Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to change name
The former wife of Bill Gates, who co-founded the family's philanthropic arm, is leaving next month.
Sustainability
Why the Rockefellers are spending their oil fortune to end fossil fuels
"The oldest oil fortune on Earth has decided that oil is not the future in any way; we're getting somewhere," a leader of one environmental group told Newsweek.
Decline in Giving Is a National Crisis
The drop in support for nonprofits should be seen as nothing less than a national crisis, but it has barely generated mainstream media attention.
I'm giving $100 million to psychedelics research
Back in 2018, I was in tremendous mental, emotional and even physical anguish. I didn't know why
George Soros' successor says he is "more political" than his father
Alex Soros spoke to The Wall Street Journal about taking over the reigns at the Open Society Foundations.
Target boycott's hidden consequences for Indigenous communities
Nick Tilsen, who leads a nonprofit at the center of Target's latest controversy, told Newsweek attacks on DEI programs are "detrimental" to Native Americans.
I inherited billions. I must use it to help people
While I had a normal upbringing, I have always been aware of my privilege.
From Savior to Servant: 4 Ways for Philanthropists To Avoid the "Savior Com
Servant philanthropists are committed to one core belief: that helping means working with, not for, those pursuing a more stable life.
Stop the Troubling Trend of Politically Motivated Debanking
It's clear from our organizations' experiences that politicized banking is a real threat and that it's on the rise, but we're pushing back.
The 3 Most Asked Questions About Crypto Philanthropy
Regardless of which solution your nonprofit chooses, accepting cryptocurrency is a great way to bring your nonprofit into the future.
Growing Women's Economic Power Could Mean a Hand Up for Underfunded Causes
Though we still control less wealth than men, women give more of ours away. Across income levels and generations, women are more likely to give, and give more.
How Wokeness Hurts Philanthropy
Giving philanthropically is not just about economics. It stems from belief in the organization that you're giving to.
In an Era of Government Division, Here's How Philanthropy Can Step Up
Too often, disbursing funds to address the most pressing needs is a challenge made worse by the lack of local insight and context.
Joe Rogan Thinks MacKenzie Scott's Second Husband had 'Zero Chance'
Joe Rogan joked about Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott's second divorce. She had married school teacher Dan Jewett in 2021.
MacKenzie Scott, Dan Jewett Divorce Documents: 'No Real Dirt'
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife went through a famously public divorce with her billionaire ex, then remarried. Now, the philanthropist is ending her second marriage.
How Bill Gates' Net Worth Will Be Impacted by $20B Donation
The Microsoft founder and philanthropist said he wants to drop off the rich list as he announced a large donation to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Elevate Your Giving Game: What Is the Best Way to Spend The 80,000 Hours In
Once financial stability has been achieved, entrepreneurs often then look outwards to determine how they can make a positive impact.
Bill Gates' Relationship With Jeffrey Epstein Hurt Marriage, Says Ex-Wife
"I did not like that he had meetings with Jeffrey Epstein... I made that clear to him," said Melinda French Gates of Bill Gates, who she divorced in 2021.
4 of Paul Farmer's Biggest Achievements As Global Health Patron Dies at 62
The U.S. philanthropist, known for trying to provide some of the world's poorest people with high-quality healthcare, died on Monday.
Here's How We Can Reinvent Impact Philanthropy
There is a big challenge ahead for the nation's best thinkers tasked with expanding philanthropy's capabilities.
GoFundMe Reaches More Than $100K for Woman Killed in Florida Gas Tragedy
Shoi Caballes was also remembered at a Thursday memorial service as a loving mother of five.
Utah Billionaire To Give Away 90 Percent of His Fortune To Help Others
Billionaire Jeff T. Green, who has a reported net worth of $6 billion, has agreed to give away more than 90 percent of his fortune before or at his death.
Charities Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations, Smaller Nonprofits Behind
Part of the pull in using cryptocurrency to make donations rather than regular cash is that donors are able to forgo the capital gains tax.
United Way, Salvation Army Top 2020 List of Charities For U.S. Donations
The United Way and Salvation Army's top rank on the charity list came amid the devastating economic troubles of the COVID-19 pandemic.
McKenzie Scott Donated $567 Million to Racial Equity Groups
In July 2020, Scott said that her funding decisions were "driven by a deep belief in the value different backgrounds bring to problem-solving on any issue."
Number of Americans Giving to Charities Dropped to 49.6 Percent, Study Says
The study was started in 2000, when 66 percent of U.S. households donated to charitable organizations.
Four of Top 40 Climate Donors Pledge 30% to Minority-led Climate Orgs
A philanthropic group dedicated to increasing funding for environmental justice efforts is pushing for major donors to make their allocations public.
We All Win When Donor Privacy is Protected
Back when Kamala Harris was attorney general of California, she did her best to invade the privacy rights of donors to nonprofit organizations.
A Fight for Racial Justice Past, Present and Future
The historic and present challenges of racial injustice we're up against are vast. It will take every pillar of our society working at full steam to solve them.
Buffett Hits Halfway Mark of Donating 99% of Net Worth With $4.1B Donation
On Wednesday, Buffett also announced that he will resign as the trustee at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His resignation comes less than two months after the billionaire couple announced their divorce.