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Ford, Mellon, Doris Duke, Kellogg, and MacArthur Foundations Pledge to Give More, Hoping to Upend Philanthropy

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06/11/2020

... Thursday that they will join with Ford and increase their giving by at least $725 million. The decision by the five ... considered in the past.” “This is unprecedented for us , but these are unprecedented times...

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New York Community Trust Gives $5.1 million to 42 Nonprofits in the City, Nation

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12/11/2015

... training, and other areas. “Our donors have trusted us to get results on the problems they care about,” says ...

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12 Jan 2017

Family Philanthropy Stories- Capture the Legacy of your Giving with NCFP and The History Project- Webinar

Thursday, January 12, 2017 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... for creating a dynamic and engaging family story. Join us as we reveal our new History of Family Philanthropy ... Family Philanthropy Stories- Capture the Legacy of your Giving with NCFP and The History...

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14 Apr 2022

Data to Drive Decisions: How Can Research Inform Philanthropic Giving? - A Webinar Hosted by CDP

Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 2:00pm

... also share how CDP uses data in developing our educational resources . We will explore several community-level data ... enhanced understanding of what is available to guide their giving How to build a...

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Financial Times Cites Atlantic Philanthropies, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisers in 'How to Give Away $1 Billion'

Release Date:

01/04/2016

... among the 230 who inherited their $1bn, they may have been giving their whole lives; if they made their money more ... endeavour at an intriguing time, as old ways of giving are being challenged and even the...

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

William Penn and Mellon Foundations Give $8 Million to Philly Arts and Culture Groups Hit by COVID-19

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12/02/2020

... that we should explore with a city that is important to us historically,” said Mellon Foundation arts and culture ...

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Wealthy Should Be Encouraged To Start Giving Sooner

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07/18/2014

Wealthy Should Be Encouraged Not To Start Giving Sooner Encouraging wealthy people to start giving away their money earlier in life "could prevent ... should not be the determining factor," for when to...

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Simons Family 'Giving Big' on Climate Change

Release Date:

08/21/2017

Simons Family ' Giving Big' on Climate Change The patriarch of the Simons ... fortune a different direction with some serious climate giving . Around these parts, Jim Simons, who is worth $14 ... life...

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Chase Announces Winners of 2012 American Giving Awards

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12/18/2012

... has announced the recipients of its second annual American Giving Awards, a televised celebrity tribute event that aired ... $1 million grant from Chase at the second annual American Giving Awards on NBC. Host...

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COF Briefing on the Hill: Opportunities to Encourage Charitable Giving

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10/19/2015

... on the Hill: Opportunities to Encourage Charitable Giving This week, the Council on Foundations will participate ... as #GivingTuesday, that promote and encourage charitable giving . The is part of the Council...

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Opinion: Tax Reform Has Potential To Unlock Giving

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10/10/2017

Opinion: Tax Reform Has Potential To Unlock Giving Tax reform is once again the focus of many ... proposed reforms would have unintended consequences for giving and our sector’s ability to meet the needs of the...

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Q&A: Judith Rodin Makes An Impact On Investing And Giving

Release Date:

11/02/2016

Q&A: Judith Rodin Makes An Impact On Investing And Giving How important is Judith Rodin? Ask one of the 20,000 ... are weighed along with market performance. She directs giving at the historical charity, which...

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Giving Circles: More Impact to Go Around

Release Date:

11/07/2013

... is quoted in a New York Times examination of the rise of giving circles. INSIDE the red-brick St. Michael’s Lutheran ... schoolers singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”... Giving Circles: More Impact to Go...

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In A Shift In Giving, JPMorgan Chase Focusing On Economic Growth

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07/13/2014

In A Shift In Giving , JPMorgan Chase Focusing On Economic Growth A major ... Chase Foundation as it moves away from "broad-based giving " to a focus on "economic growth," according to Bruce .....

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Tow Foundation Gives $25M to Barnard for Tech Center

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02/01/2016

Telecommunications executive Leonard Tow's foundation is donating $25 million to Barnard College, which will use to build a new teaching center and institute a technology requirement.

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12 Apr 2012

Family Philanthropy: Diverse Voices in Family Giving

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

While little is certain about the future of giving , one trend is clear: the diversity of voices active in ... network with and promote increased and effective giving among a new generation of diverse donors and...

11 May 2023

The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles - A Webinar Hosted by NCFP

Thursday, May 11, 2023 -

12:00pm to 1:15pm

... or collective goals through different approaches. Giving families are increasingly using a variety of vehicles ... will you learn? How to connect the purpose behind your giving to your vehicle structures,...

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08 Feb 2018

Choosing and Using Multiple Vehicles for Family Giving - Webinar

Thursday, February 8, 2018 -

12:00pm to 1:30pm

... families can use to increase the overall impact of their giving . Presenter List of speakers still forming Designed for ... with Choosing and Using Multiple Vehicles for Family Giving - Webinar ...