Backed by $300 million in funding, the Google News Initiative was launched in March to help “journalism thrive in the digital age." Where do things stand with this effort to boost consumer news literacy?
Read MoreUnlike most other venture philanthropy shops, New Media Ventures has a strong progressive mission. And since the 2016 election, it’s been stepping up its funding of left-leaning tech entrepreneurs.
Read MoreChicago has a bustling tech scene and many of these companies are engaged in local giving, reflecting a larger national trend of growing tech philanthropy. We take a look at who’s been doing what lately.
Read MoreA start-up plans to use blockchain technology and crypto economics to start 1,000 publications nationwide by the end of the year. Can this strategy provide a sustainable lifeline to beleaguered local journalism outlets?
Read MoreBlockchain and cryptocurrencies are still on the margins, but interest is surging, with some people getting very rich in the frenzy. One company in the space is giving big to campus researchers.
Read MoreSalesforce’s new office tower in San Francisco looms as a symbol of tech omnipotence in a region with deepening stratification. The company and its CEO are also leaders in philanthropy. But are they bold enough?
Read MoreThe Ballmer Group is one of the most interesting acts to follow in philanthropy right now. Its latest pair of eight-figure gifts underscores its commitment to capacity building and offers more clues about its strategy.
Read MoreTwo top K-12 funders have mounted an ambitious research and development quest to find “transformative education solutions.” The hope is to accelerate change in a field that can feel like a brutal slog.
Read MoreThe Desai Foundation, founded by an Indian-born techie, started out with traditional grantmaking. But it pivoted to a more hands-on approach that includes fundraising to advance its mission of empowering women.
Read MoreNever mind that backlash to technology’s impact on society, including skepticism of its ability to solve tough problems. Eric Schmidt’s philanthropic game plan is focused on the good that science and tech can do.
Read MoreThere’s a new tech giver on the scene. Well, it’s an old funder with a new endowment. Here’s a look at Akamai Foundation’s expanding grantmaking.
Read MoreThe first round of TED’s new philanthropic venture is channeling serious money to worthy causes. Can it get past its fixation on ideas and startup culture to support lasting progress?
Read MoreThe Silicon Valley Community Foundation may be the most intriguing—and confusing—institution in philanthropy today. It also has a surprising number of critics. IP Editor David Callahan takes a deep dive.
Read MoreThe fight against homelessness in Silicon Valley keeps gaining momentum, most recently with what may be the largest-ever corporate contribution to address this issue, by Cisco. What's the game plan here?
Read MoreFor all the hype around charters, most K-12 students still attend traditional public schools, and more funders are focusing resources there. Salesforce is a case in point and has expanded such grantmaking to Indianapolis.
Read MoreWhile living donors and legacy foundations often eye other warily, they have a lot to gain from collaborating and more such efforts are emerging. Here's an example of that, focusing on economic equity.
Read MoreThe Alliance for Good is a donor-advised fund started by the founders of an up-and-coming health food e-commerce startup. They’re inviting other like-minded millionaires to join and figure out specific causes as a group.
Read MoreSilicon Valley donors are often dinged for seeking quick fixes to entrenched social problems. So what should we think of a $1 million prize competition that looks to new technology to reduce violence against women?
Read MoreWhile a number of philanthropists have fixated on the dangers of AI, Paul Allen is focused on its potential and just gave another $125 million for research. What's he thinking?
Read MoreA Facebook buyout made him a billionaire. Now, WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton is using philanthropy to improve tech for the common good. We look at his first major move.
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