With a Broad Agenda and A-List Backers, Sandy Hook Promise Is a Fundraising Powerhouse

With a Broad Agenda and A-List Backers, Sandy Hook Promise Is a Fundraising Powerhouse

Sandy Hook Promise recently held a high-profile benefit in remembrance of the elementary school shooting 10 years ago. The event underscored the group’s success, both in attracting major donors and getting results.

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What We Learned from a Deep Dive Into Giving from Celebrities, Athletes and Media Moguls

What We Learned from a Deep Dive Into Giving from Celebrities, Athletes and Media Moguls

As part of IP’s State of American Philanthropy project, we recently published an in-depth paper on trends in giving from celebrities, athletes and media moguls. Co-author Mike Scutari explores our key takeaways.

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Pandemic-Era Giving Pledgers: Eight Ultra-Wealthy Tech Donors to Watch

Pandemic-Era Giving Pledgers: Eight Ultra-Wealthy Tech Donors to Watch

Despite—or because of—the pandemic, tech billionaires have had a lucrative few years. New Giving Pledge signatories from 2020 and 2021 include plenty of U.S. tech winners, many of them very young. Here are a few to watch.

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A Giver and a Connector: 8 Questions for Veteran Venture Capitalist Ron Conway

Silicon Valley VC Ron Conway gives on his own, but he’s also highly active as a catalyst for the giving of others, including tech founders, celebrities and athletes. In this Q&A, Conway explains his philosophy and approach.

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