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Bezoses Pledge up to $500 Million to UNICEF USA’s Child Nutrition Fund

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Above, the couple at a 2018 gala. Jacklyn and Miguel Bezos, the parents of Amazons founder Jeff Bezos, will match gifts from other donors to increase access to nutritious food for children in need. Prest Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Miguel and Jackie Bezos are supporting efforts to increase access to nutritious food.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

The American Red Cross has spent and distributed all funds designated for Haiti relief on shelter, emergency relief, health, cholera prevention, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness,” the statement continued. The post American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused appeared first on The NonProfit Times.

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37 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2018

Wild Apricot

Do you want to raise more funds, engage more volunteers, and stay on top of the latest online tools in 2018? If so, there's a free nonprofit webinar in January on each of these topics and more.

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38 Free Nonprofit Webinars for January 2018

Wild Apricot

Do you want to raise more funds, engage more volunteers, and stay on top of the latest online tools in 2018? If so, there's a free nonprofit webinar in January on each of these topics and more.

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Shifting power: How the Ford Foundation’s DEI commitment is transforming culture and impact 

Candid

Beyond representation: A commitment to DEI brings in new voices and perspectives The Ford Foundation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion starts at the top, with our leadership: our executive team, our board of trustees, and our program officers, who decide where our funding goes.

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Mega Gifts Are Funding University Tuitions. Which Students Do They Help?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students to attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear.

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News to Use! What Fundraisers Can Expect from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expiration

Gail Perry Group

This was followed by an expected dip in 2018's giving growth rate. While theyre harder to track (likely due to their use of complex tax structures and donor-advised funds), the trend is clear: charitable giving is becoming increasingly concentrated among larger donors. As 2025 draws near, some of TCJA's provisions are set to expire.

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