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Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: WILLIAMS, ANGELA F.
Sep 2, 2025

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: WILLIAMS, ANGELA F.

President and CEO of United Way since 2021, Williams is the first Black woman to lead the organization. Previously, she was president and CEO of Easterseals and executive vice president at YMCA of the USA. United Way Worldwide and its four partners in the Power Forward Communities coalition received a $2 billion, seven-year National Clean […]

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Sep 2, 2025

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: SELZER, LAWRENCE A. ‘LARRY’

Selzer has led The Conservation Fund since 2001, helping to protect vital lands and waters in the United States to provide greater access to nature, strengthen local economies and enhance climate resiliency. The environmental nonprofit, which is chartered for both conservation and economic development, has protected 9 million acres across all 50 states in the […]

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: GHANIM, ISAM
Sep 2, 2025

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: GHANIM, ISAM

Ghanim returned to ChildFund International in 2022, becoming its ninth president and CEO. He previously was vice president for the Africa region, vice president of global operations and executive vice president for programs before leaving to serve as Search for Common Ground’s president in 2018. ChildFund, previously named the Christian Children’s Fund, spent $169 million […]

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: ARMSTRONG, SHERRIE
Sep 2, 2025

Nonprofits | Philanthropy 2025: ARMSTRONG, SHERRIE

Armstrong is only the second president and CEO of the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, established in 1968. She has held that position since 2015 after 26 years of leadership roles with United Way at local and national levels, including working as executive vice president of investor relations at United Way Worldwide and serving […]

Philanthropy: Virginians give to higher education, health care
Aug 20, 2025

Virginia Wesleyan University to be renamed Batten University

Next year, Virginia Wesleyan University will officially change its name to Batten University, honoring local philanthropist Jane Batten.

Carilion Clinic raises $96M for cancer center
Jul 3, 2025

Carilion Clinic raises $96M for cancer center

Carilion Clinic is counting on public support to reach its $100 million goal to build a six-story cancer center in Roanoke.

Rendering of the Manning Institute of Biotechnology's building at the Fontaine Research Park in Charlottesville. Image courtesy University of Virginia
Jun 26, 2025

UVA Health receives $50M in two anonymous gifts for Manning Institute

Two anonymous donors have given $25 million gifts to support the University of Virginia's Manning Institute of Biotechnology.

L to R: William & Mary President Katherine Rowe, philanthropist Jane Batten and Virginia Institute for Marine Science Dean Derek Aday announce Batten’s $100 million donation in 2024. Photo by Stephen Salpukas/William & Mary
Jun 2, 2025

As federal cuts loom, Virginia universities redouble fundraising

Colleges are facing cuts in federal funding, and that creates more pressure to seek funds from private donors.

A glass-fronted building in the left side of the frame has "Norfolk Casino" lettering on it. A pool and lounge chairs are shown, as well as a waterfront with sailboats in the water.
May 9, 2025

Norfolk casino developer pledges $1M to NSU

Boyd Gaming, the company behind the $750 million Norfolk casino, pledged $1 million to Norfolk State University to support its business school’s tourism and hospitality management program.

Virginia universities provide expansive maritime education
Apr 30, 2025

Virginia universities provide expansive maritime education

William & Mary launches Virginia’s first public bachelor’s in coastal and marine sciences, expanding maritime education and career options statewide.

Kimmy Duong. Photo courtesy George Mason University
Apr 25, 2025

McLean business leader’s foundation gives $20M to George Mason University

Kimmy Duong donates $20M to George Mason University, funding scholarships and naming the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong School of Computing.

Rob and Jean Berger Estes, William & Mary alums and owners of Richmond-based Estes Express Lines, made a $15 million donation to William & Mary in April 2025. Photo credit: Alfred Herczeg/William & Mary
Apr 24, 2025

Estes family donates $15M for William & Mary accounting center

Estes Express Lines' owners donate $15M to William & Mary to create the Estes Center for Excellence in Accounting at the Mason School of Business.

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