MacKenzie Scott's Open Call Was Also a Challenge to Other Billionaires

MacKenzie Scott's Open Call Was Also a Challenge to Other Billionaires

Whether she’s giving in her usual way or through an open call model, MacKenzie Scott continues to show that philanthropic penny-pinching by major billionaires is a choice, not a necessity.

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MacKenzie Scott Is Proving What We All Knew: Generous, Unrestricted Giving Works

MacKenzie Scott Is Proving What We All Knew: Generous, Unrestricted Giving Works

A report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy looks at how MacKenzie Scott’s gifts have transformed recipient organizations. We look at some of the key strengths and downsides to her approach.

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Green Groups Got Another Chunk of MacKenzie Scott's Billions. What Kind of Work Does She Fund?

Green Groups Got Another Chunk of MacKenzie Scott's Billions. What Kind of Work Does She Fund?

The billionaire philanthropist has sent millions to environmental nonprofits, but they remain a lower priority for the mega-donor thus far. What does this latest round of giving tell us about her priorities in this space?

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“Game-Changing” Gifts from MacKenzie Scott Boost Educators’ Ambitions — and Hopes for the Future

“Game-Changing” Gifts from MacKenzie Scott Boost Educators’ Ambitions — and Hopes for the Future

We’ve seen a flurry of new gifts from MacKenzie Scott lately, including some big K-12 donations. Two recent education grantees say the recognition and affirmation are almost as valuable as the dollars.

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"Honored and Elated." 3 Jewish Organizations React After a Windfall from MacKenzie Scott

"Honored and Elated." 3 Jewish Organizations React After a Windfall from MacKenzie Scott

In MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett’s latest round, several groups rooted in religion made the list, including three Jewish organizations. We checked in with them to get their reactions and find out what they have planned.

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How One Faith-Based Progressive Group Landed Support From MacKenzie Scott

How One Faith-Based Progressive Group Landed Support From MacKenzie Scott

Faith in Public Life is one of 286 grantees benefiting from MacKenzie Scott’s latest windfall. We talk to leadership about how the gift went down and what it says about Scott’s impact on progressive causes and philanthropy overall.

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“Seeding by Ceding.” Unpacking MacKenzie Scott’s Latest, a $2.7 Billion Giving Spree

“Seeding by Ceding.” Unpacking MacKenzie Scott’s Latest, a $2.7 Billion Giving Spree

MacKenzie Scott announced a new round of transformative support to undercapitalized organizations. We take a closer look at where and how the money is flowing, and whether it’s having a broader impact on the sector.

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Emptying the Safe: MacKenzie Scott Makes Her Debut—and Takes a Stance

Emptying the Safe: MacKenzie Scott Makes Her Debut—and Takes a Stance

With a $1.7 billion round of grants, MacKenzie Scott has suddenly emerged as the biggest progressive donor in the U.S. And what’s striking is not just how much money she’s giving for equity and other causes, but her approach.

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How Two Philanthropic Powerhouses Are Teaming Up to Advance Gender Equality

How Two Philanthropic Powerhouses Are Teaming Up to Advance Gender Equality

A new $30 million grant contest declares that “Equality Can’t Wait.” What’s driving Melinda Gates and Mackenzie Bezos to push for accelerated progress on gender equality in the U.S., and what are they looking for in applicants?

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Seven Mistakes That New Billionaire Philanthropists Make—and How MacKenzie Bezos Can Avoid Them

Seven Mistakes That New Billionaire Philanthropists Make—and How MacKenzie Bezos Can Avoid Them

With the news that she will give away her $37 billion fortune, MacKenzie Bezos is set up to become one of the world’s biggest philanthropists. IP Editor David Callahan offers a few thoughts about what Bezos can learn from other top donors.

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Primed: The Future of Bezos Education Giving Takes Shape

Primed: The Future of Bezos Education Giving Takes Shape

Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos are poised to become the biggest national funders of early childhood learning. We explore how their new effort will build on work already underway and could shape trends in this space.

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Jeff Bezos is Doing Smart Philanthropy. Now He Needs to Show Real Moral Leadership

Jeff Bezos is Doing Smart Philanthropy. Now He Needs to Show Real Moral Leadership

As Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos turn to large-scale giving, they’re targeting two urgent but neglected areas. That’s smart. But if Jeff is really worried about inequality, his real power lies in changing how Amazon operates.

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MacKenzie Bezos Will Be One of the Biggest Philanthropists Around. So What's She Into?

MacKenzie Bezos Will Be One of the Biggest Philanthropists Around. So What's She Into?

With four kids and a writing career, MacKenzie Bezos has been in no hurry to take on the challenges of large-scale giving. Is this about to change? And what do know about her interests?

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Is This the Start of Something Bigger? About That $33 Million Gift by Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos

Is This the Start of Something Bigger? About That $33 Million Gift by Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos

Does a big gift for "Dreamers" by Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos mark the start of their emergence as active major philanthropists? There are a few reasons to suspect that it does.

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Hey, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos: Here Are Some Ideas for Your Philanthropy

Hey, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos: Here Are Some Ideas for Your Philanthropy

Jeff Bezos is nearly the richest person in the world, with a net worth of $84 billion, and he's asking for ideas to guide Bezos family philanthropy that address "the right now." We can think of a couple. 

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As the Budget Ax Looms, Who's Stepping Up for Cancer Research?

As the Budget Ax Looms, Who's Stepping Up for Cancer Research?

Philanthropy can’t make up the financial void that would be left by severe cuts in federal funding. But the Bezos family has come forward with a big gift at a key moment, tapping its vast Amazon wealth. 

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Forget Jeff Bezos. His Parents, Mike and Jackie, Are the People to Know

For over a decade, Jeff Bezos' parents—Mike and Jackie—have presided over their own grantmaking shop, the small but steadily growing Bezos Family Foundation. But here's the thing: The foundation is no longer so small.
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