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Save the Music Foundation Looks to 'Go Indie' to Expand Its School Education Support

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Brynn Anderson The shift will allow Save the Music to focus more on students like 17-year-old JaMarion Hulin, from Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School in Atlanta, where he is president of the schools record company and is learning to use equipment provided by the foundation to make music.

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In His Own Words: Bill Gates on Giving Away the Remainder of His Wealth

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In an interview, the philanthropist discusses sunsetting his foundation, the Giving Pledge, and recent cuts in aid. In an interview, the philanthropist discusses sunsetting his foundation, the Giving Pledge, and recent cuts in aid.

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Melinda French Gates Plans to Match $1 Million in GivingTuesday Gifts to Groups That Support Women

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Jose Luis Magana/AP Through her giving and advocacy, Melinda French Gates has championed paid family leave, support for caregivers, and making child care less expensive.

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Gates Foundation Names New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Prest Gates Archive/Brandon Hill June Yoshinari Davis will become the new chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Also, Junior Achievement USA has tapped its next leader, and Mike Geiger will step down this year as CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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Invest in Fundraising to End Foundation Dependency

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Armando Zumaya Right now, many nonprofits are asking foundations for more money, and for good reasons. Some foundations are considering stepping back from their principles and not funding those causes anymore. Too many of our organizations are overly dependent on foundation grants. Were in this for years to come.

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Newman’s Own Invites More Companies to Donate 100 Percent of Their Profits to Charities

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Legislation passed in 2018 makes it easier for companies to follow the Newman's Own model, by allowing foundations to own corporations, with some conditions. Legislation passed in 2018 makes it easier for companies to follow the Newman's Own model, by allowing foundations to own corporations, with some conditions.

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The Departing Chief of One of America's Biggest Foundations Talks Inequality, Climate Change, and Megadonors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together.