New Breed of Philanthropists Combines Entrepreurial, Charitable Goals
The line between philanthropy and business continues to blur as a new generation of billionaires applies capitalist methods to problems typically associated with the charitable sector....
Philadelphia Foundation Announces New Grantmaking Focus
Starting in 2007, the community foundation will refocus its grantmaking on capacity building, leadership development, and civic engagement — areas that are crucial to the health of the nonprofit sector but typically receive less funding....
Trustee Withdraws Gift From Florida International University
Herbert Wertheim has withdrawn a $20 million pledge to the FIU College of Medicine and has resigned from the university's board over a dispute regarding a proposed payment plan for the gift....
Louisiana State Receives $3.5 Million for Coastal Studies, Business Recovery
The gift from Shell will be used to establish a coastal ecosystem research project in the Breton Sound area and provide business counseling and assistance for women- and minority-owned businesses....