Inside a Coordinated Response to COVID From a Billionaire Who Saw It Coming

Inside a Coordinated Response to COVID From a Billionaire Who Saw It Coming

Jeff Skoll was one of only a handful of philanthropists backing pandemic prevention before COVID-19. That helped the Skoll Foundation hit the ground running on a global response last year, but vastly more resources are needed.

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From the “Who” to the “What”: the Skoll Foundation Clarifies Its Priorities

From the “Who” to the “What”: the Skoll Foundation Clarifies Its Priorities

The Skoll Foundation places a large focus on social entrepreneurs and social innovators. Going forward, it intends to continue doing so within five priority areas that reflect key challenges of the current era.

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Could Philanthropy Prevent the Next Pandemic by Stopping Zoonotic Diseases?

Could Philanthropy Prevent the Next Pandemic by Stopping Zoonotic Diseases?

COVID-19 is likely zoonotic in origin, meaning it “jumped” from other animals to humans. While such diseases present a dire threat, few funders are paying attention. We explore the key players and where philanthropy can have an impact.

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How Jeff Skoll Approaches Climate Change

The philanthropy of Jeff Skoll is a bit mystifying. While his huge investment in social entrepreneurs is easy to understand, his grantmaking for specific issues and organizations is harder to get a handle on. This week we take a close look at Skoll's funding on climate change.
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