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The how and why of foundations and major donors giving away their money, publishing 5 days a week.

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The innovation-focused, deregulatory “abundance agenda” has been hotly debated. But as a lens for new Gilded Age giving, it has definite points in its favor.

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7 Reasons Why Abundance Is a Promising Way Forward for Billionaire Giving
The innovation-focused, deregulatory "abundance agenda" has been hotly debated. But as a lens for new Gilded Age giving, it has definite points in its favor.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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In an era of rising mega-wealth, family giving is evolving as next-gen heirs take the reins. Here are several dynastic archetypes to note.

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How Heirs Are Making Their Mark in a New Gilded Age of Family Philanthropy
In an era of rising mega-wealth, family giving is evolving as next-gen heirs take the reins. Here are several dynastic archetypes to note.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Wealthy women gave generously for women’s education from 1870 to 1900. Most of today’s women billionaires have different priorities.

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The Women of the Old Gilded Age Backed Education. Today’s Women Billionaires Give More Diversely
Wealthy women gave generously for women’s education from 1870 to 1900. Most of today’s women billionaires have different priorities.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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The winners of the first Gilded Age recognized the importance of supporting the arts and building arts institutions. Are today’s big-time earners doing the same?

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Gilded Age Arts Funding, Then and Now
The winners of the first Gilded Age recognized the importance of supporting the arts and building arts institutions. Are today’s big-time earners doing the same?
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December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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During the first Gilded Age, philanthropy helped set the stage for the U.S. public education system. Today, many billionaire donors appear intent on abolishing it altogether.

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Inside the Push to Privatize Education in a New Gilded Age
During the first Gilded Age, philanthropy helped set the stage for the U.S. public education system. Today, many billionaire donors appear intent on abolishing it altogether.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A conversation with sociology professor Rachel Sherman on perfectionism, guilt, legacy and what’s stopping some of the mega-wealthy from becoming megadonors.

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Why Don’t the Very Rich Give More to Charity?
A conversation with sociology professor Rachel Sherman on perfectionism, guilt, legacy and what’s stopping some of the mega-wealthy from becoming megadonors.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Very few ultra-wealthy people support efforts to bring about systemic economic change. There are, however, some exceptions to note.

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Class Traitors: Can Billionaires Back Structural Economic Reform in a New Gilded Age?
Very few ultra-wealthy people support efforts to bring about systemic economic change. There are, however, some exceptions to note.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Transparency is entirely optional for today's billionaire donors. Many decline to reveal much at all, despite reaping tax benefits.

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It’s Not Always Sunny in the New Gilded Age — Megadonors Often Prefer Darkness
Transparency is entirely optional for today's billionaire donors. Many decline to reveal much at all, despite reaping tax benefits.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Billionaire wealth — and billionaire giving — has exploded in a new Gilded Age.
Inside Philanthropy launches a special series on how extreme wealth is reshaping philanthropy, starting with an article by our Editor-in-Chief David Callahan on what’s next.

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The Future of Billionaire Philanthropy: Seven Predictions
What will a philanthrosphere truly dominated by the ultra-rich look like? IP's Editor-in-Chief forecasts an unsettling new world that’s hurtling toward us.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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The megadonor’s latest round marks a dramatic scaling up not just of her own giving in the space, but of climate philanthropy full stop. Here's who got a taste in 2025.

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MacKenzie Scott Makes a Statement with $1 Billion-Plus in Green Gifts
The megadonor’s latest round marks a dramatic scaling up not just of her own giving in the space, but of climate philanthropy full stop. Here's who got a taste in 2025.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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No applications.
No deadlines.
No grant cycles.

So how do nonprofits get DAF funding?

Here’s the breakdown 👇
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How to Get Grants from Donor-Advised Funds
In the current funding environment, more grant seekers are looking to access donor-advised funds (DAF). Inside Philanthropy has several recommendations on how to get grants from DAFs and more.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Arnold Ventures’ sometimes-controversial executive vice president of criminal justice talks funding for science-based reform.

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7 Questions with Arnold Ventures’ Criminal Justice Head Jennifer Doleac
Arnold Ventures’ sometimes-controversial executive vice president of criminal justice talks funding for science-based reform.
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December 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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The All by April campaign wants donors to start investing in protecting and defending the 2026 midterm elections right away.

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Democracy Fund’s Call to Action: Effective Election Philanthropy Starts Now
The All by April campaign wants donors to start investing in protecting and defending the 2026 midterm elections right away.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Scott's end-of-year update detailed 186 gifts totaling over $7.1 billion. IP's Mike Scutari takes a closer look.

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/d4m5z8pv

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MacKenzie Scott’s Big 2025 Gift Reveal: 4 Takeaways
Scott's end-of-year update detailed 186 gifts totaling over $7.1 billion. IP's Mike Scutari takes a closer look.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Armando Enrique Zumaya of Somos El Poder highlights why offering fundraising support is a key way funders can back the groups that need it most.

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Unspoken Crisis: We Need To Change How Funders Support Nonprofits to Save Our Sector
Armando Enrique Zumaya of Somos El Poder highlights why offering fundraising support is a key way funders can back the groups that need it most.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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As trust in the press hits all-time lows, there’s actually a lot that funders can do to help restore confidence in a critical institution for democracy.

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Five Things Philanthropy Can Do to Restore Trust in Journalism
As trust in the press hits all-time lows, there’s actually a lot that funders can do to help restore confidence in a critical institution for democracy.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Efforts to squeeze more impact out of charitable dollars aren't new. But none have had the traction of EA, with its moral urgency and stark framing of choices.

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Effective Altruism’s Push for Smarter Giving Has Only Scratched the Surface
Efforts to squeeze more impact out of charitable dollars aren't new. But none have had the traction of EA, with its moral urgency and stark framing of choices.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Amid deadly conflict, Sudanese first responders are succeeding where international systems have failed. Why have funders been so slow to scale this work?

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Why Philanthropy Should Fund Sudan’s Brave Volunteers
Amid deadly conflict, Sudanese first responders are succeeding where international systems have failed. Why have funders been so slow to scale this work?
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December 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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A large group of funders, including MacKenzie Scott and the NFL, are backing an expansion to the fund’s distinctive antipoverty model.

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#GreenLightFund #PovertyReduction #SocialMobility #CommunityDevelopment
A Philanthropic Green Light ($30 Million, That Is) for GreenLight Fund
A large group of funders, including MacKenzie Scott and the NFL, are backing an expansion to the fund’s distinctive antipoverty model.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The affinity group’s annual conference this fall offered a window into the vibe among arts funders at a challenging moment.

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Strategy Meets Perseverance: Takeaways from Grantmakers in the Arts’ Latest Conference
The affinity group’s annual conference this fall offered a window into the vibe among arts funders at a challenging moment.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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What if “bridges” are actually how we build power?

Dennis Markatos-Soriano (East Coast Greenway Alliance) argues durable democratic power is built through connection + shared purpose—and the kind of bridge-building that brings communities together.

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To Meet This Critical Moment, We Must Build Powerful Bridges
Dennis Markatos-Soriano of the East Coast Greenway Alliance discusses why and how philanthropy should focus on building local connections.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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The foundation’s Democracy, Rights and Governance Initiative seeks to strengthen a democracy field beset by government cuts, declining trust and the rise of AI.

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#Democracy #CivicEngagement #Governance #Nonprofits #AI #TrustAndSafety #Polarization
How Packard Is Navigating the Democracy Space Amid Unprecedented Disruption
The foundation’s Democracy, Rights and Governance Initiative seeks to strengthen a democracy field beset by government cuts, declining trust and the rise of AI.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The billionaire OpenAI CEO and his husband, an Australian software engineer, pledged to support “technology that helps create abundance for people.”

Mike Scutari Reports: tinyurl.com/3ppbpe5r

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Sam Altman and Oliver Mulherin Signed the Giving Pledge. What Will Their Philanthropy Look Like?
The billionaire OpenAI CEO and his husband, an Australian software engineer, pledged to support “technology that helps create abundance for people.”
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December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Guest author Michael Parker on what psychology tells us about major donors — and the neat narratives that often surround them.

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Beyond Rational Generosity: What We Miss About How Big Donors Really Think
Guest author Michael Parker on what psychology tells us about major donors — and the neat narratives that often surround them.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Today (online): 1–2 PM ET — multi-year learner outcomes reporting that holds up ahead of 2026 expectations.

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December 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM