Collaboration is Key. Why Three of Europe’s Largest Funders Have Joined Forces

Collaboration is Key. Why Three of Europe’s Largest Funders Have Joined Forces

In Europe, three of the largest charitable organizations on the continent are joining together to focus on "understudied challenges of global relevance." Which means what, exactly? 

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When Disaster Strikes, This Corporate Funder Is Always On the Scene—Now With Drones

When Disaster Strikes, This Corporate Funder Is Always On the Scene—Now With Drones

UPS has one of the largest logistical systems in the world for moving materials to far-flung places. In the wake of recent disasters, these unique assets have swung into action—along with some new tricks.  

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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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Windfall: Lessons From an NFL Star's Remarkable Crowdfunding Campaign

Windfall: Lessons From an NFL Star's Remarkable Crowdfunding Campaign

Wild success with crowdfunding is like the nonprofit equivalent of winning the lottery. But what's the secret to raising the big bucks—and the challenges of giving it out? We look at J.J. Watt's $37 million touchdown. 

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A Smarter Response: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Looks to Leverage Donor Dollars

A Smarter Response: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Looks to Leverage Donor Dollars

In the aftermath of a disaster like Hurricane Harvey, donations often go to the wrong places and trail off even as the real work of recovery gets underway. This nonprofit wants to do things differently. 

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Small Casualties of War: Who Cares About Educating Refugee Kids?

Small Casualties of War: Who Cares About Educating Refugee Kids?

Nearly 4 million displaced children worldwide are not in school. George and Amal Clooney are part of a new funding partnership to give hope to Syrian refugee children. Who else is paying attention? 

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Beyond Relief: A Corporate Funder Steps Up for Global Diversity and Inclusion

Beyond Relief: A Corporate Funder Steps Up for Global Diversity and Inclusion

The UPS Foundation is pretty well known in disaster relief and humanitarian aid circles. Now, though, it's becoming a player in the global diversity and inclusion space. Who's getting grants? 

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Thirty Million People Face Starvation Right Now. Are Funders Paying Attention?

Thirty Million People Face Starvation Right Now. Are Funders Paying Attention?

A hellish convergence of multiple famines threatens regions wracked by war. Are alarm bells ringing in philanthropy as the world faces one of the worst humanitarian crises of modern times? Take one guess.

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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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Flexible and Responsive: How One Funder is Helping Refugees

Flexible and Responsive: How One Funder is Helping Refugees

Even as most U.S. foundations have shamefully ignored a historic refugee crisis, some have pivoted to move this urgent issue to the front burner. Among them is the Patterson Foundation. 

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An Ongoing "Collective Failure" on Refugees, But With Some Philanthropic Heroes

An Ongoing "Collective Failure" on Refugees, But With Some Philanthropic Heroes

We'll say it yet again: The Syrian refugee crisis, with suffering on a Biblical scale, hasn't been among the finer moments for U.S. philanthropy, with most funders taking a pass. So who is stepping up? 

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No Pet Left Behind: The Grantmakers Aiming to Rescue Animals When Disaster Strikes

No Pet Left Behind: The Grantmakers Aiming to Rescue  Animals When Disaster Strikes

Another day, another unusual niche in philanthropy to dig into: nonprofits and funders looking out for pets in disaster response. It's a bigger deal than you might think. Who's doing what? 

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Yemen: Another Humanitarian Crisis That Poses a Test for Philanthropy

Yemen: Another Humanitarian Crisis That Poses a Test for Philanthropy

The country's civil war presents yet another complex crisis with massive human suffering. So far, few foundations are paying attention. We look at which funders are stepping up and what they're doing. 

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Now for Some Good News on Refugees: Big Soros Money Is Starting to Flow to Help the Displaced

Now for Some Good News on Refugees: Big Soros Money Is Starting to Flow to Help the Displaced

Last year, inveighing against the world's collective failure on refugees, Soros put up $500 million in new investment capital. Where's it going? 

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What Has the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Been Up to in South Carolina?

What Has the Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Been Up to in South Carolina?

This funder has been increasingly interested in the internal affairs of local nonprofits, such as campaign-building, strategic positioning, and staff training. 

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Refugee Funding Gets a Boost from an Unexpected Source

Refugee Funding Gets a Boost from an Unexpected Source

We don't think of Gilead Sciences as a player in the refugee space, but it made a nice give last month to address the health needs of displaced Syrians. 

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Are We Finally Making Significant Progress in the Global Refugee Crisis?

Are We Finally Making Significant Progress in the Global Refugee Crisis?

The situation remains dire,  but the good news is coming at a faster clip and it often involves philanthropy, including many new corporate funders who've come to the table. 

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As Haiti Struggles to Recover From Disaster (Again), Who’s Helping?

As Haiti Struggles to Recover From Disaster (Again), Who’s Helping?

The private response to Matthew illustrates which funders are at the center of today's disaster relief ecosystem. 

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How Expertise and Crowdfunding Heft Are Coming Together on Disaster Relief

How Expertise and Crowdfunding Heft Are Coming Together on Disaster Relief
While nobody knows when or where disasters will strike, they are inevitable. Can a partnership between entrepreneurs and experts help prevent the chaotic charity that often arises in their wake?
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