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Washburn University Lands $50 Million From Alumni Couple

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Turnaround expert Gregory Brenneman and his wife, Ronda, met at the university as students in the 1980s. By Maria Di Mento Washburn University Greg and Ronda Brenneman are recognized for their $50 million gift to Washburn University, announced during an event on the schools annual Day of Giving.

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Can GiveDirectly Show the Value of Universal Basic Income?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 7, 2025

GiveDirectly has delivered more than $800 million to over 1.6 million people, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa. Now it is experimenting with, and learning from, cash payments to recipients in the United States. By Stephanie Beasley Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP GiveDirectly has delivered more than $800 million to over 1.6

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To Fight DEI Rollbacks, Universities Should Break Free of Government Funding

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

For inspiration, they should consider the successful example of Hillsdale College, which cut the federal funding cord four decades ago.

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Lands $125 Million From Comcast CEO and Wife

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 24, 2025

Also, the University of Delaware received a commitment of $71.5 million for its business school, and Fairfield University will use a $50 million gift to enhance academic and interdisciplinary programs. Prest Comcast Aileen and Brian Roberts, in a mockup of a patient room at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Fluxx Adopts the Impact Genome Project’s Universal Impact Registry

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MAY 25, 2022

The Impact Genome Project announced Fluxx will integrate with the Impact Genome's universal nonprofit impact registry. Fluxx joins SmartSimple in uniting philanthropy technology leaders in standardizing and quantifying social outcomes.

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First Professional Doctorate for Philanthropy Now Accepting Applications

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AUGUST 11, 2022

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI is opening applications for its new online Professional Doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership (PhilD), the first professional, doctoral-level leadership degree in the field.

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Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At the University of Montana, Carly pursued a business degree with a minor in nonprofit administration. She recalled how her CNP campus director at the University of Montana connected her with the campus director at the University of San Diego. That introduction helped me land my first job,” Carly explains.

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Billion-Dollar Donations Lead the Year's Biggest Gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Michael Bloomberg gave $1 billion through his Bloomberg Philanthropies to Johns Hopkins University to make medical school free for most students. By Maria Di Mento Chronicle illustration; Getty Images Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, gave stock valued at $1.1

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The NonProfit Voice Ep 66: What the Giving USA Report Tells Us About Where Philanthropy Is Heading

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JULY 6, 2022

In this episode, Laura MacDonald, chair of the Giving USA Foundation, and Una Osili, philanthropy expert and researcher at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, provide an in-depth look at the report’s key takeaways, including what 2021’s giving source and sector breakdowns mean.

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2022 Black Women Give Back List Announced by Women’s Philanthropy Institute

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI), part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List, an initiative to showcase the important work and contributions of Black women philanthropists.

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2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker Finds $70B in Cross-border Philanthropic Giving at Height of COVID-19

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APRIL 28, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI released the 2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker (GPT), the 11th edition of this unique index that offers a comprehensive picture of the scale and scope of worldwide cross-border philanthropy.

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Columbia U.'s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here's How Philanthropy Can Bring Down the Temperature.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

By Manu Meel Anadolu via Getty Images Police arrest students at New York University during demonstrations in solidarity with the students at Columbia University in New York City on April 22. A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses.

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Women’s Philanthropy Institute Announces the 2023 Black Women Give Back List

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List. The campaign spotlights 10 outstanding philanthropists who are making an impact for Black women and girls by leading through generosity.

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Student Journalists Are Under Attack. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

University-based reporters are critical to reversing the decline in local news, but budget cuts and political battles increasingly threaten their work, demanding greater donor support.

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Jennifer Lohse, CNP’s Early Calling to Philanthropy

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. A Journey Fueled by Passion: Growing up in a family that valued giving back to the community, she witnessed firsthand the power of philanthropy. She explained, “It was like destiny.”

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What Americans Think About Nonprofits, Per New Study

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APRIL 10, 2023

What Americans Think About Philanthropy and Nonprofits,” a new study from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, polled about 1,300 Americans over the summer of 2022 to learn more about how the American public perceives philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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The Philanthropy That Jump-Started a Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

By Kay Dervishi A Sickle Cell patient receives treatment at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and stem Cell Research at University of California. Since 2008, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has awarded $35 million to research scientists focused on the disease.

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Former Scholarship Student Leaves $50 Million to Private School

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 27, 2025

Plus, Lodi Community Foundation lands $30 million bequest, and the Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation gets millions from a New York management consultant. By Maria Di Mento Northfield Mount Hermon The campus of Northfield Mount Hermon, a boarding school in Gill, Mass.,

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Aviation-Law Expert John Hoyns Gives Colgate University $20 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 22, 2023

DiOrio, Colgate University John Hoyns gave $20 million to support financial aid at Colgate University. By Maria Di Mento Mark D. Plus, a lumber heir left a large bequest to two Bangor, Me.,

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MacKenzie Scott Gives $65 Million to National Community Development Group

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Plus, the University of Rhode Island landed a $65 million bequest for STEM scholarships, and Craigslist founder Craig Newmark gave $25 million to help U.S. veterans and their families.

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Seattle Developer Gives $25 Million and an Extensive Art Collection to Jesuit University

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 18, 2024

By Maria Di Mento Yosef Kalinko/Seattle University Richard Hedreen has given $25 million and an extensive art collection to Seattle University. Richard Hedreen’s art collection includes works ranging from the 16th century to modern pieces and those from contemporary artists working today. landed $10 million.

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Billionaire David Duffield Gives Alma Mater $100 Million

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 17, 2025

The donation will expand the footprint of Cornell University's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. By Maria Di Mento Jason Koski/Cornell Marketing Group David Duffield talks with Cornell Engineering dean Lance Collins, as Duffield is presented with the inaugural Cornell Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018.

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Fintech Investor Ross Stevens Gives $100 Million for Olympic Athletes' Financial Security

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 10, 2025

Plus, Fordham University landed $100 million, and Vanderbilt, University of Virginia, Cornell Tech, and two other universities landed multimillion-dollar gifts. By Maria Di Mento Cal Sport Media via AP Images Paralympians Paul Schulte, left, and Ellie Marks, lead the 2024 U.S.

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L.A. Dodgers Foundation, Walter Family Foundation Commit $100 Million for Wildfire Recovery

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Plus, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland received $90 million to support five Jewish day schools in the city, and $70 million will back research and scholarships for medical students at Ohio Universitys Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Mega Gifts Are Funding University Tuitions. Which Students Do They Help?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 29, 2024

In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students to attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear. By Stephanie Beasley Abaca Press/Sipa USA via AP Before Michael Bloomberg’s $1.8

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Women’s Philanthropy Institute to Convene Its 6th National Symposium

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

All In, All Rise, a symposium organized by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, will examine how women’s involvement in philanthropy strengthens communities, encourages greater strategic giving, and builds a more diverse network of engaged citizens.

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Bank of America Study: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Bank of America Private Bank and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University released the "2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy." The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020.

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Scientist Leaves $30 Million to University of Mary Washington to Back Undergraduate Research

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 13, 2023

By Maria Di Mento University of Mary Washington Professor of Chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics Janet Asper (right) works with senior chemistry major Dorothy Haas in Experimental Methods, a course that has students separating and identifying the molecules within a mixture.

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Joel Fleishman’s Vision for Philanthropy Should Inspire Us All

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A cheerleader for the foundation model, Fleishman understood what philanthropy could accomplish when done right. By Yossi Prager Duke University The late Joel Fleishman’s teachings reverberate across the philanthropic world.

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3 Takeaways From a New Report on Giving Trends by Race

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released “The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity” report. Here are three key findings from the report and how your nonprofit can begin to overcome the associated hurdles to reaching new demographics to support your cause.

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Northern Illinois University Lands $40 Million From Bausterts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 15, 2024

James and Theo Baustert’s gift will bring together health-care programs from across the university.

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'Heartening' Rebound Lifts College and University Gifts to $61.5 Billion

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 26, 2025

Giving increased by 3 percent in 2024. Bright spots included gifts from DAFs and funding for research. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Giving increased by 3 percent in 2024. Bright spots included gifts from DAFs and funding for research.

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New Research Finds Charitable Giving to LGBTQ+ Organizations Is a Little More Than 0.1% of Philanthropy in the U.S.

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JUNE 1, 2023

A new LGBTQ+ Index and research report released by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI shows philanthropic support for LGBTQ+ organizations accounted for 0.13% of total U.S. charitable giving in 2019, the latest year for which data are available.

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Taking on Philanthropy’s Toughest Critiques

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Beth Breeze has spent a decade examining and responding to criticisms of philanthropy.

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Ohio Couple Gives $25 Million for University Arts Programs

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 26, 2024

The donation to Ohio University will rename the university’s College of Fine Arts.

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The 2023 Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit: A National Philanthropic Summit Hosted by Nova Southeastern University and Arreva

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MAY 4, 2023

The agenda will also include roundtable discussions with all speakers, for open dialogue with attendees, and an impactful educational workshop (for CFRE credit) from NSU’s Graduate Degree Program in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management.

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Report Predicts Uptick in Giving in 2024 and 2025

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MARCH 28, 2024

A new report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University has bold predictions for giving in 2024 and 2025.

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University Presidents Elevate Free Speech Under New Partnership

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 15, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The Campus Call for Free Expression, funded by the Knight Foundation, is committed to five principles of free expression along with new on-campus programs such as training at freshman orientations and faculty seminars.

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Duke Endowment Awards $75 Million to 3 Universities in North and South Carolina

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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The Diversity Issue on College Campuses This Fall That May Surprise You

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 23, 2023

At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance. By Rick Dalton, Jon Reidel, and Bob Seaberg At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society.

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University of Tulsa Scores $38 Million for Athletics

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 15, 2024

Prest Shane Bevel/Tulsa World Tom Johnston in his usual 50-yard line seat at the University of Tulsa’s H. A lifelong Golden Hurricane football fan left $8 million to update his alma mater's athletic facilities, and anonymous alumni gave another $30 million for student-athlete scholarships. Chapman Stadium.

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Climate Philanthropy Falls Short in Rural Communities

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 4, 2024

By Jim Rendon Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Rural areas account for nearly half of all power-plant emissions, including those from the John Amos Power Plant, a coal-fired plant along the Kanawha River in Winfield, W.Va.

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$400 Million Gift to Caltech Will Fund Science Research at Other Universities

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As CEO of Cryogenic Industries, Ross Brown learned that midcareer researchers "with restless minds" need funding. By Kay Dervishi Chris Flynn, Caltech As CEO of Cryogenic Industries, Ross Brown gained an appreciation of the work of scientific researchers, prompting him to launch a program giving $2 million awards for mid-career researchers.

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Moore Foundation Commits $110 Million for Wildfire Resilience

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Prest Also, Ohio State University received $110 million to establish the Center for Software Innovation, and the Open Society Foundations committed $20 million toward the future of social-justice philanthropy in Baltimore even as it plans to close its Open Society Institute-Baltimore affiliate by the end of 2023.

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Washburn University Lands $50 Million From Alumni Couple

Can GiveDirectly Show the Value of Universal Basic Income?

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To Fight DEI Rollbacks, Universities Should Break Free of Government Funding

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Lands $125 Million From Comcast CEO and Wife

Fluxx Adopts the Impact Genome Project’s Universal Impact Registry

First Professional Doctorate for Philanthropy Now Accepting Applications

Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana

Billion-Dollar Donations Lead the Year's Biggest Gifts

The NonProfit Voice Ep 66: What the Giving USA Report Tells Us About Where Philanthropy Is Heading

2022 Black Women Give Back List Announced by Women’s Philanthropy Institute

2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker Finds $70B in Cross-border Philanthropic Giving at Height of COVID-19

Columbia U.'s Firestorm Is Just the Beginning. Here's How Philanthropy Can Bring Down the Temperature.

Women’s Philanthropy Institute Announces the 2023 Black Women Give Back List

Student Journalists Are Under Attack. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help

Jennifer Lohse, CNP’s Early Calling to Philanthropy

What Americans Think About Nonprofits, Per New Study

The Philanthropy That Jump-Started a Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

Former Scholarship Student Leaves $50 Million to Private School

Aviation-Law Expert John Hoyns Gives Colgate University $20 Million

MacKenzie Scott Gives $65 Million to National Community Development Group

Seattle Developer Gives $25 Million and an Extensive Art Collection to Jesuit University

Billionaire David Duffield Gives Alma Mater $100 Million

Fintech Investor Ross Stevens Gives $100 Million for Olympic Athletes' Financial Security

L.A. Dodgers Foundation, Walter Family Foundation Commit $100 Million for Wildfire Recovery

Mega Gifts Are Funding University Tuitions. Which Students Do They Help?

Women’s Philanthropy Institute to Convene Its 6th National Symposium

Bank of America Study: Charitable Giving by Affluent Households Above Pre-Pandemic Levels

Scientist Leaves $30 Million to University of Mary Washington to Back Undergraduate Research

Joel Fleishman’s Vision for Philanthropy Should Inspire Us All

3 Takeaways From a New Report on Giving Trends by Race

Northern Illinois University Lands $40 Million From Bausterts

'Heartening' Rebound Lifts College and University Gifts to $61.5 Billion

New Research Finds Charitable Giving to LGBTQ+ Organizations Is a Little More Than 0.1% of Philanthropy in the U.S.

Taking on Philanthropy’s Toughest Critiques

Ohio Couple Gives $25 Million for University Arts Programs

The 2023 Driven by Cause Philanthropic Summit: A National Philanthropic Summit Hosted by Nova Southeastern University and Arreva

Report Predicts Uptick in Giving in 2024 and 2025

University Presidents Elevate Free Speech Under New Partnership

Duke Endowment Awards $75 Million to 3 Universities in North and South Carolina

The Diversity Issue on College Campuses This Fall That May Surprise You

University of Tulsa Scores $38 Million for Athletics

Climate Philanthropy Falls Short in Rural Communities

$400 Million Gift to Caltech Will Fund Science Research at Other Universities

Moore Foundation Commits $110 Million for Wildfire Resilience

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