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James Simons, mathematician, philanthropist and hedge fund founder, has died
Associated Press· 5 days agoJames “Jim” Simons, a renowned mathematician and pioneering investor who built a fortune on Wall...
Nonprofit Leaders’ Advice to Their C-Suite Peers
The Chronicle of Philanthropy· 3 days agoMost likely the CEO is the highest paid person in the organization. It’s also important to make space on your calendar for time free of meetings, phone calls, and other stimuli ...
What 'The Wire' Teaches About Institutions | naked capitalism
Naked Capitalism· 1 day ago"The Wire" as a worked example on the nature and pace of change. Do you agree?
Kataly Foundation and Bank of America Commit $84 Million for Community-Development Fund
The Chronicle of Philanthropy· 22 hours ago...and build financial security in historically marginalized communities. $35 million in grants to nearly 100 nonprofit groups that are working to offer low-cost options for childcare and housing, strengthen education, expand access to primary and mental-health care, support career advancement, and...
What’s Next: From Baltimore to billionaire: GoDaddy founder shares inspiring journey
The State· 2 days agoBillionaire philanthropist Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy and PXG Golf (among other successful busi...
New CEO Survey of Job Satisfaction; and DAFs Get an IRS Hearing
The Chronicle of Philanthropy· 5 days agoAmid the turmoil on its campus, Columbia University has lost the support of the Russell Berrie Foundation, a major donor that has been quietly urging Columbia administrators ...
Luis Miranda Jr. Reflects on Giving, the Arts, and His Son Lin-Manuel in the New Memoir ‘Relentless’
The Chronicle of Philanthropy· 7 days agoLuis A. Miranda Jr. was just 19 years old when he arrived in New York City from a small town in Puerto Rico, a broke doctoral student badly needing a job. It was 1974 — decades ...
Here’s Why So Little Humanitarian Is Reaching Gaza
The Chronicle of Philanthropy· 2 days agoAmid persistent calls from the United States and other countries that Israel needs to make it easier for life-saving aid to reach Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military closed ...