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Plus, reported surge in funding for racial-justice groups is way off base (opinion), and philanthropy needs moonshot giving to counter today’s crises (opinion)

Plus, the John Templeton Foundation has hired a vice president of programs, and a family foundation leader talks about how to build trust with grantees in a podcast interview

In an interview, Julie Aleman, philanthropist and executive director of the Younger Family Fund, talks about the insights she’s gained from working on both fundraising and grant making and how families can foster a culture of generosity that carries through to the next generation.

Also, the Pew Charitable Trusts names its first vice president of inclusion, diversity, and equity.

The Gates Foundation plans to spend more than $900 million to curb global malnutrition, one of several pledges private donors made this week.

Plus, Northwestern University is getting a $480 million gift, and how a small charity has revamped its building and operations to be more welcoming to all

The donation from Patrick and Shirley Ryan will support education and research programs in applied microeconomics, business, digital medicine, neuroscience, and global health.

Maryland Philanthropy Network altered its physical space and its communications, events, and programs to be more welcoming to people with disabilities.

Plus, MacKenzie Scott’s outsize impact on racial-justice giving.

Plus, foundations need to back up the White House equity agenda with more equitable research (opinion), and $123 million in surprise, unsolicited grants go to 71 Arizona charities