Jack Dorsey’s star has faded somewhat since he became a high-profile megadonor back in 2021, but his philanthropy is still going strong. We take a look at what Start Small is backing these days.
Read MoreIt’s easy to be optimistic about billionaire philanthropy in a bull market. But as a growing roster of examples shows, giving predicated on rising stock prices—particularly if it’s a single company—is risky business, mostly for grantees.
Read MoreLast April, Jack Dorsey unveiled a plan to give away $1 billion via a Square stock donation, starting with organizations responding to the pandemic. Here are eight points gleaned from his foray into mega-giving.
Read MoreStart Small just made a major commitment to water equity in Africa, following a range of support for COVID relief, education and women and girls on the continent. We unpack what this tells us about Dorsey’s giving priorities.
Read MoreThe REFORM Alliance has only been around for a year. But the pandemic and fresh attention to criminal justice issues are boosting the urgency of its work—and its fundraising, with Jack Dorsey among the group’s backers.
Read MoreJack Dorsey is starting to make a dent in his $1 billion pledge for COVID-19 relief, as critics call for tech billionaires to do more. While his giving won’t quell such critiques, we are seeing an encouraging focus on small, under-resourced groups.
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