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Warren Buffett’s son signals a huge change for philanthropy as he prepares to give away $150 billion

Howard Buffett says taking “rule of law” into consideration when making donations is of paramount importance for philanthropists seeking to alleviate poverty.

Fortune

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Few people globally have influenced business, sport, the environment and philanthropy like Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.

The Conversation

Gates Foundation plans to give away $9 billion in 2026 to prepare for the 2045 closure while slashing hundreds of jobs

Who will take the reins of philanthropy with the Gates Foundation absent?

Fortune

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The Life and Legacy of Dr. Malini Saba: A Leadership Through Service

Philanthropy is frequently framed as charity, but it fades when conditions worsen. What endures is conviction, sustained over time, backed by personal risk and lived understanding.

International Business Times

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

The Independent UK

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

The Independent UK

Carhartt CEO says they always focused on blue-collar workers—but hipsters came anyway: 'we welcome anyone ... that wants to celebrate hard work'

"We don't try to be everything to everybody," Carhartt CEO Linda Hubbard told Fortune, as she announced a blue-collar partnership with Ford Philanthropy.

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With less charitable giving flowing directly to charities, a tax policy scholar suggests some policy fixes

Law professor Ray Madoff is the co-founder and director of the Boston College Forum on Philanthropy and the Public Good. In an interview with Emily Schwartz Greco, The Conversation U.S. philanthropy and nonprofits editor, Madoff sums up some of the main points about charitable giving she makes in her 2025…

The Conversation

New Year Honours 2026: Full list of people to receive a Knighthood, MBE, OBE CBE or other title

A full list of all those being recognised in the King’s New Year Honours

Evening Standard

New year honours list 2026 in full as hundreds awarded for service

Honours as part of orders of chivalry have been given by monarchs since the Middle Ages

The Independent UK

Larry Ellison's $40 billion pledge to his son's Paramount deal shows a shift in billionaire giving: Philanthropic capitalism is taking over

Ellison has pledged to give away 95% of his fortune, but the recent move shows a new playbook.

Fortune

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Archewell Crisis: Why 'Money Woes' Are Forcing New Staff Sacking

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face a 2026 crossroads as Archewell's $2.5m deficit and falling Netflix views force a 'ruthless' rebrand into family philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

Philip Rivers Returns to Football at 44: Quick Facts On Wife, Kids, and Family-First Life

Philip Rivers returns to the NFL at 44, spotlighting a record-breaking career grounded in faith, family life, and long-standing philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

Billionaire philanthropy's growing divide: Mark Zuckerberg stops funding immigration reform as Mackenzie Scott doubles down on DEI

Two models for tech wealth are emerging, as notable billionaire donors reveal their priorities.

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The Future of Philanthropy Is Female: How Women Will Lead a New Era in Charitable Giving

Women will soon be in charge of trillions in charitable capital, through divorce, inheritance and their own investments. Here's how to use your share for good.

The Independent UK

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez donate $5 million for neurodiversity education

The prize money is awarded without stipulations, allowing honorees complete discretion over its use for their charitable objectives

The Independent UK

Phil and Penny Knight's donation tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of 2025's biggest gifts

The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totals $5 billion in 2025

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Milana Vayntrub: Ex-AT&T Model Sells 'Tastefully Risqué' Snaps, Raising $500K For Fire Victims

Milana Vayntrub, the former AT&T model, created Only Philanthropy, selling 'tastefully risqué' photos to raise over $500,000 for California wildfire victims. Read how the funds saved a single mother's home.

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Data-Driven Philanthropy: How Analytics and Communications Are Changing the Charitable Sector

The world of philanthropy is rapidly moving away from the mere idea of “doing good” toward a more strategic, managerial approach. Terms such as “metrics,” “data,” “engagement,” and “corporate sustainability” are commonly used in today’s professional discourse. Where communications once defined the emotional landscape of a project, they are now…

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott is trying to close the DEI gap in higher ed, with $155 million in donations this week alone

These gifts are a “major source of encouragement” during uncertain times for higher education.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Says Charity Is 'Very Hard' After Securing Record $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

Musk says effective philanthropy is 'extremely difficult' as scrutiny grows of donations following his historic Tesla compensation deal.

Fortune

MacKenzie Scott's $19 billion donations have turned philanthropy on its head—why her style of giving actually works

The billionaire philanthropist’s giving style is a rarity in the industry.

Fortune

Elon Musk, fresh off securing a $1 trillion pay package, says philanthropy is 'very hard'

Musk’s giving style differs greatly from that of other billionaires.

Fortune

Trump’s new tax policies will cut the wealthy’s philanthropy by over $4 billion—and middle-class donors can't match the donations of MacKenzie Scott

Mega-donors like MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates are funneling hundreds of millions of dollars into charitable causes, but Trump’s new tax policies could put billionaire giving in jeopardy.

Fortune

Philanthropy isn’t fading. It’s evolving

In a world where aid budgets are shrinking and crises are multiplying, catalytic philanthropy remains the first mover.

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