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MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott has donated $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

The Independent UK

From transactional to transformational: Four strategies for donors to drive lasting impact

I’ve spent over two decades helping nonprofits and families turn generosity into lasting change. Here are four ways donors can meet this moment.

Fortune

Meet the billionaire couple who not only signed The Giving Pledge but actually delivered—donating nearly half their fortune while still alive

Since signing in 2010, John and Laura Arnold have given away $2 billion to date.

Fortune

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8 Effective Strategies for Utilizing Donor Advised Funds Wisely

Using donor advised funds wisely can make a big difference in how you support causes you care about. These funds offer flexibility, tax advantages, and a practical way to organize your charitable giving. But with so many options and rules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Making thoughtful choices ensures your…

The Free Financial Advisor

Investing in Trust: Social Venture Partners' Unique Approach to Philanthropy

Rather than treating grants as one-off fixes, SVP affiliates prioritize unrestricted funding and long-term relationships that stabilize nonprofits and scale the strategies that tackle root causes.

International Business Times

Here’s how young Native Americans responded when Newman’s Own and Novo Nordisk let them grant $720K

Young Native Americans are leading efforts to combat food insecurity in tribal communities

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos Once Called Himself A 'Lottery Winner' And Said Giving Away Money Is As Hard As Earning It — His Words Now Define A $240 Billion Fortune

In a 2001 interview, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos reflected on the moral responsibility that comes with extraordinary wealth — calling himself a "lottery winner" and highlighting that philanthropy requires as much "time, energy, focus, and hard work" as building a fortune.

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Are Couples Without Kids Treated Differently by Financial Advisors?

When it comes to financial planning, many people assume that advisors treat all clients the same way. But for couples without kids, the reality can feel very different. Without dependents, these clients often have unique priorities—more focus on travel, early retirement, philanthropy, or lifestyle investments rather than saving for college…

Dinks Finance

Affluent Americans Boost Charitable Giving By 30% In A Decade, Even As Fewer Households Donate, Finds Bank Of America

Charitable giving among America's wealthiest households has grown 30% in the past decade, even as fewer of them are donating, according to the 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy.

Benzinga

I Asked ChatGPT How Billionaires Spend Their Money: These 5 Were Actually Good Ideas

From luxury splurges to philanthropy, discover how billionaires actually spend their money -- and get inspired by ChatGPT’s surprisingly smart insights.

GOBankingRates

MrBeast’s $5 billion empire runs on generosity—but at a cost

The YouTube star has built much of his popularity on philanthropy-inspired content. But red ink and controversy are testing his model.

Fortune

'She Is SAINT MacKenzie Scott': United Negro College Fund CEO Almost 'Lost It' After $70m Donation from Jeff Bezos' Ex

MacKenzie Scott donates $70m (£52m) to the United Negro College Fund, boosting HBCU endowments and sparking calls for a new era of trust-based philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

Disney heiress says any billionaire who can’t manage to share their wealth is 'kind of a sociopath'

Abigail Disney previously said the need to tax rich people like her “has never been so dire.”

Fortune

George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its power

The family philanthropy of hedge fund billionaire George Soros has consistently been one of the largest funders of human rights organizations around the world

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Benzinga

Ken Griffin's $2 Billion Gamble: Is His 'Catalyst' Foundation the Future of American Philanthropy?

The billionaire founder of Citadel, Ken Griffin, is shifting his focus from markets to philanthropy with Griffin Catalyst, a platform launched in fall 2023 to direct his charitable giving.

Fortune

America’s billionaires are worth $5.7 trillion—but they've only pledged or donated $185 billion of that in the last decade

The U.S.’s 1,135 billionaires are sitting on a collective $5.7 trillion, but few are giving back through philanthropy: They've only pledged or donated 3% of that in the last decade.

The Independent UK

These neurodivergent students are helping each other build more inclusive schools

A peer-to-peer movement of neurodivergent youth is hitting campuses this fall to build more inclusive spaces together

The Independent UK

A $200 million endowment focused on Black Americans is taking shape

The Black Freedom Fund plans to expand to a $200 million endowment

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The Conversation

US has slashed global vaccine funding – if philanthropy fills the gap, there could be some trade-offs

The U.S. government is relaxing federal vaccine requirements and cutting vaccine research and development funding here at home. Elsewhere, it’s going even further.

GOBankingRates

The Most Generous Billionaire: How MacKenzie Scott Is Changing Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott became one of the world's richest women after her 2019 divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, receiving around $36 billion.

The Independent UK

Online creators, led by MrBeast and Mark Rober, want to raise $40 million for clean water access

Online creators are launching a $40 million fundraiser to build water quality projects around the world

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Soft2Bet’s Model Shows iGaming and Philanthropy Can Work Together

See how Soft2Bet unites business success with meaningful philanthropy, proving that iGaming growth and social impact can scale together — by design.

The Independent UK

Darren Walker's new book is still hopeful despite growing inequality as he leaves Ford Foundation

Outgoing Ford Foundation President Darren Walker's new book “The Idea of America" is a collection of more than eight dozen texts spanning his 12-year tenure with one of the nation's leading philanthropies

The Independent UK

Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt insists science and immersive media can inspire action for the planet

Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt and her husband, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, have long insisted that the scientific advancements they fund be shared widely and for the planet's protection

The Independent UK

In the nation’s poorest Congressional district, federal funding cuts create perfect storm

Nonprofits in the Bronx are facing severe challenges as federal grant cuts disrupt essential services

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