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The late Margaret A. Cargill, granddaughter of agribusiness titan WW Cargill, has reportedly left $6 billion to be given away to numerous causes through her Margaret A. Cargill Foundation and Anne Ray Charitable Trust.
This huge charitable donation has made Cargill number one on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 2011 ranking of charitable donations.
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Nonprofit Leadership Program Welcomes New Cohort
Foundation: Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
The University of Scranton welcomed a new cohort of students into its Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program in January.The program seeks to support and advance nonprofit organizations through a...more
Foundation: Luzerne Foundation, Wayne County Community Foundation
The University of Scranton welcomed a new cohort of students into its Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program in January.The program seeks to support and advance nonprofit organizations through a...more
Five Regional Women's Foundations to Know 
The Chicago Foundation for Women was launched in 1985 by four of Chicago's philanthropic leaders.The Women's Foundation of the South seeks to build partnerships with those closest to issues within...more
The Chicago Foundation for Women was launched in 1985 by four of Chicago's philanthropic leaders.The Women's Foundation of the South seeks to build partnerships with those closest to issues within...more
The Our Fund Foundation Welcomes 10 New Members to Its Board of Directors 
A former estate planning attorney, Chasen has served on the national boards of Lambda Legal and SAGE.Colgate Darden has a decades-long commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and philanthropy.Jessica Lam, a...more
A former estate planning attorney, Chasen has served on the national boards of Lambda Legal and SAGE.Colgate Darden has a decades-long commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and philanthropy.Jessica Lam, a...more
Top Trends 2025: Health Insurance 
Health insurers are positioned to provide more personalized services and enhanced security to improve their competitive edge.Rising healthcare costs and health claims pose significant financial...more
Health insurers are positioned to provide more personalized services and enhanced security to improve their competitive edge.Rising healthcare costs and health claims pose significant financial...more
Applications Now Open For the Uo Leadership Academy 
Leadership Academy is a participatory leadership development program for mid-level administrative and academic faculty and staff members at the UO.The 2025-26 academy includes a kickoff event in...more
Leadership Academy is a participatory leadership development program for mid-level administrative and academic faculty and staff members at the UO.The 2025-26 academy includes a kickoff event in...more
Wfp Usa Receives Award From the Ana Nonprofit Federation 
World Food Program USA has been named "Organization of the Year" by the ANA Nonprofit Federation.World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization.For every dollar spent, 91...more
World Food Program USA has been named "Organization of the Year" by the ANA Nonprofit Federation.World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization.For every dollar spent, 91...more
Philanthropic Leaders Establish Multi-Million Dollar Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative
Foundation: Weinberg Foundation
The HawaiE"i Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Maui United Way today announced the formation of the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative.The network is designed to support communities...more
Foundation: Weinberg Foundation
The HawaiE"i Community Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Maui United Way today announced the formation of the Maui Recovery Funders Collaborative.The network is designed to support communities...more
Community Foundation For Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New Pac Members 
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Announces New PAC Members.The foundation leads partnerships with donors, nonprofit organizations, and community members to solve the...more
How Local Nonprofits Work to Assist Newcomers Fleeing Conflict Worldwide
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
In the past five years, official resettlement agencies locally have resettled 2,200 refugees from places of conflict around the world to Henrico County.The UNHCR's most recent report counted 117.31...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
In the past five years, official resettlement agencies locally have resettled 2,200 refugees from places of conflict around the world to Henrico County.The UNHCR's most recent report counted 117.31...more
Teens Break World Record Giving Away Shoes to Kids in Need in San Diego 
Teens break world record giving away shoes to kids in need in San Diego.The Youth Philanthropy Council says the organization is about a€œKids helping kids.The nonprofit also provided...more
Teens break world record giving away shoes to kids in need in San Diego.The Youth Philanthropy Council says the organization is about a€œKids helping kids.The nonprofit also provided...more
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Social Entrepreneurs Who Don’t Self-Define as Social Entrepreneurs
Village Capital announced the winners of the $50,000 prize awarded to social entrepreneurs who don’t “self-define as social entrepreneurs”. The winners didn’t start out thinking of themselves as social enterprises.