Philanthropy

Request for Proposals: Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative

17 Sep 2024

The Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative (ATF-BSI) is now accepting applications for two-year research projects that seek to increase our foundational understanding of sarcoidosis through projects focused on the...

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Report

Corporate Philanthropy: Emerging Strategies for Lasting Impact

28 Nov 2023

Corporate philanthropy is in transition. External trends and heightened stakeholder expectations have placed new pressures on the corporate sector. This report, based on extensive interviews with corporate philanthropy executives, explores...

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John Schellhase, Martine Polycarpe, and Hilary McConnaughey Page

28 Nov 2023

Report

Frontotemporal Dementia Giving Smarter Guide

14 Nov 2023

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) refers to a family of neurodegenerative conditions that cause changes in behavior, mood, executive function, language, memory, and motor function. FTD is widely believed to be underdiagnosed and undercounted...

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Quinton Banks, PhD, Sylvie Raver, PhD, Cara Altimus, PhD, and Megan Miller

14 Nov 2023

Report

Clinical Developments in Follicular Lymphoma

17 Oct 2023

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a rare, slow-growing cancer that affects certain blood cells. People experiencing this form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma face multiple relapses over the course of their disease, which can run for years and sometimes...

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Caitlyn Barrett, PhD

Formerly Milken Institute

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Multimillion-Dollar Scientific Grant Program Releases Third Cycle of Funding to Increase Foundational Understanding of Sarcoidosis

20 Sep 2023

WASHINGTON, DC (September 20, 2023) — The Ann Theodore Foundation Breakthrough Sarcoidosis Initiative (ATF-BSI), in partnership with the Milken Institute, launched its latest round of funding today.

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Mala Persaud

Formerly Milken Institute

Report

Childhood Brain Cancer: A Giving Smarter Guide

6 Sep 2023

Pediatric brain cancer accounts for 16 percent of all new childhood cancer diagnoses, making it one of the most common cancer diagnoses in children and adolescents. It is also the leading cause of cancer death within this age group. Unlike...

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Caitlyn Barrett, PhD and Cara Altimus, PhD

6 Sep 2023

Statement on the Children’s National Hospital Brain Tumor Program Partnership

29 Jun 2023

The Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy (CSP) applauds the $96 million investment that an anonymous donor is providing to Children’s National Hospital. This infusion of funding will address all aspects of health and well...

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Newsletter

An Update from the Center for Strategic Philanthropy — June 2023

31 May 2023

In This Newsletter Global Conference Highlights Program Updates Reports and Resources CSP and Our Partners in the News Thanks to all who attended the Milken Institute Global Conference. Whether you were in person or virtual, the thought...

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News Release

Tambourine Announces the ALS Breakthrough Research Fund, Releases Inaugural Request for Proposals

24 May 2023

WASHINGTON, DC (May 24, 2023) — Tambourine, in partnership with the Milken Institute Center for Strategic Philanthropy, today announced the ALS Breakthrough Research Fund and released the Fund’s first Request for Proposals (RFP). The Fund...

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Mala Persaud

Formerly Milken Institute

Report

Unlocking Asian Philanthropy: Insights from Five Families

13 Apr 2023

With a strong focus on education and discreet, affiliation-based philanthropy, Asian philanthropists are increasingly formalizing their giving and utilizing strategic tools to create a broader impact. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted...

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Melissa Petros

Formerly Milken Institute

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