The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 22, 2023

Prest Cultivate Learning, University of Washington Fueling a pipeline of early-childhood educators in Washington state, Ballmer Group is investing $43 million in the UW College of Education and other partners.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Sixty-two percent of education grant makers said they were shifting the way they spend money as they help parents and their families cope with stress and other challenges.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Whether it’s ensuring equitable access to health care, supporting education, prioritizing affordable housing, enjoying the arts, or building a sustainable environment, focusing on shared values and mutual goals can bridge divides. We are stronger when we come together.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits Governance 220

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Active Minds works to expand access to mental health care for students. Also, the DeVos Family Foundation has split $50 million among three pediatric-health organizations in Michigan, and Pfizer gave $15 million to the American Cancer Society to address racial disparities in cancer care.

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Education Education Health Universities 284

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

On August 28, 2024, the United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared parental stress a public health crisis. This was a notable shift, as the impact of parenting on parents and their unmet needs has largely been absent from discussions of reproductive health in the United States.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Children Education Education 121

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In August 2024, the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, docked at the port of Freetown for a 10-month field service to provide surgical operations and educational training by invitation of the government of Sierra Leone. Photo courtesy of Jody Ray.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Image Credit: Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels For Black Americans, health statistics are staggering, with dire implications. Black women are three-to-four times more likely than White women to die from pregnancy-related complications, regardless of their education or financial status.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 9, 2024

Grant makers at the National Council on Foundations annual meeting consider how to find the common ground to build broader coalitions for efforts in education, the environment, health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Chicago Council on Foundations Wendy Feliz, left, with the Arthur M.

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Foundations Health Education Education 317

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

While making medical school free is a worthy endeavor, to truly transform health care, Bloomberg needs to think bigger. By Amy Schiller Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University Michael Bloomberg’s $1 billion gift to Johns Hopkins Medical School guarantees the money goes where it’s needed most, but it also ensures education remains a commodity.

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Medical Health Universities Education 319

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health. This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 5, 2024

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Scott’s grants, announced in March, largely fall in line with her usual themes — equity and justice, education, health, and economic security and opportunity were the largest categories.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 20, 2023

"Pockets of Hope” will focus on community-level efforts to provide education, health care, and economic development. Pockets of Hope” will focus community-level efforts to provide education, health care, and economic development.

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Foundations Health Education Education 307

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 11, 2024

A philanthropic movement to redefine reparations aims to advance policy changes in public health, education, criminal justice, and business development. But they aim to advance policy changes in education, public health, criminal justice, and business development. By Alex Daniels NJISJ Ryan P.

Public and Social Policy 307

Public and Social Policy Foundations Health Education 307

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Since physical health issues and emotional stress commonly contribute to burnout, look for opportunities to build a healthy and sustainable work culture. Allow employees to take mental health days to rest, pursue their interests, or even volunteer. Consider: Encouraging days off. Implementing a four-day workweek.

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Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 2, 2023

By Eden Stiffman Jason Asteros, Habitat for Humanity International Donors and foundations that seek to improve education, health, and economic opportunity are backing solutions to fix the housing crisis. Plus: See the rest of our May issue, posted online today.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Alastair Grant, PA Wire, AP Michael Bloomberg has given extensively to education and to nonprofits focused on arts and culture, the environmental, public health, and improving city governments around the world.

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Philanthropy Environmental Governance Culture 329

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Bill Gates topped the list after giving $5 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for the grant maker’s work on global health, development, policy and advocacy, and U.S.

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 4, 2023

1 And without intervention, health inequities will persist. For public health professionals, this raises the question: What can be done to mitigate the burden of dementia? For public health professionals, this raises the question: What can be done to mitigate the burden of dementia? What is dementia?

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Health Race and Ethnicity Culture Education 145

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

Higher education and health institutions top the list of mega gift recipients Dollars and Change also found that educations share of total individual giving fell slightly , from 20% in 2015 to 19% in 2022. In the area of health and medical research, City of Hope received $150 million from A. when adjusted for inflation.

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Health Medical Education Education 98

Anedot

JANUARY 14, 2025

Effectively engage parents in supporting their childs development; distribute parent educational materials; address behavior directly, as appropriate, and seek guidance from Program Manager or ECE Assistant Manager when necessary. Pre-employment health exam including proof of vaccinations and TB test clearance. Other duties assigned.

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Education Education Medical Children 52

Candid

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The key focus areas Id suggest are mental health , education , and fatherhood. For example, we need initiatives to encourage more boys and men into HEAL professions (health, education, administration, and literacy). Investing in key programs for boys and men Where best to invest on behalf of boys and men?

Race and Ethnicity 134

Race and Ethnicity Health Education Education 134

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

What might educators do to counter this trend? Most instructors and administrators across higher education are largely unfamiliar with eco-anxiety among students for the same reason, resulting in a significant gap in programming for the age groups that need it the most.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 17, 2024

Meyer and Renee Luskin’s donation will enable the Luskin Orthopaedic Institute for Children to further its patient care, research, and medical education programs. The hospital primarily treats underinsured children and is associated UCLA’s health system. Plus, Rochester, N.Y.

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Children Medical Universities Health 275

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 4, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Plus, three other higher education institutions — Oregon State University, Evangel University, and Luther College — and two health-care organizations landed eight-figure gifts from big donors. University of Memphis Athletics plans to launch a capital campaign to match the Smith donation.

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Universities Health Education Education 284

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 29, 2024

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences , “PFAS are a group of nearly 15,000 synthetic chemicals.” Olson, senior strategic director of health and food for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), there are three main factors that contribute to the dangers PFAS poses. According to Erik D.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Image credit: Dall-E by OpenAI Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? However, health innovation, when narrowly defined as the application of technologies, often overlooks the broader socioeconomic contexts in which it is deployed.

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Health Technology Healthcare Medical 53

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 24, 2024

Prest Chris Record, Davidson College Davidson College is among the recipients of grants from the Duke Endowment celebrating the foundation’s 100th year of giving to higher education in North and South Carolina. Also, the Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $17.6

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Universities Homelessness Health Education 290

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Based on a survey of 250 nonprofits, including foundations, international NGOs, public charities, higher education institutions, and health and human services organizations, the report states that 44 percent of nonprofits surveyed said they use the technology for forecasting, budgeting, and payment automation.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics 122

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Many factors contribute to BIPOC underrepresentation in climate-related STEM fields, including financial constraints, a lack of role models, systemic racism within educational institutions and the workforce, and limited exposure to STEM education. 32 The report notes that there are higher exposures to particulate matter (PM2.5)

Race and Ethnicity 111

Race and Ethnicity Environmental Education Education 111

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Unfortunately, there are not many health clinics nearby where Elisa can get easy access to primary care with her Medicaid insurance. Life expectancy can differ up to 30 years in the US between different zip codes in the same state, indicating the significance of socioeconomic, environmental, and social factors in driving health outcomes.

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Health Public and Social Policy Entrepreneurship Food 130

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The 2024 community grants cycle will support health, wellness and educational programs that address unmet needs in local Parkinson's disease (PD) communities. The Parkinson's Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for $1 million in community grant funding.

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Foundations Health Education Education 264

NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Petersburg is accepting proposals for funding focused on mental health and wellness for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and economic equity and justice. that work in education, health care or human services. Explore the latest opportunities: $2.9 Million in Funding Available from the Foundation for a Healthy St.

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Health Children Foundations Nonprofits 240

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: Wesley Davi on pexels.com How interlinked are climate change and mental health? The Overlapping Impacts of Climate Health and Mental Health Mental health is a global crisis; in 2020, almost a billion people were reported as living with a mental health condition.

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Health Healthcare Environmental Nonprofit governance and management 122

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 14, 2023

Mental health and democracy are also getting attention while grants in arts and early-childhood education will be discontinued. By Alex Daniels Billionaire Arthur Blank got his family involved in setting priorities.

Foundations 245

Foundations Philanthropy Health Education 245

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2023

Plus, best-selling authors James and Susan Patterson gave $5 million to bolster the teaching work force in Wisconsin, and two higher-education institutions and a Baltimore area health-care system all received big gifts.

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Medical Health Education Education 251

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2023

Nearly half went to early-childhood education and development, but she also gave to strengthen maternal health, combat infant mortality, create affordable housing, and more.

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Health Education Education Nonprofits 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nearly half went to early-childhood education and development, but she also gave to strengthen maternal health, combat infant mortality, create affordable housing, and more.

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Health Education Education Nonprofits 246