Women’s philanthropy, which has always been very important, has remained invisible for a long time. There are many reasons for this paradox.
The philanthropist is giving away billions of dollars quickly to help people like these Floridians seeking donated food.
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By not attaching any strings to the money, championing representation and generally taking care to respect nonprofit leaders, she’s following five best practices.
Jeff Bezos’s ex-wife is funding efforts to dismantle racism and fight homophobia.
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By not attaching any strings to the money, championing representation and generally taking care to respect nonprofit leaders, she’s following five best practices.
Many homeless Americans are babies and small children.
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Their initial grants do not insist upon filing reports that might indicate what works best. And without more affordable housing, the problem is sure to continue.
Big charitable endeavors are bringing her priorities into focus.
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Docteure en sciences sociales, Chercheuse à la Chaire Philanthropie de l'ESSEC, spécialiste de la philanthropie, de la sociologie du transnational, des politiques culturelles, ESSEC