on improving aid supply chains. Cisco is a key player in this mix.   

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