Guns and Foundation Leadership: A Critique of a Chronicle of Philanthropy Column

Judy Belk, chief executive of the California Wellness Foundation, responds to criticism of the #ReasonsForHope campaign.

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A Bloody Slog: The Funders Backing the Long Fight Against Gun Violence

Guns are definitely a place where philanthropy also needs to operate with a long time horizon.

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After Orlando Shooting, Nonprofits Respond Rapidly

Florida nonprofits, LGBT groups, and major grant makers have hastily formed a loose and rapidly growing network of support to deal with the enormous needs β€” both physical and psychological β€” of the shooting victims in Orlando.

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What’s Behind a Major Gift for a More Integrative Residential College Experience?

Bohnett’s campus gift also underscores the fact that, despite the democratizing promise of online and blended learning, funders still see tremendous value in a classic residential college experience. And that’s a good thing.

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It’s Time to Open Up Access to Video Content

Deregulation and adoption of open technologies for the current set-top box will lead to a comparable explosion in services.

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USC Trustee David C. Bohnett pledges $2.5 million to endow Price fellowship program

The David C. Bohnett Leadership Fund will help us continue to develop smart, resourceful and innovative local leaders,

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USC Trustee David C. Bohnett gives $15 million for residential college

The college at USC Village will focus on the principles of social justice and community service

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California’s new gun laws are based on common sense β€” of course the NRA opposes them

In an LA Times letter, David Bohnett argues in favor of California’s new gun laws.

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Bohnett Honored by Brady Center, NECO

USC Trustee and USC Marshall Alumnus David Bohnett honored for support of anti-gun violence work, civic leadership and philanthropy

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Meet the 2016 Bohnett Leadership Fellows

Our 2016 class includes leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds, government roles and regions, who will join the Bohnett alumni network, forging bonds beyond their time at Harvard.

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