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An overview of the lifetime giving of Lyda Hill, whose foundation has supported more than 1,180 grantees through over 5,500 unique gifts, many focused on scientific research and development.

The co-founders of Canva unveiled the Global Goals Platform, which seeks to identify the priorities people most want philanthropy to address, as part of their broader commitment to give away the majority of their wealth.

Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a series of gifts during London Climate Week to accelerate the clean energy transition, protect oceans, and improve air quality, reinforcing Michael Bloomberg's long-term commitment to climate action.

Bill Cummings explains why he and his wife, Joyce, signed the Giving Pledge and discusses the unique grantmaking approach of the Cummings Foundation, which involves community volunteers evaluating hundreds of nonprofit applications.

The $50 million gift—the largest donation to kinesiology in Canadian university history—will establish four research chairs at McMaster University, support the launch of a new institute, and fund student scholarships.

The investment will help prepare 15,000 high school students for careers in skilled trades, addressing workforce shortages in construction, manufacturing, and healthcare.

French Gates argues that treatment of menopause symptoms is underfunded and de-prioritized in the U.S., announces new investments, and calls for better medical training, research, and policy support for women’s health.

Over decades, Irwin and Joan Jacobs built a broad philanthropic portfolio spanning research, education, healthcare, culture, and civic life, with a major emphasis on the San Diego community.

The gift will strengthen cancer research and patient care at Baptist Health South Florida, reflecting Wertheim's sustained philanthropic focus on healthcare and education.