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Bloomberg Philanthropies
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Will Bloomberg’s Big HBCU Gift Spur Other Donors to Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap in Higher Ed?
This week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $600 million donation to the nation's four historically Black medical schools. These will, of course, be important gifts for the schools. In the wider philanthrosphere, they may also be a sign that … [Read more...] about Will Bloomberg’s Big HBCU Gift Spur Other Donors to Narrow the Racial Wealth Gap in Higher Ed?
Who’s Funding Efforts to Bring Climate Narratives to the Big Screen?
Why a California Health Foundation is Backing Graduate Education Loans for Dreamers
There are many ways that the U.S. immigration system isn’t working, and one glaring failure is its treatment of Dreamers, undocumented young people who were brought to this country as children. Given our polarized political environment, Dreamers face … [Read more...] about Why a California Health Foundation is Backing Graduate Education Loans for Dreamers
With Another Big Pledge, Bloomberg Expands His Energy Transition Funding to the Global South
Countries across Africa, Asia and Latin America are seeing power needs rise as economies expand and populations grow, and the path they take to satisfy that hunger could spell climate disaster — or lead the world to a safer and healthier future. With … [Read more...] about With Another Big Pledge, Bloomberg Expands His Energy Transition Funding to the Global South
With Millions Displaced, Who’s Helping Ukraine’s Refugees?
There was an initial rush to help the people of Ukraine when the war broke out, with a decided emphasis on immediate humanitarian aid. Now, two months in, more than 5 million citizens have fled the country, creating the fastest-growing refugee … [Read more...] about With Millions Displaced, Who’s Helping Ukraine’s Refugees?
With Garcetti Leaving, the L.A. Mayor’s Fund Closes a Chapter. What’s It Done, and What’s Next?
Earlier this year, President Joe Biden nominated Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as the U.S. Ambassador to India. Garcetti, who served as Biden’s campaign co-chair, had long been rumored to be under consideration for a role in the new … [Read more...] about With Garcetti Leaving, the L.A. Mayor’s Fund Closes a Chapter. What’s It Done, and What’s Next?
Why Are So Many Major Green Funders Still Not Sharing Their Diversity Data?
Each year, a small nonprofit asks the nation’s 40 largest environmental groups and 40 largest funders for demographic data on their organizations. And each year, the response from most foundations is silence.Just 11 out of 40 foundations submitted … [Read more...] about Why Are So Many Major Green Funders Still Not Sharing Their Diversity Data?
With Billionaire Backing, 30 Mayors Rally Around Guaranteed Income
After a long wait, leaders in Congress have finally reached an accord regarding the successor to the CARES Act, which will include another round of direct aid: $600 one-time payments to individuals and a boost to unemployment payments of $300 a week. … [Read more...] about With Billionaire Backing, 30 Mayors Rally Around Guaranteed Income
Why Bloomberg is Investing in Black Doctors
Mike Bloomberg likes to go big, so it’s no surprise that his philanthropy’s recent gift to four historically Black medical schools is the largest such donation ever made. Bloomberg Philanthropies recently made the gifts totaling $100 million to … [Read more...] about Why Bloomberg is Investing in Black Doctors
Will Funding Marine Planning Help Save Our Troubled Seas?
We know that protecting the oceans is hard; it often requires cooperation between government, industry, conservationists, local communities and philanthropy. One way to look after an area of ocean is for stakeholders to divide it into different zones … [Read more...] about Will Funding Marine Planning Help Save Our Troubled Seas?
With the Stakes Rising, a Top Funder is Diving Deeper Into Ocean Protection Work
The climate crisis is slowly but steadily garnering public awareness amid increasingly destructive weather events, worldwide protests and urgent reports from the scientific community. Growing media attention toward this ballooning planetary challenge … [Read more...] about With the Stakes Rising, a Top Funder is Diving Deeper Into Ocean Protection Work
With a Billionaire’s Backing, Philadelphia Aims to Remake Its Juvenile Justice System
We report often on funder-driven efforts to reform the adult and juvenile justice systems. A range of initiatives and projects have taken aim at reducing incarceration rates and reforming pretrial justice, among other measures. In Philadelphia, city … [Read more...] about With a Billionaire’s Backing, Philadelphia Aims to Remake Its Juvenile Justice System
With a Generation of New Donors Inheriting Trillions, How Can Nonprofits Boost Arts Giving?
The world of philanthropy will be heavily shaped in coming years by the greatest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, with tens of trillions of dollars passed down in the next half-century. Estimates vary about how much of this wealth will … [Read more...] about With a Generation of New Donors Inheriting Trillions, How Can Nonprofits Boost Arts Giving?
Work in Progress: A Funder Looks at Key Challenges Around Creative Placemaking
Creative placemaking has been both a promising and frustrating proposition ever since it started gaining traction across the funding community roughly a decade ago.On one hand, many funders believe that the arts can transform underserved communities. … [Read more...] about Work in Progress: A Funder Looks at Key Challenges Around Creative Placemaking
Yes, We Do Want Foundation Leaders on the Boards of Corporations
Pepsico, Inc., is a giant multinational corporation with offices around the world, $63 billion in revenue last year, and a philanthropic footprint larger than that of many major foundations. It employs over a quarter-million people in the U.S. and … [Read more...] about Yes, We Do Want Foundation Leaders on the Boards of Corporations
How Will Emma Bloomberg Shape Her Family’s Philanthropy?
Emma Bloomberg, the oldest daughter of Michael Bloomberg, has never said publicly that she is training herself to help give away one of the world's largest fortunes. And maybe she doesn't think of her career this way. But it sure looks like she's in … [Read more...] about How Will Emma Bloomberg Shape Her Family’s Philanthropy?
How Much Does Diana Taylor Influence Bloomberg’s Mega Giving?
A common pattern in philanthropy is that the wives of busy billionaires play a key role in figuring out how to give away all the money piling up. They are often the ones with more time on their hands and, in any case, are effectively co-owners of the … [Read more...] about How Much Does Diana Taylor Influence Bloomberg’s Mega Giving?
