Current Philanthropy News Today

Chinese officials learning basics of philanthropy in the U.S.
China has yet to cultivate the nation's awareness of philanthropy and set up a system outside of government to develop it.

Sat, 19 May 2012 20:05:44 -0700

Philanthropy beat: Lucky day for kids of Washburn Center
It was a remarkable 24 hours at the Washburn Center for Children of Minneapolis earlier this month. The state bonding bill was approved about noon May 9, containing $5 million to help build a new $21 million Washburn Center. Folks were thrilled.

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:13:07 -0700

Philanthropy's Continuing Role in Health Care Reform
Lessons from health reform philanthropy, influencing grantmaking practices and more

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:01:17 -0700

Bill Gates, Azim Premji, Ratan Tata To Host Bangalore Philanthropy Meet
An Indian Givers' Club is in the making

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:53:40 -0700

Tom Monaghan tells fund-raisers about his philanthropy
Around the time he sold Domino's Pizza and the Detroit Tigers about 20 years ago, Tom Monaghan stopped doing most interviews. He devoted himself to Catholic education, most prominently founding Ave Maria University, now based near Naples, Fla., where he spends much of his time these days raising money for the school.

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:28:07 -0700