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Facebook’s Zuckerberg announces $3 billion investment in disease prevention
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Dr. Priscilla Chan will invest this money over a period of 10 years.
What’s next for wealthy donors when candidates drop out?
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The top donors to presidential campaigns are spending millions of dollars on candidates. But who will they back next if their candidates leave the race?
Charitable giving gets a big boost on the web
Online giving is growing by double-digits annually — but many mainstream charities haven't adapted to the new digital environment.
Uber helps spring clean for free … if you’re patient
On Saturday, Uber will deliver clothing donations to Goodwill centers for free.
Schools rake in record donations … unequally
Harvard raised a record amount last year for a U.S. school: $1.16 billion.
Why raising money to fight Ebola is so tough
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan just pledged $25 million.
Bloomberg: ‘Here’s $50 million for gun control’
Michael Bloomberg is committing $50 million to create an anti-gun voting operation. What does $50 million buy?
Give! (And keep track of your donations!)
There’s a benefit to charitable giving beyond the warm and fuzzy holiday spirit — such donations can shave a bit off the year’s tax bill.
Why do big donors give away millions?
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Recognition and peer pressure can motivate some. But donors — and fundraisers — say most people don't give millions unless they really care about the cause.
Has the fat lady sung on the New York City Opera?
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The New York City Opera also faces a budget deadline today. It needs to raise $7 million to avoid a shutdown.

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