He may have been Des Moines' most renowned philanthropist, gifting millions of dollars, but who was John Pappajohn?The legendary venture capitalist and philanthropist died April 23, 2023, at age 94 at his Naples, Florida vacation home.The Mason City native...
Psychologist, author of several children’s books and president of the Saban Family Foundation, Cheryl Saban…
FRIDAY: Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., he also served four terms in the Knesset, Zalman Shoval…...
“We are so grateful to Can’t Never Could for establishing this fund and continuing to provide support for our oncology patients,” Vicki Kaiser, COO of Piedmont Newnan, said in a news release. “When receiving treatment, a patient should not...
For Michael Held, last week’s groundbreaking on The Bhatia Family Village, a new housing community for neurodiverse adults in the heavily Jewish Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles was “as perfect as it could be.” The project had been years...
The 2023 Southwest Rural Philanthropy Days conference, scheduled for June 7-9, is an exciting opportunity for nonprofit professionals, funders, community leaders, distinguished speakers, and elected officials to exchange knowledge and expand professional networks across the region.
Early Bird Registration*: $200Regular...
How can philanthropy in Europe better navigate through the multiple crises and deal with legitimacy issues, all while delivering its potential to be a catalytic force to change our societies and planet for the better? Today, making use of...
With the release of The Jewish Education Project’s report “From Census to Possibilities” we find ourselves reflecting on the changes in Jewish education since the 2008 census and marveling at the strength and diversity of Reform Jewish education. While...
One of the most unusual rituals in the entire book of Leviticus is found in this week’s Torah reading, Achrei Mot-Kedoshim. Aaron is commanded to take two male goats and place lots upon them as a means of expiation....
Every dollar and every conversation that takes Australia towards a voice to parliament will be critical, according to one of the philanthropic foundations that have pledged a combined $17 million to the 'yes' campaign.Some 31 players in the philanthropic...
History shows that philanthropy is resilient and is much less volatile than capital markets. Economic shifts and market unpredictability are more common than not. Some nonprofits may be tempted to question if it is appropriate to pursue high-level fundraising...
