Fundraising

Fundraising

Talking to all these nonprofits, so much good work is being done across the country in so many fields---the homeless, the arts, social issues. But that good work is being hampered by a company called Flipcause that has not lived up to its promises. Youth In Arts has served Marin County for 55 years with its arts lab and gallery, teen acapella group, and arts programming for schools that otherwise would not offer it.

The private fund landscape is entering a new phase of sophistication. As the market matures, the focus is shifting towards the forward-looking evolution of how capital is raised. This new era prioritizes long-term value, where success in 2025 and beyond will be defined by superior strategy, clear specialization, and disciplined execution. Markets could see a flight to quality, as discerning investors consolidate relationships with established managers who possess clear, defensible strategies.

Blockchain lender Figure Technology is the latest crypto company to go public. On Thursday, Figure debuted on the Nasdaq after raising $787.5 million in its IPO. The company's shares listed at $25 but soared almost 30% to trade at $32 Thursday afternoon. That means the company, whose ticker is FIGR, is trading at about a $6 billion valuation. Founded in 2018, Figure's business centers around putting mortgages on the blockchain, which the company says speeds up the granting and funding of home loans.

Americans give nearly half a trillion dollars to charity each year-over 2% of GDP. Yet despite this massive scale, charitable giving remains stuck in the past, dominated by donor-advised funds marketed exclusively to the wealthy and clunky processes that make generosity harder than it should be. Today I'm joined by Adam Nash, co-founder and CEO of Daffy, a modern platform that's democratizing charitable giving through technology.

Geoffrey Lauprete, who worked at WorldQuant for 17 years until 2024, will take over starting next month, according to the memo, which was seen by Business Insider. "Denis expanded Cubist's global footprint, grew our pod model, and built our central team from the ground up. His leadership and expertise have made a lasting impact on the firm, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors," Cohen wrote in the memo.

What happened yesterday was extraordinary - people of all ages and backgrounds came together to walk, run, cheer, donate and volunteer. It was beyond anything we could have imagined. It shows that even when the situation feels overwhelming, hope can grow when a community comes together and that each of us has the power to step forward and make a meaningful difference.

We took a leap of faith and wanted to invest even more into the community after coming out of COVID,

The company, founded in 2018 by university friends Seb Inglis-Jones and Will Stirrup, attracted backing from venture capital firms including Venrex, Future Planet Capital and Elbow Beach Capital, alongside angel investors such as John Ayton, co-founder of Links of London, and Simon Hill-Norton, founder of Sweaty Betty. It has also secured a £3 million working capital facility from HSBC UK.

Monday, August 18, 2025 felt like the Hamptons borrowed a halo and drove it to Long Island. The Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic & Gala returned with a swing so confident it bordered on orchestralsunlight on the luscious greens at Pine Hollow Country Club, laughter traveling like a well-hit drive, and Drink Subourbon (a delightful canned bourbon cocktail) in hand as the perfect pairing for a day that tasted like late summer and good intentions.

We feel frustrated and helpless - but as an artist, I feel I have a responsibility to move people to act with generosity. I'm hoping the sculpture I created will move people even a little bit and might, in this case, encourage them to make a contribution towards saving Gaza from further starvation and desolation.

Come enjoy this annual family-friendly event featuring thousands of pumpkins to choose from, as well as pumpkin decorating, games, activities, special guests, live music, seasonal food, raffles and much, much more! This event was started by Mazzone Ace Hardware in 2005 to create a fun fall celebration for their community. It began small with only a couple of tables, and over the years it grew in size and scope, with activities taking over the entire street and developing into a purpose-driven event.

Scott Lynn is transforming the art market by allowing everyday investors to buy shares in high-value art, making investing accessible and transparent.

Hosting or simply attending coffee mornings in your home, local GAA club, workplace or community hall can have a massive impact when one considers the number of people who embrace the fundraiser annually,

"It's never been about me," said Eggleton, adding that participating in the "Nevertheless: The Women Changing the World" documentary series on YouTube was her way of honoring her late mother, Geraldine, who inspired her to speak out and help others in her community.

Strategy has acquired an additional 4,048 Bitcoin worth approximately $449.3 million at an average Bitcoin price of $110,981 per BTC, according to a Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 2, 2025. The company's total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 636,505 BTC, purchased at an aggregate price of $46.95 billion. The latest purchase was funded through multiple at-the-market (ATM) offering programs, including proceeds from the company's STRF, STRK, STRD, and MSTR ATMs.

Henrik Fisker, the founder of failed EV startup Fisker Inc., and his wife Geeta quietly wound down a private charitable foundation established in late 2021 that was supposed to "incubate innovation in healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, and all causes that help support the planet and improve and further the lives of people and animals." A tax filing submitted to the Internal Revenue Service in December 2024 - six months after Fisker Inc. went bankrupt - was marked as the foundation's "final return."

The Dutch software company Deftpower has raised €12.5 million in growth capital. With this investment, the company aims to strengthen its position in the European market and accelerate the development of its platform for smart charging of electric cars. This was reported by the FD. The capital round was led by investor Endeit Capital. Existing shareholders, including 4impact Capital, also participated in the transaction. Deftpower had previously received support from Proeza Capital, Twickelborg, Cosmic Cat, Rethink Ventures, and Koolen Industries, among others.

George Soros exemplifies the profound impact that strategic global investing can have beyond pure financial returns. Having donated more than $32 billion to the Open Society Foundations, of which $15 billion has already been distributed, Soros represents 64% of his original fortune dedicated to global causes . His investment philosophy combines rigorous market analysis with a commitment to supporting democratic institutions and human rights worldwide.

And don't get started on features before figuring out why you require a CRM. Are you attempting to monitor customer contacts? Wish to make emails and tasks efficient? Do you take donations, volunteers, or register events? As you clearly define your needs, you will easily rule out overkill systems that are too complicated and focus on the tools constructed to suit your needs. One that fits your everyday activities better than having a dozen complex features you will not use anyway.

startup, which launched in 2024, has developed a platform that generates AI personas that help companies test how their product, marketing, branding, and other content might be perceived. "We primarily use AI agents that chat with each other, mimicking how real humans influence each other," cofounder and CEO James He told Business Insider. "We try to capture that artificial society, and how it will respond to any input. It can be a marketing message or a product proposition, and we produce analysis for our customers."

Hollins University in Roanoke has received a $75 million gift from an anonymous alumna, believed to set a record for private donations to a women's college.

Adam Bonica analyzed the age of donors across different groups and politicians.

(Image credit: Bettini Photo) The UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, will be a historic first for Africa, but the costs of bringing riders, staff, and equipment to the races has already put strain on several federations. The Danish cycling federation announced last year that they would not send any junior or under-23 riders to Rwanda, and this week added elite men's and women's time trials to the cuts.

It is great to have so many people responding to our invitation to come here and pay tribute to Nomar Garciaparra and Jon Soohoo.

The 12th annual 48 Hills Gala will take place on October 22 at the El Rio club in the Mission, serving as a critical fundraising event for local independent media.

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"A major work by the artist Barbara Hepworth, Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red (1943), will stay in the UK after a public appeal raised £3.8m to save the piece, including 2,800 donations from members of the public."

Farmer Boys' Farmstand Pop-Up Parties collected over 2,150 pounds of food, providing 1,900+ meals to local food banks in California and Nevada through community efforts.

"This gift is an unprecedented investment in the millions of lives burdened with cancer, especially patients and families here in Oregon," said OHSU president Shereef Elnahal.

The Oakland Inaugural Committee raised $290,052 and spent $176,453 on the weekend's events, which included a 3,000-person ceremony at Jack London Square.

In 2019, I embraced the FIRE movement and reduced my work hours to enjoy more time freedom while living on a strict budget.

Vine is a tile engine-building game that allows players to guide the growth of their beanstalk while also diverting their neighbors' plants, suitable for 1-5 players.

The couple filed for bankruptcy, revealing $2.3 million in liabilities, including $511,000 owed to over 40 creditors, despite Ronn Owens' lengthy career.

"100 Friends for 100 Miles is a way I can make a lasting impact with ultrarunning and feel like I am making a difference within my community."