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In January 2025, tens of thousands lost their homes, businesses, schools, and other essential community places to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County. Months later, individuals and families continue to feel the traumatic impacts of...Read ArticleImageKellen Silver
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Corporate philanthropy has evolved significantly in recent years, moving in many cases from basic charitable giving to more strategic and integrated approaches that align with a company’s values and the unique needs of the communities they...Read ArticleImageShiva Inalsingh
Senior Associate, Corporate PLC, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyShiva Inalsingh is a senior associate on the Corporate Philanthropy Leadership Collective team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy. He applies his knowledge in the corporate foundation and nonprofit sectors, analyzing how strategic partnerships and collaboration bolster social impact goals and revitalize communitiesA Call to Action for Science Funding Solutions at Global Conference 2025
At the Milken Institute’s Global Conference, we saw robust debate about the future of science in the United States. Members of the current administration focused outlined their goals to advance science which included “to achieve and...Read ArticleImageCara Altimus, PhD
Managing Director, Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team, Milken Institute Strategic PhilanthropyCara Altimus, PhD is a managing director on the Science Philanthropy Accelerator for Research and Collaboration (SPARC) team at Milken Institute Strategic Philanthropy, leading the science and health innovation portfolio. A PhD neuroscientist, Altimus advises individual philanthropists and foundations on the state of research for various areas including neurodegenerative disease and mental health, identifying opportunities where their capital can make the biggest impact.
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