Why This Texas Billionaire Is Giving Big for Biodiversity Science in the Lone Star State

Why This Texas Billionaire Is Giving Big for Biodiversity Science in the Lone Star State

Low-key philanthropist Stephen Winn, a Dallas-based investor and tech businessman, and his family have committed $50 million to help the University of Texas at Austin sharply expand ecology and climate research in the state.

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Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know About the Moody Foundation, One of the Largest in Texas

Funder Spotlight: Five Things to Know About the Moody Foundation, One of the Largest in Texas

The Galveston, Texas-based Moody Foundation is a pivotal player in a state full of deep-pocketed grantmakers. We take a deep dive into its history, funding priorities, and how nonprofits can access support.

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“Non-Negotiable.” What an Alumni Revolt Tells Us About the State of Higher Ed Fundraising

“Non-Negotiable.” What an Alumni Revolt Tells Us About the State of Higher Ed Fundraising

University of Texas-Austin alumni threatened to withhold donations if administrators failed to support its controversial alma mater song. We explore how student demands are colliding with the sensibilities of affluent donors.

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