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A Saudi green building organization just taught the United Nations how ancient charitable endowments can power modern sustainable development. Their model has helped document over 5,000 green projects while building a 10,000-member community.
A business leader says Saudi Arabia's ancient charity system could help fix modern wealth gaps. The model keeps giving for generations without hoarding money.
The University of Nevada Las Vegas has created its first scholarship endowed by a Native nonprofit, opening doors for tribal citizens pursuing legal careers. The partnership with the Tribal Leadership Council marks a historic step in addressing Native American underrepresentation in law.
Former university president Ruth Simmons established a permanent endowment at Texas Southern University to expand breast cancer prevention in Southeast Texas, honoring her sister Nora B. Wilson who passed away in May after surviving breast cancer. The fund will support screening, education, and outreach in nine underserved counties.
A Singapore doctor who spent years bringing Christmas joy to nursing home residents left behind a $2 million gift that will help vulnerable families for generations. Dr. Ong Yong Wan's donation created the first endowment fund for Methodist Welfare Services, turning a lifetime of generosity into lasting impact.
A major packaging trade group just created a charitable foundation that will double the impact of members' donations to causes they care about. The PACK gives BACK™ Charitable Foundation starts with $6 million and aims to transform how an entire industry supports communities. #
A small town scholarship program is transforming its mission from giving modest awards to potentially covering a student's entire first year of college. Rugby Dollars for Scholars just launched an endowment fund with a goal of reaching $3-5 million.
British charities are sitting on £147 billion in reserves that could be invested to create sustainable income streams. A growing movement shows how "mini endowments" are helping organizations survive beyond one-time donations.
Millions of Americans with 401(k) savings could soon donate directly to charities tax-free, thanks to a new bipartisan bill that removes frustrating barriers to giving. The change could unlock billions in charitable donations from the $14 trillion sitting in employer retirement accounts.
A newspaper's charitable foundation just distributed nearly $2.4 million to 134 community organizations across Madison, Wisconsin. The grants honor a 66-year tradition of giving back to the community that supported the newspaper.
A new donation platform just raised $1.6 million to turn charitable giving into a habit as simple as streaming music. Bono matches donors with personalized charity portfolios and shows them exactly how their weekly donations change lives.
An Elon University alumna has created a professorship dedicated to exploring how families and societies heal from painful pasts. Joan Danieley's gift will support scholars studying reconciliation across diverse fields.
Britain's beloved 55-meter naked chalk giant is getting his once-a-decade refresh, and the work is especially meaningful this year. Thanks to thousands of donors who raised €350,000 in just one week, conservationists now own the surrounding landscape too.
Happy Bear Coffee Company gives customers control over charitable giving by letting them direct 5% of every purchase to one of 30+ nonprofits. The Philadelphia-based coffee roaster is expanding from online-only to opening its first cafe this spring.
A Mumbai businessman donated over $120,000 to a charitable temple trust in southern India, while thousands celebrated Hanuman Jayanthi across multiple sacred sites. The contribution will support healthcare and welfare programs serving pilgrims and communities.
Golf champion Brooks Koepka is giving $1 million to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation as part of his return to the PGA Tour. His total $5 million charitable pledge will support 13 organizations helping kids, families, and medical research.
Professional golfer Brooks Koepka is fulfilling his $5 million charitable commitment required for his return to the PGA Tour from LIV Golf. The donations are supporting causes from children's healthcare to accelerating ALS research.
The Carolina Hurricanes are opening their arena doors so every fan can experience the Stanley Cup Final together, with tickets just $10 for away games. All proceeds benefit the team's charitable foundation.
A convenience store chain's charitable foundation has donated $200 million over 12 years to fight hunger, support health causes, and honor everyday heroes. To celebrate, Wawa is giving $250,000 in gift cards to seven national charity partners.
A British forecourt operator who gives 10% of his profits to charity just donated £100,000 to help modernize charitable giving for the cashless era. His gift will help Pennies turn small digital donations into £1 million of community impact.
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